Desiree Cardwell

3250 Greendale Dr. Louisville, KY 40216 | 5023779515 | dnca224@uky.edu

Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | DIETETICS EXPECTED DEC 2018
University of Kentucky, GPA 3.5

Work Experience
RESIDENT ADVISOR, WOODLAND GLEN III JAN 2017-MAY 2017
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Assist students with the transition to university life
Hold Community Gatherings to share important information and answer questions
Plan programs to build a strong community and get students involved
Uphold policies and follow procedures in the residence hall

PEER MENTOR, FIRST GENERATION LIVING LEARNING PROGRAM AUG 2016-DEC 2016
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Served as a resource to students for academics and personal development
Facilitated programs with the Resident Advisors
Met with mentees to assess their progress and answer any questions
Report observed challenges to my advisor so the proper actions may be taken

SUPERVISOR, GUEST SERVICES MAR 2014-JULY 2017

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, LLC, Louisville, Kentucky
Received Golden Pineapple Award for being an Outstanding Team Member
Utilize the Gatemaster system to produce season passes and tickets
Assist guests with any needs upon entering and exiting the park
Administer breaks to team members

Volunteer Experience
SHIFT CAPTAIN | CAMPUS KITCHEN JAN 2016-PRESENT
Lead 2-hour shift once a week by designating tasks to volunteers and assisting with tasks

Extracurricular
MEMBER | ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS SEP 2017-PRESENT
MEMBER | UK STUDENT DIETETIC AND NUTRITION ASSOCIATION AUG 2017-PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | SUSTAINBLE SOLUTIONS TO AUG 2017-MAY 2018
OVERCOME POVERTY (SSTOP)
SCHOLAR | CARL F. POLLARD AUG 2015-PRESENT

Certifications
SERVSAFE: FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION OCT 2016-OCT 2021