OVERVIEW

Throughout my years of nutrition education, I have obtained a wide range of

experiences in food service, research, and most recently clinical nutrition. My
curiosity and enthusiasm towards all areas of healthcare have fueled my drive to
experience all realms of nutrition. I am especially passionate about educating
patients using individualized techniques to promote realistic lifestyle changes.

alambre@ilstu.edu

EDUCATION

NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

MASTER OF SCIENCE

DIETETIC INTERN NOV. 2014 - SEPT. 2015

Family & Consumer Sciences,

Dietetics Internship

PLANT-POWERED DIETITIAN BLOG | SHARON PALMER, MS, RDN

ISU | NORMAL, IL

Aug. 2014-May 2016

GPA: 4.0/4.0

SUPERVISED PRACTICE
CLINICAL

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT AUG. 2014 - MAY 2015

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL
Researched and wrote a background paper on parent/child

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Organized monthly recipe roundups with dietitians and bloggers

Initiated interviews with registered dietitians and wrote
evidence-based articles for the popular blog

Memorial Medical Center

feeding practices
Recruited participants for a study focusing on the relationship
between parent/child feeding practices

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Used effective education & counseling

skills to facilitate behavior change
Performed the Nutrition Care Process
Delivered respectful, science based
answers to consumer questions

FOOD SERVICE

NATIONAL NUTRTION MONTH COORDINATOR MAR. 2015

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY | NORMAL, IL

School District 87

Engaged the community in National Nutrition Month activities

using social media, events, and public speaking
Organized an educational booth at the ISU Recreation Center to
engage students and promote healthy nutritional choices

BLOOMINGTON, IL

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Justified programs, products, services

and care using appropriate evidence
and data
Performed management functions
related to safety, security and
sanitation that affect employees,
customers, patients, facilities and food

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASST. MAR. 2012 - MAY 2014

JOSEPH F. NELSON RESEARCH MENTORSHIP | BROOKINGS, SD

Planned, conducted, and evaluated original research concerning

sleep duration and BMI
Utilized SPSS and peer-reviewed journal articles to compose
original research article for publication

Decatur Memorial Hospital-SPEC

NUTRITION CURRICULUM DEVEL. & EVAL. INTERN

OCT. 2012 JAN. 2014

DECATUR, IL

BEL BRANDS, USA / BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | BROOKINGS, SD

COMMUNITY

UnityPoint Health-Methodist

PEORIA, IL

Utilized effective education and

counseling skills to facilitate behavior
changes

Researched best practices of leading nutrition curriculum for

youth
Established goals, objectives and metrics that provided
evaluation tools for the original Edible Excursions program

EDUCATION CONTINUED
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Food, Nutrition, & Health

SDSU | BROOKINGS, SD
Aug. 2010-May 2014
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Overall GPA: 3.853/4.0

NUTRITION EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
OCT. 2011-APR. 2013
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | BROOKINGS, SD

Study Abroad

Coordinated and planned the annual Health and Nutritional

Sciences Conference held at SDSU
Organized continuing education paperwork, while conforming to
national standards and protocol

SDSU & China Medical University

China & Taiwan | May 2014

LEADERSHIP, HONORS & VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER GROCERY STORE TOUR LEADER SPRING 2015

Experienced traditional & modern

healthcare, food, nutrition, & culture
Collaborated with dietetics students of
China Medical Univ. in Taiwan

REFERENCES
JENNIFER PETERSON
CLINICAL NUTRITION
MANAGER

MEIJER GROCERY STORE & ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY |

NORMAL, IL

OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD MAY 2014

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | BROOKINGS, SD

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

309-662-3311 Ex. 4063
jennifer.peterson@osfhealthcare.org

Led fruit and vegetable focused grocery store tours at a local

Meijer grocery store, while providing participants with creative
ways to increase fruit & vegetable consumption

Nominated and selected as the outstanding senior for the

College of Education & Human Sciences after an extensive
application process

SPEAKER / HEALTH & NUTR. SCIENCES CONFERENCE APR. 2014

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | BROOKINGS, SD

DR. JULIE SCHUMACHER

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
DIRECTOR
Illinois State University

Spoke about the creation and implementation of the original

nutrition curriculum, Edible Excursions

PRESIDENT / DIETETICS & HEALTH SCIENCES CLUB MAY 2013-May

2014

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | BROOKINGS, SD

309-438-7031
jmraede@ilstu.edu

Presided over the dietetics student organization meetings, in

addition to organizing volunteer and educational opportunities
for members

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH POSTER AWARD APR. 2014

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | BROOKINGS, SD

DR. KENDRA KATTELMANN

DPD DIRECTOR
South Dakota State University
605-688-4045
kendra.kattelmann@sdstate.edu

Created and presented an original research poster that was

judged by faculty and professors in attendance

PEER MINISTER OF SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT SPRING 2011-SPRING

2014

UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CENTER | SDSU | BROOKINGS, SD

Led volunteer and development activities, as well as

volunteering on four spring break mission trips in California,
Mexico, and Colorado