Katherine (Kate) Southard

1122 Martin Street

Winston Salem, NC 27103
kesoutha@uncg.edu (336) 782-7141

EDUCATION

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Masters of Science in Nutrition (current student), August 2016- May 2018
GPA: 4.0

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science; Applied Nutrition, May 2014
GPA: 3.80, Summa Cum Laude

NCSU Study Abroad, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Summer 2013.

Participated in a seven-week long Social Work, service-learning program with NCSU staff and students.
Worked with local non-profit, Mayan Families nutrition programs; assisted with anthropometric data
collection, facilitated meal preparation and serving to elderly population.

CLINICAL & HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Optometric Technician/Scribe, Vision Source-Eye Center of the Triad, Greensboro, NC.

December 2014-present (~4,440 hours)
Assist with patient eye examinations and medical office visits including; conducting visual
acuity testing and pretesting procedures, obtaining and updating patient electronic
medical records, and administering eye health procedures. Manage contact lens ordering
and distribution system.

Wake Forest Baptist Health- Weight Management Center Volunteer, Greensboro, NC.
June-August 2017 (32 hours)
Collaborated with dietitians to revise sample meal plans for bariatric surgery patients.
Updated and organized materials for nutrition classes.
Observed pre- and post-operative surgery office visits with dietitians and physician
assistants.
Shadowed exercise physiologist, practiced using body composition scale and observed
use of indirect calorimeter.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Brenner FIT Volunteer- Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston Salem, NC.
August 2017-present. (10 hours)
Assist dietitians and volunteer coordinator with nutrition and cooking classes. Engage
with Brenner FIT participants and family members to promote healthy choices and habits.

Research Associate/Nutrition Educator, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro,

NC. August-December 2014 (400 hours)
Developed and facilitated lesson plans as part of a USDA Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) Education grant; collaborated in data collection and
analysis.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS) Intern, Raleigh, NC.
NCSU Senior Capstone Course. January-May 2014 (~30 hours)
Researched and developed a meal planning booklet with intern team to increase
awareness and participation in SNAP. Facilitated Cooking Matters At The Store tours at
local grocery store with emphasis on low-cost, meal planning.

A PACKed Kitchen, Cooking Matters Instructor/Food Runner, Raleigh, NC.

NCSU Community Nutrition Course. August-December 2013 (15 hours)
Managed and budgeted food purchases for weekly Cooking Matters classes for
elementary-aged afterschool program participants. Developed and presented
coordinating nutrition lessons and activities based on Share our Strength curriculum.

NCSU Nutrition Club Member, Raleigh, NC

August 2011-May 2014. (~50 hours)
Participated in service learning projects throughout Triangle area, including; Stop Hunger
Now meal packaging event, sweet potato farm gleaning, and assisting with harvesting
produce with the IFFS Teaching Farm.

NCSU NUTRITION NUTS Program, Raleigh, NC.

February-November 2012. (30 hours)
Introduced children to healthy eating habits through literacy, read nutrition-related
childrens books at a Raleigh-area Head Start center.

FOOD SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Wake-Forest Baptist Health- Food and Nutrition Services Volunteer, Winston Salem, NC
September 2017- present (20 hours)
Conduct patient meal rounds in 885-bed hospital- inquire about patient satisfaction with
overall meal quality, taste, temperature, and service.
Shadow Food and Nutrition Service Manager(s) and Patient Nutrition Representative
(PNR) employees.
Observe tray line and patient meal preparation of a variety of therapeutic diets.

Hostess, Kings Crab Shack and Oyster Bar, Winston-Salem, NC.

May-August 2012 (~280 hours)
Managed restaurant reservation system, welcomed and seated guests.
Assisted wait staff with serving guests, cleaned and organized dining room.

Hostess, Willows Bistro, Winston-Salem, NC.

May-August 2011 (~280 hours)
Managed restaurant reservation system, welcomed and seated guests.
Coordinated with wait staff to ensure guests special requests and orders were being
fulfilled in a timely manner.

ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

UNCG Nutrition Graduate Student Association, Greensboro, NC.

August 2017-present

Guilford Child Development Food Pantry, Greensboro, NC.

July 2012-Present
Assist and greet clients, file and organize paperwork, help restock and organize pantry.
Service for Sight - Delta Gamma Fraternity Philanthropy, Raleigh, NC. Fall 2011-Spring 2014
Participated in Service for Sight projects, including activities at Governor Morehead
School, Library for the Blind and Prevent Blindness North Carolina. Contributed to and
participated in annual Anchor Splash foundation event, helping raise over $10,000.

LEADERSHIP

Teaching Assistant for Life Cycle Nutrition Course (NCSU), Raleigh, NC.
January-May 2014
Assisted professor with grading class assignments and tests.

NCSU Nutrition Club- Treasurer, Executive Council Member, Raleigh, NC.

August 2013-May 2014
Managed club expenditures and revenues, applied for student government funding for
club, collected member dues.

Delta Gamma Fraternity- Director of Participation Points, Raleigh, NC.

January-May 2013.
Managed and updated member participation and involvement through Excel point
system, attended bi-weekly management team meetings.