Kaylee Sue Vickers 2006 Forest Ave Knoxville, TN 37916
[email protected] (615) 419-4797
EDUCATION The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Minor: Food Science and Technology Overall GPA: 3.95/4.0
May 2009
HONORS AND AWARDS Irwin, Buford and Beatrice Scholarship Office of the dean of Students Honors Parent’s Association Scholarship Golden Key Scholarship Jane R. Savage Scholarship
Student Services Director of the Year Ruby McKeel Rives Scholarship HCA Scholarship UT Volunteer Scholarship HOPE Scholarship
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 Volunteer
August 2008 – Present
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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 Treasurer January – May 2008 • Managed group spending on environmental initiatives. Kappa Omicron Nu Vice President May 2008 – Present • •
2007 – Present
2006 – 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 Member
2006 – Present
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 Volunteer
2005 – 2006
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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 Member
2007 – Present
Knoxville District Dietetic Association Member
2006 – Present