Shi ‘Sylvia’ Chen

schen74@ilstu.edu
(910) 212-2618
Normal, IL 61761
EDUCATION
Graduation: Illinois State University Concentration: Normal, IL
May 2022 Master of Science in Nutrition Leadership & Project Management
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
Graduation: University of Georgia Awards and Scholarships: Athens, GA
May 2020 BSFCS Dietetics -Dean’s List- 2017, 2018, 2019
• GPA: 3.70/4.00 -Presidential Scholar- 2016
BSFCS Culinary Science and Nutrition -Blue Key Honor Society Nomination- 2017
• GPA: 3.70/4.00 -Zell Miller Scholarship (2015-2019)

SUPERVISED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

FOODSERVICE
Unit 5 School District Normal, IL
• Developed new peach recipe for school district menus to minimize waste
and encourage fruit intake of students
• Developed and drafted nutrition newsletter to be sent to all families in the
district
• Assisted in school foodservice operations to ensure production of meals for
remote learning students and on-campus students
Hopedale Medical Complex Hopedale, IL
• Completed annual nutrition assessments using EMR and collaborated with
dietitians to provide the best nutrition care for geriatric patients
• Evaluated and revised daycare menus for compliance with CACFP and
DCFCS guidelines
• Assisted in meal tray service by serving meal trays and preparing residents
for mealtimes
UnityPoint Health Methodist Peoria, IL
• Developed comprehensive inventory system to track items and ingredients
used for patient food in all hospitals
• Tracked item waste used on different floors of the hospital to determine best
way to reduce waste of floor stock items
CLINICAL
Peoria, IL
UnityPoint Health Methodist
• Assessed nutrition risk of patients and developed appropriate nutrition
interventions, following Nutrition Care Process
• Determined appropriate tube feedings for patients requiring nutrition
support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Provided nutrition education such as heart-healthy diet, diabetes education,
DASH diet, and post-bariatric diet
• Utilized EPIC software for patient assessment and charting responsibilities
Memorial Hospital Springfield, IL
• Performed Nutrition Care Process for a variety of patients, with a focus on
critical care and nutrition support patients
• Provided TF and TPN recommendations for patients with complex
gastrointestinal disorders, high nutritional risk, and trauma/burn injuries
• Utilized PowerChart software for patient assessment and charting
responsibilities
COMMUNITY
McLean County WIC Bloomington, IL
• Underwent training in breastfeeding knowledge and infant nutrition and
feeding education
• Provided nutrition education to clients over the phone
• Developed materials to promote consumption of tofu, a WIC-approved food
Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center Springfield, IL
• Shadowed various appointments for pre-op bariatric candidates, post-op
bariatric patients, and non-surgical MNT weight loss patients
• Provided nutrition education for MNT sessions

WORK EXPERIENCE
Aug 2020- Illinois State University Family and Consumer Sciences
May 2021 Food Science Graduate Assistant Normal, IL
• Prepared food science lab for student experiments and assisted in instruction
• Cleaned and organized food science lab prior to and after use of lab space
• Provided guidance and feedback on student work and assignments to improve
performance and learning
• Assisted instructor in various responsibilities of planning, organization, and
teaching
• Led execution of IRB-approved research experiment performed by food science
class
Nov 2018- University of Georgia Dining Services
Nutrition Clerical Athens, GA
May 2020
• Updated nutrition information and maintained inventory of ~1200 food items
used for 6000+ recipes in 5 University dining halls serving ~12,000 students
through FoodPro's Nutrient Database software
• Provided nutrition education to University students through engagement in
tabling and programs
• Created menu labels and updated menu cycles regularly throughout the year
• Tended to other administrative work when needed
Jan 2016- University of Georgia Dining Services
Dec 2017 Athens, GA
Student Assistant
• Fulfilled made-to-order customer requests in a timely manner, while
maintaining sanitary requirements and positive environment
• Managed and maintained multiple workstations, ensuring that each station met
different customer needs
• Communicated work needs to coworkers and met special dietary requests
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member – Sep 2018-current
• ServSafe Manager certification – Nov 2019-current
• ServSafe Allergens certification – Jan 2020-current
• Foods and Nutrition Professionalism Certificate – Nov 2019
REFERENCES

Julie Schumacher Ashlyn Hayes Shae Mowry

Dietetic Internship Director McLean County WIC Memorial WLWC
309-438-7031 309-434-6535 217-757-7381
jmraede@ilstu.edu ashlyn.hayes@mcleancountyil.gov mowry.shae@mhsil.com