Kaylee Sue Vickers Current Address: Address: 2006 Forest Ave. Knoxville, TN 37916
(615) 419-4797
[email protected]
Permanent 8118 Holly Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027
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
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ip 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 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
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 Member
2007 – Present
Knoxville District Dietetic Association Member
2006 – Present