Jessica Zinn

Syosset, NY 11791
(516)477-2291 jessicazinn95@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Minor in Public Health

NUTRITION-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Northwell Health Cohen Childrens Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY

June 2016 - August 2016

Intern to Registered Dietitian
Collaborated with pediatric endocrinology RD to observe and participate in counseling sessions
Developed interventions to support clients goals, including managing blood glucose,
improving weight status, and balancing dietary intake
Created education materials on balanced meals and carbohydrate counting for patients with
type 1 diabetes
Evaluated effectiveness of nutrition intervention by monitoring weight change and A1C

Kellys Choice, Syracuse, NY

September 2015 May 2016
Intern to Registered Dietitian
Assisted in creating PowerPoint presentations for local supermarkets and schools to educate
employees about healthy eating

Alibrandi Catholic Center Volunteer

September 2015-May 2016
Volunteer
Collaborated with team members to create menu and recipes for dinner once a week
Cooked dinner and served to members

Huntington Hospital NSLIJ, Huntington, NY

June 2015 - August 2015
Diet Technician Volunteer
Provided food and nutrition counseling to patients under the guidance of a registered dietitian
Monitored food quality and delivery, and patient meal satisfaction daily
Communicated patient concerns to diet technicians and RD in timely manner

ShopRite Supermarkets, Commack, NY

June 2015 August 2015
Registered Dietitian Shadow
Coordinated with dietitian during weekly healthy food demonstrations
Created and prepared recipes to sample, focused on using vegetables in recipes for children
Provided customers with nutritional information about food items offered in the store

National Nutrition Month Committee

March 2015- December 2015
Volunteer
Worked with University dietitian to plan dining hall events to promote nutrition and healthy
choices

Books and Cooks

January 2015-May 2015
Volunteer
Taught school-aged children about foods of different cultures in after-school program
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Syracuse University
August 2016- Present
House Manager on executive team
Collaborate with house chef to create weekly menu for 40 students
Choose and order food to be brought in for meals throughout the weekend while working
within a budget

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
September 2014-Present
Greater New York Dietetic Association
June 2015- Present