Sara Falk, DTR

Sara.Falk@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE:
To reach my goals of completing the dietetic internship and obtaining a job as a registered dietitian.
EDUCATION:
University of North Florida (UNF), Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduated April 2014
Cum Laude
University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduated May 2012
Cum Laude
Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, FL
Graduated May 2008
Summa Cum Laude

EMPLOYMENT:
Dietetic Intern
January 2016 to Present
- University of Houston Dietetic Internship
- Houston, TX
Nutrition Educator
August 2014 to December 2015
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Jacksonville, FL
- Duties Included:
Certifying clients for enrollment into the WIC program
Providing nutrition client-centered education and counseling
Processing and entering client information into computer system
Performing group nutrition and breastfeeding classes
Dietetic Technician
June 2012 to July 2014
- Sodexo at Mayo Clinic Hospital
- Jacksonville, FL
- Duties Included:
Screening newly admitted patients for nutritional risk
Charting patient medical information and risks
Preparing patient meal tickets
Coordinating with kitchen staff to meet patient satisfaction
Neurology Summer Intern
May 2010 to August 2010
- UF Health Hospital
- Jacksonville, FL
- Duties Included:
Assisting with a stroke literacy research project
Writing abstracts and presentations
Attending medical conferences and meetings
Shadowing several neurologists and public health administrators
Substitute Teacher
August 2009 to May 2012
- Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center
- Gainesville, FL
- Duties Included:
Supervising children aged 8 weeks to 4 years

Assisting the classroom teacher with daily events

Overseeing outdoor recreational activities
Arranging fun projects

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER:

Diabetes Volunteer
- A New DEAL Diabetes Program
- Jacksonville, FL
- Duties Include:
Determining clients diabetic risk factors
Conducting diabetic assessments and follow-up calls
Organizing events for the program
Wellness Champion
- Emerald Tiger WIC and Nutrition Services
- Jacksonville, FL
- Duties Include:
Promoting physical fitness and health among WIC employees
Executing Department of Health wellness programs
Brainstorming new healthy initiatives at group meetings
After-School Volunteer
Lake Forest Elementary
Jacksonville, FL
Duties Included:
Instructing basic nutrition to elementary school students
Facilitating after-school gardening program
Member of Student Nutrition Club
UNF
Jacksonville, FL
Duties Included:
Participating in fundraisers
Promoting the club to non-members
Coordinating volunteer work

CERTIFICATIONS:
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Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified through August 31, 2016
CPR and AED Certified
American Safety and Health Institute
Certified December 3, 2014
Food Protection Manager
ServSafe National Restaurant Association
October 2013 October 2018

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Active Member
Membership through May 31, 2016
First Coast Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jacksonville, FL
Membership through June 1, 2016

June 2015 to December 2015

April 2015 to December 2015

January 2013 to June 2013

August 2012 to August 2014