DAKKOTA DEEM

Email: Ddeem92@Gmail.com
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) January 2013 - December 2015
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition-Dietetics Track

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aramark Dietetic Internship Williamsport, PA August 2016 - May 2017
1400 hours of clinical, community, and food service management experience
Registration eligible anticipated June, 2017
UPMC Susquehanna: Clinical and Nutrition Management
19 weeks of clinical practice experience in GI, cardiology, pulmonary, diabetes, renal, oncology, HIV,
nutrition support, and critical care.
o Analyzed and formulated menus for long-term and acute care facilities
o Screened patients for nutritional risk and documented using the Nutrition Care Process
o Performed nutrition focused physical assessments for various age groups and disease states
o Collaborated with other health care providers to formulate individualized patient care plans
o Participated in care plan meetings with patients and family members
10 weeks of food service management experience in production, retail, and patient services
o Created and executed an action plan to achieve compliance with FDA Menu Labeling Law
University of Notre Dame: 4-week community rotation
Coordinated meals for womens basketball during NCAA Division 1 Championship Games
Analyzed body composition, food patters, and lab values and directed counseling sessions with athletes
Coordinated community education programs
Additional Experiences
Worked alongside renal dietitians at North Central Pennsylvania Dialysis Center to provide nutrition
education to families and patients in an outpatient setting
Developed outpatient nutrition education materials and participated in group DSMT at the Diabetes
and Nutrition Care Center
Aramark Employee Resource Group Leadership Committee member and intern liaison
o Assisted in development of dietitian continuing education seminars
o Assisted in planning and launching the Feed Your Potential 365 Campaign

Assistant Manager
Bobs Subs Indiana, PA September - December 2015
Managed inventory and received food from distributors
Trained, supervised, and assisted in the scheduling of new employees
Prepared and served meals according to food safety standards
Closed restaurant and prepared deposits at the end of the business day

Undergraduate Dietetic Intern

Morselife Inc. Long-Term Care West Palm Beach, FL June - August 2014
CMS 5 Star Quality Recipient
Evaluated resident need for adaptive equipment and referral to Speech Language Pathologist
Conducted entrance surveys and education of new residents and family members of
those placed on therapeutic diets
Developed and implemented food safety policies and integrated regular employee training on HACCP and
therapeutic diets
Worked with SigmaCare to document food preferences, dietary modifications, and
streamline physician diet orders
 Checked for accuracy and consistency within SureQuest to ensure appropriate dietary
substitutions and menu selections
Oversaw production of 16 kitchens, in order to evaluate safe food preparation and sanitation

RELATED VOLUTEER EXPERIENCES

Ministry of Health Belize February 2016
Provided nutrition education to mothers and children of impoverished Mayan villages
Demonstrated healthy cooking techniques or regional cuisines using fresh produce and nutritional
supplements
Undergraduate Aramark Intern and Volunteer September - December 2014
Organized and produced a themed meal for the university student body
Prepared food for large-scale catering events
Keystone Diabetic Kids Camp July 2015
Dietetic intern and counselor for children ages 8-17
Organized nutrition education lessons on healthy eating and diabetes management
Worked with the CDE to adjust insulin dosing
Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Volunteer June 2015
Delivered nutrition education and demonstrations to the public

OTHER EXPERIENCES
Manager
Aeropostal Indiana, PA August 2014 - January 2015
Supervised and trained employees on company policy and daily operations
Created and communicated sales goals and sale strategy to management team
Developed floor-sets to ensure aesthetic pleasure and functional design
Lead merchandising team in maintaining stock on the sales floor and stock room organization
Managed scheduling of 12 employees

Tutor
Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA January 2011 - December 2011
Tutored students in areas of psychology, statistics, sociology, algebra and business management

CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe: Food Protection Manager April 2014
National Restaurant Association

Associate Diabetes Educator Level 2 January 2016

American Association of Diabetes Educators

ACTIVITIES
Assistant Womens Tennis Coach Fall 2015-2016
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity IUP Brother since December 2013
President of Social Committee
Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics January 2013
Kids Cafe, Commission on Economic Opportunity Winters 2011 - 2012