Amber Saunders

16821 Alpha Avenue Montverde, FL 34756

H: (407) 469-4568 C: (407) 952-5451
amber.saunders705@gmail.com
Professional Objective: I am seeking a dietetic internship focused on nutrition education/school food service.
Skills

Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Creativity in developing nutrition education material supported with activities that allow learners to practice
new skills.
Translate highly complex information into simple concepts.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Culturally competent having insight and understanding of various peoples.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with others.
Experience

College of Health Living & Learning Community, Jacksonville, FL Learning Community Leader
Fall 2015-Present
Mentor 20 undergraduate Brooks College of Health students in health-related majors.
Create environment conducive to learning inside and outside of the classroom.
Manage LLC committee board to plan and implement three health-focused programs a month.
Project management of community service programs.
Dollywoods Reds Drive-In, Pigeon Forge, TN Cashier/Kitchen Staff
Summer 2015
Interacted with and served tourists and employees from various origins and backgrounds (with a smile).
Communities in Schools Lunch Bunch Program, Jacksonville, FL Nutrition Educator
Spring 2015
Developed educational lesson plans as an individual and with a team.
Provided nutrition education to 6th and 7th grade students at a low socioeconomic school.
Facilitated nutrition-focused discussions and conducted corresponding activities and recipes.
Health-Care Capstone Community Project, Jacksonville, FL Site Leader
Coordinated professional development programs and community service outreaches.
Facilitated reflection conversation to make meaning of experiences.
Trinity Rescue Mission, Jacksonville, FL Kitchen Worker
Prepared and served meals for men, women, and families in need.
Worked under the leadership of cooks.
Met the physical and social needs of the people at the Mission.

Spring 2015

Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Lake Sumter CC Students with Disabilities, Clermont, FL

Provided detailed class notes to be used to facilitate tutoring sessions.

2011-2012

Florida Keys CC Students with Learning Disabilities, Key West, FL

Converted complex learning material into understandable knowledge.
Encouraged and cared for people as students and individuals.

2013-2014

Kingdom Labradoodles, Winter Garden, FL Assistant Dog Breeder

August 2009-August 2013
Educated new owners on puppy training and care methods.
Administered medications and tube feedings.
Prepared diets of different consistencies from full-liquid to soft to solid foods as puppies matured.
Assessed anthropometric measurements of puppies to ensure adequate growth.
Collected, organized, and analyzed data on dog owner applicants into meaningful information to match
owners with puppies.
Certifications/Affiliations

NRA ServSafe Certified

Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
UNF Nutrition Journal Club

Awards and Accomplishments

Excellence in Leadership Award (2014)

National Society of Leadership and Success
All Florida Academic Team (2014)

UNF Student Nutrition and Dietetics

Association
FKCC Student Government Treasurer
FKCC Environmental Club

Associates of Arts in General Studies

FL Keys Community College, Key West, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Foundation Scholarship (2012-2014)

Florida Keys Community College
Foundation Academy Valedictorian (2012)

Education

University of North Florida, Jacksonville,

FL
(GPA 4.0; Completing in Spring 2016)