Brynlee Kelmanson

13700 Sutton Park Dr. N apt. #918, Jacksonville, Florida 32224

(954) 465-7573 brynleek@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:

Furthering my education by applying and matching to an accredited Dietetic Internship following my graduation
from UNF in May of 2015.
EDUCATION:

University of North Florida

Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
GPA 3.9/4.0

Jacksonville, Florida
Expected: May 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

University of North Florida

September 2014-Present
Research Assistant
Under supervision of Dr. Ali Jahan-Mihan, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Prepared food and distributed to participants
Took samples of participants blood, checked their blood glucose levels, and issued surveys
Used the centrifuge, separating the plasma from the blood
The Bridge of Northeast Florida
November 2014-Present
Garden Coordinator
Assisted with the development and implemented a structure for garden and nutrition education
Assisted with the development and design of the garden
The Osprey Caf, UNF Chartwells
February 2014-Present
Volunteer
Managed grill station, customizing specialty food items for customers
Ensured food safety and maintained a clean environment
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
May 2013-Present
Nutrition Volunteer
Assisted with foodservice at the Brooks Kitchen.
Developed and presented nutrition classes specific for brain injuries
Designed nutrition handouts for Clubhouse members
Prepared healthy juices, smoothies, healthy snacks and healthy desserts for the members to try
Encouraged members to choose healthier options at lunch
UNF Ogier Garden
May 2013-Present
Intern
Supervised the nutrition club bed which entails an organic gardening project
Started a bed designated for the Lend a Wing on campus food pantry
Created a system for safely transporting, delivering and disseminating fresh produce to pantry patrons
Led cooking demos with the produce that was harvested
On Campus Transition Program (OCT)
August 2011-Present
Mentor
Mentored OCT students in purchasing and preparing healthy food.
Provided educational nutrition and cooking information
Brooks College of Health Living-Learning Community (BCH LLC)
August 2012-2013

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Participant/Volunteer
Lived in a community with health students interested in pursuing majors and careers in a health field
Volunteered in Atlanta at: Medshare; The Global Soap Project; Gateway Center for homeless
Volunteered at Sulzbacher Center for homeless
Westminster Academy & Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
January 2005- 2012
Server
Dressed and managed all tables to ensure a clean eating environment
Served and assisted patrons
Plated food and cleaned up
LEADERSHIP

UNF Vegan-Vegetarian Club

August 2013-Present
President
Responsible for presiding over meetings and acting as the official representative of the club.
Offer members an opportunity to connect through the exchange of ideas, from recipes and cooking tips on
how to live a healthier lifestyle
Promote healthier food options at local restaurants and on campus
UNF Area Council
August 2012-2013
Vice President
Helped lead and organized meetings
Directed on campus programming to include healthy cooking demonstrations in dorms and at the UNF Ogier
garden.
MEMBERSHIPS

UNF Nutrition Journal Club

UNF Integrative Health Promotions
Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Host
Dietetic Practice Groups
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine
Vegetarian Nutrition
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Student Member
UNF Student Nutrition and Dietetic Association
National Honors Society

August 2014-Present
January 2013-Present
May 2013-Present

December 2011-Present
August 2011-Present
2007-2011

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Foltz Household

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Nanny
August 2013-Present
Created a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the two children
Planned and prepared healthy and well balanced breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
Provided emotional support and intellectual stimulation
Tijuana Flats
Jacksonville, Florida
Front-of-the-House Member
2013, Summer
Delivered excellent customer service
Menu assistance and took food orders, helped customers choose healthier options on the menu
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Administrative Assistant
2011-2013, Summer & Holidays
Ordered the team healthy lunches; helped them choose healthier snacks and shared recipes
Marketed and advertised the new charter schools and processed data and surveys
Answered phone calls by providing information to prospective students and parents as well as faculty
regarding the new schools
Duval Charter Schools at Baymeadows
Jacksonville, Florida
Kindergarten Aftercare Teacher
2011-2012
Administered healthy snacks and created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for 50 students
Documented behavior incidents
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mission trips to Costa Rica (2010), Nicaragua (2009), Honduras (2008), and South Africa (2006)
Assist in teaching in house churches; Trained people to share the gospel
Spent time talking and doing activities with children; Helped improve aspects of daily life; Played and
taught percussion at schools, churches and parks.
Helped construct a clean water reservoir at a very low income school. Assisted with a surf competition in
Nicaragua.
SKILLS/AWARDS

ServSafe Certified
October 2014-2019
IT Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
CITI Program- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research, Group 1 Biomedical
Research Investigators and Key personnel, Research Administrators and Staff
Deans List at UNF
2011-2014