LINDSEY D.

RHODES
3516 SE Bayou Pl | Corvallis OR | 503-956-2418 | rhodesl@oregonstate.edu

EDUCATION
Oregon State University- Corvallis, OR

Expected Graduation: June 2016

B.S. Nutrition, Dietetics Option

WORK EXPERIENCE
UHDS Nutrition Education Outreach Coordinator-Corvallis, OR (4-5hrs/wk)____________________
Fall 2014-Present
Currently working under University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) Registered Dietitian, Tara
Sanders performing the following tasks:
Started as a volunteer for the school year of 2014-2015, and was promoted to outreach coordinator
Designed and implemented a nutrition outreach program to help freshman, living in the residence
halls, make healthier food choices
Recruited and trained volunteers to assist with educational booths in the university dining halls
Work with head chefs in various production kitchens to prepare food samples for tabling events
Assistant Manager, Trysting Tree Golf Course Grill-Corvallis, OR (20+hrs/wk)

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Spring 2014-Present
Managed daily operations of snack shop and grill, led work meetings, and created monthly work
schedules
Recorded physical inventory, placed food orders to vendors, and practiced food safety standards
Cooked and organized catering events for 15-200+ patrons
Oregon State KidSpirit Summer Camp-Corvallis, OR (25 hrs/wk)

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Summer 2014 & Summer 2015
Head instructor for KidSpirit cooking classes providing a fun, safe, learning environment

Managed KidSpirit Cooking website, photographed and wrote a weekly blog for the summer of 2015

Taught children ages 6-12 how to read recipes, measure ingredients, cook meals, and instilled proper
kitchen safety practices

Focused on nutrition and healthy eating habits using educational tools such as MyPlate.gov

Sweet Tomatoes Soup and Salad Bar-Clackamas, OR (20hrs/wk)

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Summer & Winter 2011-2013
Worked at the salad bar, register, hostess, and dining room attendant that picked up plates

Trained new employees in the salad bar, registrar, and dining room

RESEARCH
Lets Get Healthy, OHSU Education & Research, Corvallis OR (15hrs/wk) ______________
Director: Dr. Emily Ho
Summer 2015

Classroom assistant; guided KidSpirit campers/staff in filling out diet and sun safety related
research surveys

Preventive based program to guide campers in proper skin safety measures and food education

Recruited parents and children to participate in the program

CLINICAL
Good Samaritan Regional Medical, Cardiac Risk Screening Clinic_(3 hrs)_____________________
Winter 2016
Nutrition counselling, motivational interviewing, and assessed cardiac risk for patients
Taught patients the importance of nutrition and exercise, and the positive impact it can have on
their lipid profiles
Job Shadow, pediatric Registered Dietitian_(4 hrs)_________________

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Winter 2013
Shadowed a pediatric RD that worked on the neonatal, eating disorders, and oncology floors
Counseled patients, became familiar with computer program for patient records, and toured the
hospital kitchen

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Nutrition and Dietetics Club-Corvallis, OR (3+hrs/wk)

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Spring 2014-

Present
Planned, organized and budgeted Oregon States annual National Nutrition Month (NNM) event
reaching 400+ students and staff

Build membership and provide new member orientation by attending and managing the NDC
booth at students fairs

Provided support and leadership in event planning; supervise committees, such as National
Eating Discorded Awareness week (NEDA) and National Nutrition Month

UHDS Nutrition Education Outreach -Corvallis, OR (2hrs/wk)

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Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Helped develop and implement nutrition education to freshman living in the dorms
Engaged students to participate in the learning activity and offered nutritious food samples

Healthy Cooking 101-Corvallis, OR (3hrs/3x/term)

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Spring 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016

Head instructor, leader and mentor for students participation in the cooking class

Helped as a kitchen aid, assisting with set up and lending a helping hand throughout the session

Instilled confidence in participants and motivated them to try new things

Girls on the Run-Corvallis, OR (3hrs/10wks)

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Spring 2014 & 2015
Empowered young girls to appreciate health and fitness, while teaching self-confidence using
educational based curriculum
Running Buddy in Spring 2015 5k race. Motivated buddy to do the best she could, and ensured
safety and positivity through out the race

Muddy Creek Charter School-Corvallis, OR (3hrs/9wks)

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Winter term 2014

Prepped and cooked healthy lunches for 75 children kindergarten through 6 th grade

Worked proactively in a team, and communicated with team members about individual duties

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Active member in Nutrition and Dietetics Club (NDC): 2013-present

Active member in Oregon States Triathlon Club: Fall 2015-present

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member, DPG: School Nutrition Services

Intermural Sports: Volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football

Real Life college campus ministry, Oregon State University

HONORS/AWARDS

Oregon State Deans List

Most Outstanding Member Award, Nutrition and Dietetics Club

$3,000 financial scholarship from SP Fibers Newsprint & Technologies