Katie Smith

Kent, OH | ksmit291@kent.edu | (330) 304-8712

EDUCATION
Kent State University Kent, OH
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (in progress) | GPA: 3.78 2019-Present
Expected Graduation Date: May 2023
● Awards/Honors: Dean's List four semesters, President’s List one semester
WORK EXPERIENCE
Food for Thought Cafe and Catering Kent, OH
Foodservice Employee 2022-Present
● Prep and make food according to customer preferences and catering orders
● Monitor food expiration dates and temperatures of kitchen equipment
● Develop new menu items with a nutrition-focused approach according to seasons/ holidays
Camp Ho Mita Koda Newbury, OH
Camp Cook and Counselor 2022-2022
● Prepped and cooked meals for 70+ people three times a day while adhering to various dietary restrictions and food allergies
● Calculated Carbohydrate Counts for each meal and ensured portion serving sizes match to avoid fluctuations in camper’s
blood sugars
● Monitored camper’s blood sugar to avoid hyper/hypoglycemia and administered glucose tabs when necessary. Accountable
for informing medical staff if camper’s blood sugar exceeded 200 mg/dL
● Performed finger prick tests to monitor blood glucose for campers before and after activities and throughout the night
Summa Health System Akron, OH
Dietary Aide 2020-2022
● Delivered meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times
● Helped adjust and set up patients for their meal and ensure blood sugar is checked if needed
● Collaborated with nurses to ensure patients were getting meals on time and let nurses know if patient needed assistance
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & VOLUNTEER
Campus Kitchen Kent, OH
Student Leader 2020-Present
● Manage, sort and store 200-500 pound food deliveries on a weekly basis for food pantries
● Run table weekly at farmers market collecting donations and passing out resources to community members
● Fill in where needed in order for pantry operations to run smoothly
Student Dietetic Association Kent, OH
President 2022-Present
● Serve as chairman of all executive officers/ general meetings and stand as a leader for the organization
● Coordinate meeting dates with registered dietitians to provide insight into the field of dietetics for students
● Answer all general correspondence and work with officers to plan volunteer events, social outings and fundraisers to increase
member engagement
Running Club Kent, OH
Co-President 2021-Present
● Manage and lead weekly meetings and monthly socials for 128 members
● Keep Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts up to date with relevant information
● Respond to emails from students and community members in a timely manner regarding club activities and races
CHAARG (Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls) Kent, OH
Small Group Coordinator 2021-Present
● Create and lead engaging weekly small group workouts for 4-6 women
● Foster personal relationships with members in group to create welcoming and supportive environment
● Record attendance weekly and communicate effectively with board members to ensure smooth running of operations