kpoillon@udel.edu Kaitlin S.

Poillon (717)-715-3943

12 Laurel Court Pequea, PA 17565

OBJECTIVE To obtain an accredited dietetic internship post-graduation.

EDUCATION University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Bachelor of Science, Dietetics Major; Health and Wellness Minor
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Deans List Recipient (Fall 2013-Present)
Cumulative GPA: 3.575/4.00
Study Abroad: Cairns, Melbourne, and Sydney, Australia (Winter 2017)

WORK EXPERIENCE
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified (October 2016)
Menu Dining Server, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA (Summer 2016)
Happily greeted residents, took their meal orders for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, and served those meals as
part of the Culinary Services Team in a supportive living community for older adults
Knowledgeably assisted residents in choosing a meal appropriate for their prescribed diet
Conscientiously sanitized and set-up the dining room for each meal period
Assistant to Staff of Registered Dietitians, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA (Summer 2016)
Successfully completed a variety of Nutrition Care Assessments on the residents of a skilled care, supportive
living community
Interviewed residents on meal intake, eating habits, allergies, weight concerns, chewing/swallowing problems,
and overall nutrition care
Examined electronic and paper patient charts, analyzed laboratory data, and collaborated with the entire health
care team at Willow Valley Communities
Undergraduate Teachers Assistant: Nutrition Concepts, University of Delaware (Spring 2016)
Tutored students, proctored exams, assisted in grading the major semester project, attended weekly meetings, and
aided the professor of an entry level nutrition class
Patient Care Hostess, Lancaster General Hospital-Penn Medicine, Lancaster, PA (Summer 2014 and Summer 2015)
Educated on each diet to take orders and deliver meals to patients as a member of the food service team
Obligated to know each diet in order to determine what each patient could and could not eat
Responsible for taking orders, building trays, and feeding an entire floor/floors of patients through tray delivery
Worked on trauma, intensive care, pediatric, cardiac, oncology, and post-operation floors of a major hospital
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation throughout the commercialized kitchen
Dietetic Shadowing, Lancaster General Hospital-Penn Medicine, Lancaster, PA (Summer 2013-2015)
Shadowed multiple Registered Dietitians in clinical, outpatient, long-term care, oncology, and food service
settings
Able to observe multiple RD consultations and appointments to experience the profession
Cashier and Customer Service, Darrenkamps Market, Willow Street, PA (2010-2014)
Worked as a cashier and customer service associate
Provided excellent customer service
Trained newly employed baggers and cashiers

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Christiana Care Hospital, Christiana, Delaware (September 2015-May 2016)
Volunteered weekly as an extra care provider to the health care team on an Acute Care for the Elderly unit of the
hospital
Visited with, read to, and provided elderly patients with extra care pertaining to their needs outside of the
traditional healthcare team
 kpoillon@udel.edu Kaitlin S. Poillon (717)-715-3943

12 Laurel Court Pequea, PA 17565

Provided the hospital floor staff with assistance by restocking linens, organizing shelves, and answering patient
call bells

Delaware Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (DAND) (Spring 2015)

Provided information regarding nutrition and dietetics at various health fairs on the University of Delaware
campus at DAND exhibits alongside fellow classmates and members of the DAND community
Food Bank of Delaware, Newark, DE (Fall 2014)
Worked with various members from the Delaware community while assisting in packing boxes of food for low-
income families

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Programs Assistant, University of Delaware (Fall 2016)
Assisted multiple nutrition professors in piloting a healthy cooking program for university employees
Acquired a grocery list and shopped for all of the ingredients needed for the program bi-weekly
Facilitated set-up and clean-up procedures in the food lab for the program
Nutrition and Dietetics Club (Fall 2013-Spring 2017)
Attended weekly meetings where important nutrition topics were discussed
Participated and listened to outside speakers discuss their specific field of nutrition
Created and provided bilingual nutrition educational materials for the Vive tu Vida Health Fair
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2015-Present)
Student member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Society for Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2014-Present)
Attained a cumulative GPA of 3.4/4.0 in order to receive acceptance and continue membership
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority (Spring 2014-Spring 2017)
Theta Gamma Chapter, University of Delaware
Work closely with each chapter across campus by participating in philanthropy events and Greek organizational
activities
Assisted in raising over three million dollars nationally for the sororitys philanthropy, Autism Speaks
Selected to represent Alpha Xi Delta as a recruitment counselor by leading girls through the recruitment process
UDance (Spring 2014-Spring 2017)
Helped promote UDance and the B+ Foundation in its efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer
Attended full 12-hour dance marathons to raise awareness for the B+ Foundation and childhood cancer
University of Delawares Association for the Education of Young Children (Fall 2013)
Read books and provided a related craft or activity to children at the local library in Newark, DE on Saturday
mornings
Delaware Running Club (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
Participated in weekly practices and runs with other members of the running club