KENNEDY FITZGERALD

kbf0021@auburn.edu (417) 499-3142

EDUCATION
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, College of Human Sciences Auburn, AL
Master of Science; Nutrition with Dietetic Internship May 2022
4.00 GPA; Non-thesis r -
FYE Peer Mentorship Program, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association; ServSafe Certified

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, College of Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Science; Human Environmental Sciences with a Major in Human Nutrition and Dietetics May 2020
3.89 GPA; Student Dietetic Association; Volunteer, J.B. Gearheart Full Circle Food Pantry; Academic Tutor,
Student Success Center

NUTRITION EXPERIENCE
AUBURN DIETETIC INTERNSHIP Auburn, AL
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center 2021-2022
Assessed inpatient food waste and collaborated with community organizations to reduce hospital
food waste by ~35%
Designed a hospital-wide survey and aggregated responses to develop an improved menu, boosting
sales 15% YoY
Led 45 employees through in-service training regarding safe and accurate food handling regulations
to ensure ServSafe certification compliance
Conducted regular tray audits to ensure compliance with CMS and The Joint Commission standards

Conducted a series of nutrition lectures for Breast Friends for Life support group
Assessed educational needs and provided nutrition counseling for outpatients based on nutrient
requirements, knowledge, ability, and medical, economic, and social status
Auburn University Sports Nutrition Department
Observed team talks, recruiting presentations, and counseling of student athletes (Gym, Golf, SB,
T&F) on proper fueling to meet individual performance goals
Assisted with the coordination of pre- and post-game meals and snacks
Observed and performed nutrition testing protocols (BOD POD/hydration) and analyzed results to
set personalized goals and meet needs for student athletes
Performed day-to-day tasks including snack bag coordination, recovery protocols, food inventory
and distribution, and supplement guidance; observed active plate coaching and menu planning
Developed social media content for @TigerNutrition Instagram
Nourish Wellness
Served as the nutrition professional for a clinical-community pediatric wellness initiative to manage
and prevent cardiometabolic diseases in children with limited resources in Alabama
Conducted nutrition assessments for children and their families and provided individualized meal
plans and ongoing support based on nutrient requirements, knowledge, ability, and medical,
economic, and social status
Planned and executed monthly nutrition education seminars and cooking demos based on USDA
Choose MyPlate curriculum and Cooking Matters
Fresenius Kidney Care
Monitored nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy, adherence to diet, and response
to nutrition related medications to determine appropriate nutrition interventions and
recommendations
Referred patients to financial programs available to offset medication costs
Fayetteville, AR
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 2019-2020
Student Nutrition Intern
Partnered with lead football RD to provide pre/intra/post practice fueling for Razorback Football
Maintained adequate inventory for 8 satellite fueling stations around campus
Developed social media content for @RazorbacksFuel Instagram