Andrew Head

652 Woodstone Way | Evans, GA 30809 | 706-564-8393 | ah05439@georgiasouthern.edu

EDUCATION
Dietetic Internship and Graduate Certificate Program, August 2014 July 2015
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
13 hrs of Masters level courses in Community and School Nutrition, GPA 3.76
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science/emphasis in Dietetics, May 2014, GPA 3.3
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Hope Scholarship, August 2009-May 2013
ServSafe Certified

EXPERIENCE
Georgia Southern Dietetic Internship, comprehensive program consisting of 1200 hrs of supervised practice experience in clinical,
community, and school nutrition, August 2014-Present, will complete July 2015
Statesboro, GA
Clinical Nutrition
Assessed nutritional statuses, diagnosed problems, prescribed interventions and established and evaluated goals for a variety of
individuals
Designed patient education handout, Vitamin D Please, to address reoccurring deficiencies in a childrens wellness program
Educated newly diagnosed diabetics on consistent carbohydrate diet and healthy eating habits
Instructed cardiac and renal patients on their respective diet regimens
Provided nutrition support by determining appropriate formulas and calculating tube feed rates for a variety of patients
Documented confidential information within professional guidelines required by health care systems
Community and School Nutrition
Effectively counseled patients using motivational interviewing techniques to elicit motivations and behavior change
Prepared and standardized new menu items for Burke County and Georgia Southern University using Nutrikids software
Performed health inspection of Taco Bells and Georgia Southern Universitys kitchen and staff
Planned, developed, and implemented a strategy to improve Wayne County High Schools student breakfast participation
Categorized employees participating in a wellness program by assessing risk factors such as BMI, cholesterol, diabetes, etc.
Analyzed financial data to assess utilization of resources and determine daily average cost of breakfast and cost benefit
Revised and developed the wellness policy for Ga Extension office of Burke County
Created nutrition education lesson plans for Ga Extension office of Richmond County

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Partner, April 2013- May 2014
Starbucks, Statesboro, GA
Consistently made a variety of drinks and sandwiches while operating under proper food safety regulations at a fast pace
Handled financial transactions by operating as cashier
Master of Ceremonies, January 2011- May 2012
Campus Outreach, Statesboro, GA
Raised over $5,000 in 3 months from Augusta and Statesboro residents to fund South African mission trip
Organized schedules and managed announcements, skits, and staff introductions during weekly meetings
Created a charismatic and welcoming environment for a group of 100 or more college students
Promoted team effort among staff in order to achieve goals and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses

AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, member, October 2011- Present
Campus Outreach, active member and leader, August 2010- May 2013
Student Dietetic Association, September 2012-May 2013
The National Society of Leadership and Success, member, September 2012-Present

SKILLS
Competent in Nutrikids Menu Planning and Nutritional Analysis Software
Proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft and Mac operating systems