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Leisa Michelle Norman

Norman-Leisa@aramark.com

Education
ARAMARK Distance Dietetic Internship, Grand Junction, CO
1400+ Accredited Didactic practice hours, Sept 2013-May 2014
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 2013; GPA 3.97
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Minor in Nutrition and Health, December 2008; GPA 3.75
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Course work in Health Sciences, Biology, August 2004-May 2007

Community Involvement
Strengthened at Auraria, Denver, CO; February 18, 2013 to May 2013
Dietetic Intern- counseled clients in a 10 week weight loss program and participated in group
sessions while providing evidence based nutrition education.
Cooking Matters, Denver, CO; October 2012 to August 2013
Nutrition Educator- provided nutrition education combined with healthy shopping and cooking to
parents of pre-school children and seniors ages 60 plus.
Tri-County Health Fair, Englewood, CO; August 24, 2012
Assisted in providing food to low-income residents
Food for Thought, Denver, CO; April 2012 to September 2013
Packaged and provided weekend powersacks to title-one children and their families in metro-
Denver
Lunchbox Express Summer Project, Englewood, CO; May29th to September 15th, 2012
Helped to feed over 3,000 needy children in the Englewood school district
Assisted in management of new project as lead Food Coordinator
Espireweightloss.com; November 2010 to November 2011
Assisted in website design, editing, and weight management handouts
Older Persons Commission, Rochester, MI; March 2008 to December 2009
Provided services in food systems management by preparing and packaging meals
Contributed to congregate meals by serving and socializing with the elderly
Distributed Meals on Wheels to needy seniors within the area

Employment
ARAMARK Dietetic Internship, St. Marys Hospital & Medical Center, Grand Junction, CO
September 9
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2013-May 23 2014- Dietetic Intern
Performing highly as an entry level Dietitian in an acute care hospital
Educating severe nutrition compromised patients
Performing accredited nutrition screening and nutrition care process
Ocean Prime, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Denver, CO
July 2011 to September 2013- server


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Leisa Michelle Norman
Norman-Leisa@aramark.com

Employment Continued
Coral Room, Nadasdy, LLC, Denver, CO
October 2011 to September 2013-expeditor
Maggianos Little Italy, Brinker International, Denver, CO; Troy, MI
April 2009 to July 2011-manager/server/corporate trainer
Chilis Grill and Bar, Brinker International, Oxford, MI; Auburn Hills, MI
September 2007 to April 2009-bartender/server/corporate trainer
Provided high-quality genuine customer service and hospitality
Conducted strong money-handling skills
Participated in team development and menu knowledge
Facilitated front of the house service team using strong leadership skills
Trained new employees in all areas of service, food safety, and sanitation

Affiliations and Honors
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, student member 2008 to present
Colorado Dietetic Association Member
Denver Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member
Student Advisory Board Member, MSU Denver, January 2013-May 2013
Metropolitan State University of Denver Nutrition Club, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
Metropolitan State University of Denver Nutrition Nerds Club, Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Metropolitan State University of Denver Deans List, Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Whos Who among Students in American Universities & Colleges in recognition of outstanding merit and
accomplishment; 2011 and 2012
Presidential Academic Achievement Award, Fall 2012- Spring 2013

Related Skills
ServSafe certified through the National Restaurant Association
RAS certified through the National Restaurant Association
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and POS systems
Trained in Public Speaking, Leadership, and Communications
Trained in CPR and AED