Sarah Fennewald

sfennewald@live.com

12106 Josephine Marie Maryland Heights, MO 63043

(314) 583-9408
Objective: To obtain a dietetic internship
Education
Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
Major: Dietetics
Major GPA: 3.79
Overall GPA: 3.93
Austin College, Sherman, TX
Major: Sociology
Major GPA: 3.6
Minor: English
Overall GPA: 3.2

Bachelor of Science anticipated December 2016

Certifications & Skills

ServSafe certified
Proficient using PowerPoint, Excel, & Food Processor

Bachelor of Arts May 2009

March 2016 to March 2021

Related Experience
Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO
April 2015 to present
Nutrition Assistant
Utilize knowledge of therapeutic diets to guide patients during menu selection process
Improve satisfaction of meals by responding to the needs of the patient with compassion
Resolve patient issues during menu selection through active listening and collaboration
with other healthcare professionals
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital- Cardiac Rehab Program, St. Louis, MO
April 2015 to present
Dietetic Volunteer
Illustrate knowledge of the Pritikin diet by assisting dietitian with cardiac rehab projects
Create PowerPoint presentations containing heart healthy nutrition messages
Assist with cooking school classes, including cost analysis of recipes
Develop handouts on topics related to the Pritikin diet, DASH diet, and carbohydrate
counting for the dietitian to use during patient counseling sessions
Cooking Matters, St. Louis, MO
September 2016 to present
Class Assistant
Assist the chef and nutrition educator as needed with activities and cooking
Empower families to prepare simple and delicious meals that are nutritious
Help children experience new foods and learn new cooking skills
Dietetics Practicum, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
January 2016 to May 2016
Student
Applied management principles by completing 40 hours in a school food service
department
Planned & presented a lesson on building strong bones at Rockwood Middle School
Created a table presentation on outdoor activities for an employee wellness program
Completed 20 hours at Missouri Baptist Hospital and applied basic nutrition assessment
skills through assignments

Sarah Fennewald

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Related Experience (continued)

Pattonville School District Food Service, Maryland Heights, MO
May 2015
Taste Testing Volunteer
Prepared vegetable samples produced in the Pattonville garden on two separate occasions
Encouraged elementary students to taste vegetables
Brookdale Senior Living, Overland Park, KS & Ballwin, MO
September 2012 to March 2015
Server
Formed relationships with residents to enhance dining experiences
Aided residents with meal selection and delivered meals following dietary restrictions
Prepared and delivered room trays following food and sanitation safety guidelines
Assisted with meal preparation by chopping food, thickening beverages, and making
supplemental shakes to meet dietary needs
DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO
June 2014 to August 2014
Dietetic Volunteer
Shadowed dietitians to learn about the different aspects of clinical nutrition
Assisted with monthly taste testing event in hospital cafeteria
Other Experience
Brookdale Senior Living, Overland Park, KS
September 2012 to January 2014
Receptionist
Greeted residents and guests to determine nature of visits
Answered a multi-line phone and provided accurate information or transferred calls
Increased marketing knowledge in order to conduct community tours on the weekends
Sunflower Healthcare, Lees Summit, MO
July 2012 to January 2013
Patient Support Volunteer
Established relationships with hospice patients to provide companionship
Assisted patients with chores and errands
Honors & Awards
Deans List, Fontbonne University
Voertman Endowed Scholarship in FCS, Fontbonne University
Founders Scholarship, Newberry College
Athletic Scholarship, Newberry College
Activities & Memberships
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Student Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Member
Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Member
Varsity Soccer
o Austin College, Sherman, TX
o Newberry College, Newberry, SC

Spring 2016
August 2014 to May 2016
August 2004 to May 2006
August 2004 to May 2006
September 2015 to present
August 2014 to present
August 2014 to present
August 2014 to present
August 2008 to May 2009
August 2004 to May 2006