Kaylee Sue Vickers

Current Address: (615) 419-4797 Permanent

Address:
2006 Forest Ave. kvicker1@gmail.com 8118 Holly Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37916 Brentwood, TN 37027

EDUCATION

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Minor: Food Science and Technology
Overall GPA: 3.95/4.0

HONORS AND AWARDS

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WORK EXPERIENCE

St. Mary’s North Medical Center – Powell, TN May 2008 – Present

Ambassador
• Deliver and explain appropriate menus to patients, aid patients in making
proper dietary choices, and contribute to basic food preparation.

MEWA Drug Treatment Center – Mombasa, Kenya June – July 2007

Intern
• Interviewed clients and staff in order to draft a conduct policy for the center.

Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya – Mombasa, Kenya May – July 2007

Intern
• Discussed breastfeeding and nutrition with members living with HIV/AIDS.
• Organized art therapy project for members.

Subway – Franklin, TN May 2004 – December 2007

Sandwich Artist
• Acted as store opener, baked bread, checked inventory, and made sandwiches.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Dr. Michael Zemel’s Lab August 2008 – Present

Volunteer
• Assist in appointments with clients involved in a 12 week study aimed to
discern the effects of a dairy-rich diet on oxidative and inflammatory aspects
of metabolic system.
 E.V. Davidson Community Center February – May 2008
Volunteer
• Taught low income children nutrition lessons once a week.

Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville 2007 – Present

Treasurer January – May 2008
• Managed group spending on environmental initiatives.

Kappa Omicron Nu 2006 – Present

Vice President May 2008 – Present Secretary May 2007 – May 2008

• Chair program committee and coordinate program activities regarding

professionalism in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
• Recorded minutes and helped coordinate initiation activities.

Women’s Coordinating Council 2006 – 2008

Member
• Researched and proposed programs dealing with women’s health issues to
bring to campus.

Undergraduate Nutrition Student Association 2006 – Present

Member

Gamma Beta Phi Honors Service Society 2005 – Present

Secretary May 2007 – May 2008 Adopt-A-Spot Coordinator 2006 – Present
• Recorded minutes and was responsible for organizing volunteer opportunities.
• Cooked at the Ronald McDonald House.

Clinic Vols 2005 –

2007
Volunteer
• Staffed the clinic in a low income school and administered basic medical care.

Campus Beautification 2005 –

2008
Director 2006 – 2008 Assistant Director 2005 – 2006
• Led branch of the Student Government Association in developing and
implementing projects aimed at improving campus aesthetics and increasing
campus environmental initiatives.
• Reorganized the campus wide Adopt-A-Spot program.

Girl Scout Troop 454 2005 –

2006
Volunteer
• Supervised kindergarten through third grade girls in badge work.

UT Medical Center Nutrition Department January – May 2005

Volunteer
• Collaborated on a diabetic menu and assisted dietitians in daily activities.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Dietetic Association 2007 – Present
Member

Knoxville District Dietetic Association 2006 – Present

Member