Amanda Hogan

Denver, Colorado ! 303-929-8587 ! amandathogan7@gmail.com ! amandathogan.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO 05/17
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics/Spanish Minor (DPD GPA: 3.90, Overall GPA: 3.99)
University of Denver Denver, CO 06/06
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Marketing Daniels College of Business (GPA: 3.59)
Melndez Pelayo International University Seville, Spain 01/06 - 05/06
Study abroad program with an emphasis on Spanish language and international marketing

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Denver, CO 07/15 - Present
Formula Technician (1,050 hours, paid)
! Promoted to Level II Formula Technician after completion of certification course which I helped author and review
! Responsible for the preparation/delivery of infant feedings for NICU(84 beds), PICU(20 beds) and PEDS(53 beds) patients
! Interpret and calculate 24-hr feeding recipes based on physician orders, ensuring accurate dosing during 12-hr shift
! Daily interaction with patients, parents, dietitians, nurses, physicians and other members of the healthcare team
! Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment needed to prepare infant formula and maintain
sanitation/patient safety

Metro Caring Denver, CO 01/16 - Present

Intern / Nutrition Educator (150 hours, waived school credit)
! Engaged nearly 500 participants in Healthy Tasting (preparing samples of food items from fresh produce) and Food for
Thought demonstrations (nutrition education activities designed to give tools for healthy lifestyle changes)
! Created an interactive nutrition education theme, What Does 100 Calories Look Like?, where 326 people learned about
portion size and energy balance during the two-week period of nutrition education
! Effectively managed the organization of a Diabetes-Self Management Program, resulting in two powerful six-week classes
from which 17 participants graduated, and 91% reported being able to better manage diabetes
! Designed marketing materials for Kidz in the Kitchen, a family cooking/nutrition class, where 60+ children/caregivers
gained cooking skills, tools for battling childhood obesity and strategies for healthy eating and being physically active
! Translated signage and forms to enable Spanish-speaking participants the ability to comprehend content and sign waivers
! Created social media content for the Fruits and Veggies: More Matters (FVMM) public health campaign, highlighting fun
and easy recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables
! Generated content/oversaw submission of written application resulting in Metro Caring being recognized by the Produce
for Better Health Foundation (PBH) as a 2016 Fruits & Veggies More Matters Role Model

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO 06/15 - 12/15

Intern, Healthy Living Program (HeLP) (96 hours, school credit)
! Certified to conduct Human Subjects Research through Collaborative Institutional Training Initiate (CITI)
! Delivered a community-based childhood obesity intervention used in an on-going research study
! Collected, measured and managed research data regarding child consumption/acceptance patterns bi-weekly over 12 weeks
! Delivered group nutrition education curriculum to preschoolers and adults regarding age-appropriate nutrition concepts
! Analyzed and discussed scientific literature during a weekly journal club, including a formal presentation to group of
MDs/RDNs
! Selected for internship testimonial video to represent the MSU Denver Nutrition Department (see e-portfolio)
Marketing Consultant (9/15 12/15) (45 hours, paid)
! Hired as a paid marketing consultant
! Designed and created a marketing infographic continually used in pitching HeLP to Denver-based insurance organizations

Sports Recruits LLC Denver, CO 05/10 - 08/15

Director of Sales and Marketing VolleyballRecruits.net (Start-up)
! Recruited to join team prior to product launch and collaborated with company Co-Founders on market expansion initiatives
and growth strategies
! Built, developed, and grew relationships with diverse group of individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds
! Educated families on navigating the college recruiting process via individual consultation and group informational seminars
! Presented innovative marketing presentations to families and executive decision makers
! Established a membership base from zero customers to over 6,000 members in less than six years
! Achieved $2.4 million in revenue, personally responsible for nearly 25% of all sales
! Managed exclusive partnerships with USA Volleyball, the sports governing body, and other business operators
Rocky Mountain Healing Center Denver, CO 01/10 - 05/10
Administrative Assistant / Student at Metropolitan State University of Denver (see Education)
! Implemented a Corporate Wellness Program soliciting wellness services to promote happier, healthier corporate employees
while lowering employer health care costs
! Designed, created, and distributed creative marketing pieces for solicitation of new customers
! Managed day-to-day operations including data entry, answering phones, customer service, billing, organization of customer
files, updating customer database, and scheduling of practitioners

SPECIAL PROJECTS & APPLIED LEARNING

Formula Technician Course Development Denver, CO 09/16 - Present
Contributing Author / Editor (45 hours)
! Partnered with MSU Denver Nutrition Professor and lead NICU Dietitian to develop and launch an infant nutrition
certification course, available to Formula Technicians nationwide
! Authored module content and reviewed entire course for accuracy, completeness and accessibility to learning

Clinical Nutrition Observation Denver, CO 11/16 - Present

Shadow Experience (20 hours)
! Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Kendra Perkey, MS, RD, NICU Dietitian/Clinical Nutrition Manager (6 hours)
! Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center, Kaitlin Hornbostel, RD, Clinical Dietitian, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
(CBCI), inpatient ICU (8 hours)
! Childrens Hospital Colorado, Jessica Hildebrandt, MS, RD, Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient (6 hours)

Nutrition Presentations / Public Speaking Denver, CO 10-15 - 03/16

! Collaborated with MSU Denvers campus Health Center to give nutrition education presentation to 50+ students
! Developed nutrition education content and gave formal presentation to MSU Denvers student organization
BetterWeigh4Life regarding organic vs. conventional foods

AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEERISM

Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association (ACSDA) Denver, CO 12/15 - Present
Co-President (2016 2017) (100 hours)
! Drive membership and in-kind donations through execution of events and fundraisers
! Organize, plan and host nutritional education and professional development opportunities for students
Marketing Assistant (2015 2016)
! Recruited and organized speakers including Denver Broncos RD Bryan Snyder and other nutrition professionals
! Created and distributed marketing materials to effectively advertise ACSDA benefits and attract attendance to events

Denver Dietetic Association Denver, CO 09/16 - Present

MSU Denver Student Representative (30 hours)
! Promote DDA events on the MSU Denver campus through print, social media, and personal communication outlets
! Highlight benefits of joining DDA in conversations with MSU Denver students, faculty and peers

The H.O.N.E.Y. Project Denver, CO 09/16 - Present

Volunteer (13 hours)
! Participated in the Dont Break Your Heart nutrition educational program with Hands On Nutrition Education for Youth
(H.O.N.E.Y.) a non-profit organization teaching nutrition education in schools
! Taught students aged six to fifteen nutrition education related to diabetes and cardiovascular heath
! Provided Spanish translation assistance for English as a second language students
! Established and implemented a more effective communication platform using a cloud-based technology program (HipChat)

Project Angel Heart Denver, CO 05/10 - 05/12

Volunteer (30 hours)
! Planned, prepared, and delivered healthful meals to people suffering from life-threatening illness
! Packaged meals in accordance to specialized dietary needs for over 250 clients

HONORS & AWARDS

! MSU Denver Student Intern of the Year, nominee Metro Caring
! Presidents Honor Role Metropolitan State University of Denver
! Full Scholarship, Division I volleyball athlete University of Denver
! Strength & Conditioning Female Athlete of the Year University of Denver
! NCAA Female Athlete of the Year, nomine National Collegiate Athletic Association