Jessica E.

Cowper
2347 Avondale West Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
jecowper@gmail.com (248) 762-5833
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in a clinical setting, qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy and
effectively use the Nutrition Care Process
Exposure to additional areas of dietetics including: food service, community nutrition, and
clinical management
Competent in conducting Nutrition Focused Physical Exams
Skilled in collaboration, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills
Proficient in Epic, CBORD, and Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine
CPR Certified through the American Heart Association
Member of Academy and Nutrition Dietetics (AND)
o Dietetic Practice Groups: Integrative & Functional Medicine, Nutrition Support,
Medical Nutrition, and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness
o Member Interest Groups: Thirty and Under in Nutrition and Dietetics
Member of Southeast Michigan Dietetic Association

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Minor in Health Promotion; August 2012-May 2016

INTERNSHIP
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Dietetic Intern, October 2016-July 2017
Gained 1600 hours of supervised clinical practice with an emphasis in adult medical
nutrition therapy
Performed thorough nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process as well as
Nutrition Focused Physical Exams in the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in both
inpatient and outpatient settings including: oncology, neurology, transplant, internal
medicine, infectious disease, nephrology, diabetes, cardiology, pediatrics, and intensive care
Focused on nutrition support in medical, surgical, and stroke intensive care units for four
weeks
Provided staff relief for five weeks in internal medicine and infectious disease units
Effectively presented on various nutrition topics including: cultural diabetes presentation,
diabetes self-management nutrition class, cardiac rehabilitation class, Physical Education
and Nutrition Together classes for children, cooking classes, and unique case study
presentations
Executed a themed foodservice meal projected for 300 guests in the Henry Ford retail
cafeteria
Assisted in the role of a clinical nutrition manager: conducted audits, updated policies,
attended quality improvement team meetings, etc.
WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Barre Code, Metro Detroit, MI
Certified Fitness Instructor and Client Relations, July 2016-Present
Responsible for learning new routines to instruct each week, presenting clients with quality
routines and proper execution of movements
Promoted company events and information via social media
Resolved any client problems with online class sign up and account information
Assisted in sales, payments, as well as studio tours

First Line Therapy Weight Management Program, Troy, MI

Volunteer, June-August 2015
Assisted in counseling patients to establish realistic weight loss goals and provided nutritional
guidelines with meal planning and food selection
Strengthened my interpersonal communication skills and ability to guide patients in setting
goals and problem solving
Proved the ability to interact with multiple levels of management of an organization while
experiencing direct patient contact

Lifetime Fitness, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Volunteer, June-August 2015
Observed individualized patient consultations, reviewed patient lab reports, monitored
patients progress, and observed personal training sessions
Gained experience and confidence with conducting one-on-one patient consultations while
creating personal health and wellness goals in a corporate setting

Nutrition Services Department Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Volunteer, June-August 2014
Established and initiated the first volunteer position in Beaumont Royal Oaks Nutrition
Services Department
Demonstrated professionalism with patients including adhering to HIPPA standards
Conducted food trend analysis surveys to patients to better structure the hospital menus and
improve patient satisfaction
Studied and helped alter the various types of menus for patients

Cranbrook Summer Camps, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Office Administrator, Summer 2015-2016
Developed leadership skills by taking responsibility for the safety of the children, learned
budgeting and sales techniques, and gained knowledge about the importance of protecting and
storing confidential information

Roadside Bar and Grill, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Hostess, February 2012-August 2014

Visions Optical, Sylvan Lake, MI

Office Administrator, February 2011-February 2012