Melissa W.

Chong
http://melissachong.weebly.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissachongvt

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Dietetics
May 2016
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 3.77
Deans List: All semesters
Study Abroad: Integrated Health at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
May - June 2015
Completed the introductory courses of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and observed clinical practice at 2 local hospitals
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun, VA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
ServSafe Manager Certification, November 2014
Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

Deans List: All semesters

GPA: 3.88 Summa Cum Laude

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, November 2014

Proficient in Nutritionist Pro

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Pediatrics/ Cardiac/ Gynecology/ Trauma ICU, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA
Dietary Office, LewisGale Montgomery Hospital, Blacksburg, VA
Intensive Care Unit/ Cardiac, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA

January 2016
August 2015 - September 2015
May 2015

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Medical Scribe at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, VA
August 2015 - Present
Assist physicians in gathering information from patient encounters, monitoring lab results and imaging studies, and entering
data into electronic medical records
Completed 20 hours of classroom curriculum on medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, emergency medical
procedures, medical-legal documentation, and electronic medical records
Service Learning Partnership with Valley Interfaith Childcare Center, Blacksburg, VA
August 2015 - December 2015
Modified the existing breakfast, lunch, and snack menus based on USDA guidelines
Created nutrition handouts and provided nutrition education to children between the age of 3 to 4 during snack time
Virginia Tech Nutrition Counselor, Blacksburg, VA
August 2015 - December 2015
Aided student clients in meeting their nutrition and physical activity related goals
Created and presented ADIME client reports to a peer group and instructor weekly
Virginia Tech Sensory Evaluation Research Assistant, Blacksburg, VA
Spring/ Fall 2015
Supported principal researchers, technical staff, and graduate students by assisting with sensory research in lab
Prepared the lab for testing and sampling purposes; collected and managed data
Worked with public and industry clients in recruitment, facilitation of sensory participant experiences, and follow-up
NACUFS Foodservice Management Intern at University of California, Berkeley, CA
June 2015 - August 2015
Developed Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent preparation of foods and conducted quality assurance auditing
Designed, implemented, and managed a special event dinner for 550 guests
Developed allergy-friendly recipes for wellness station along with Cal Dining RDs
Virginia Tech Sports Nutrition Oasis Intern - Shift Leader, Blacksburg, VA
Summer 2014/ Spring 2015
Served pre-exercise fuel, recovery nutrition, and healthy snacks to over 20 Virginia Tech sports teams
Promoted to Shift Leader to aid communication between interns and RDs regarding the procedures of operation
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Blacksburg, VA
August 2014 - December 2014
Set up and prepared for the labs, assisted in the inventory maintenance of the labs kitchen, and created new recipes
Assisted a team of 3 students in preparation of food, answered students questions, and graded quizzes
Case Country Road Farm Intern, Glade Spring, VA
June 2014 - July 2014
Assisted with greenhouse planting, weeding, harvesting, packaging, and selling at the Glade Spring Farmers Market
Checked the quality of fresh vegetables and bakery items before packaging and labeling
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Giles, VA
Blacksburg Farmers Market, Blacksburg, VA
Good Samaritan Hospice, Christiansburg, VA
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND HONOR:
William P. Sadler Scholarship, awarded for exemplifying the spirit of community and service
Employee of the Month for Virginia Tech Sports Nutrition Oasis
YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Program Leader
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc., Community Service/ Fundraising Chair
Student Nutrition and Dietetic Association, Fundraising Chair
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member

March 2015 - May 2015

August 2014 - January 2015
March 2014 - January 2015

May 2015
March 2015
March 2015 - Present
January 2015 - Present
January 2014 - Present
December 2014 - Present