4111 MARTHA AVENUE LOUISVILLE, KY. 40220 PHONE 502-741-4042 E-MAIL: ELIZABETH.TALLENT@HOTMAIL.COM ONLINE PORTFOLIO WEBSITE: HTTP://ELIZABETHTALLENT.WEEBLY.

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ELIZABETH TALLENT

OBJECTIVE Obtain a full-time dietetic hospital associate position with Norton Healthcare to enhance my skills and knowledge pertaining to the clinical core area of dietetics, as well as food service and hospitality. EDUCATION August 2011- December 2013 Dietetics Bachelor of Science Completed December 2013 August 2003-December 2008 Chemistry Minor: Justice Administration Bachelor of Science Completed December 2008 University of Kentucky

University of Louisville

EMPLOYMENT Advanced Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT) August 2010-August 2013 Front office secretary/physical therapist aide J-Town United Methodist Child Development Ctr. June 2003-July 2010 Childcare provider 60 West Bistro September 2009-March 2010 Server/Hostess Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Excellent time management: Successful completion of undergraduate research, work related promotions and team management while manager off duty, staff training, leader of various educational and work-related group projects, able to complete all daily job duties accurately and with great precision, outstanding computer and mathematics skills. Effective communication: Facilitation of patient needs and issues at my past places of employment, successful performance of several work and education-related presentations, excellent verbal and non-verbal skills, effective communication with physical therapists, doctors, staff and patients, outstanding oral and written communication skills, enthusiastic and positive, vast experience in successful communication with populations of all ages, over 3 years of positive experience in customer service. Extensive food and nutrition related knowledge: Deep understanding of: medical terminology, various specific diet orders, foodservice sanitation, preparation and production, nutrition and wellness throughout the lifecycle, purchasing, food chemistry, nutrition related research, patient counseling, medical nutrition therapy, implementation of infection control policies, hospital set-up, procedures, etc. OTHER EXPERIENCE, CE RTIFICATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIPS Deans List Fall 2011, Spring 2013, and Fall 2013 at the University of Kentucky ServSafe certification (March 2012) ManageFirst certifications in Purchasing, Quantity Food Service Production (March, October 2013) Memberships: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BGAND), and the University of Kentucky Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association (SDNA) Volunteer work: Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital (Food and Nutrition Department), Kindred Hospital Louisville (Nutrition Support), Salvation Army Angel Tree, Jeffersontown United Methodist Church, Gods Pantry, Kentucky Harvest, Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association *References available upon request