KIRSTEN T. VOSS ktvoss@ilstu.

edu
EDUCATION:
Master of Science, Illinois State University (ISU), Normal, IL
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Major: Family and Consumer Sciences
Sequence: Dietetic Internship
Cumulative GPA: 4.0 (4.0=A)
Supervised Practice Rotations:
Community: Crossing Healthcare, Decatur, IL; Hy-Vee Grocery Store, Bloomington, IL.
Used effective education and counseling skills to facilitate behavior change.
Developed and delivered products, programs, or services that promoted clients health, wellness,
and lifestyle management.
Food Service: McLean County Unit District No. 5 , Normal, IL; UnityPoint Health-Methodist, Peoria, IL.
Coordinated procurement, production, distribution, and service of goods and services.
Performed management functions related to safety, security, and sanitation that affect employees,
customers, patients, facilities, and food.
Clinical: UnityPoint Health-Methodist, Peoria, IL; Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
Performed the Nutrition Care Process and used standardized nutrition language for individuals,
groups, and populations of differing ages and health.
Delivered respectful, science-based answers to patients questions.

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), Stevens Point, WI

Graduation: May 2015
Major: Dietetics
Cumulative GPA: 3.94 (4.0=A; Summa Cum Laude Honors)

MEMBERSHIPS:
STUDENT MEMBER. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, November 2011present.
Membership ID Number 86015498.

CERTIFICATIONS:
SERVSAFE FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. National Restaurant Association, April 26, 20162021.
Certificate Number 13514413.

AWARDS:
STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR. National Association of College and University Food Services, 2015.
National award given annually to one university dining services student employee in the country that best
exemplifies reliability, quality of work, initiative, team work, and contribution to employer.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bloomington School District 87, Bloomington, IL October 2015present.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER. Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for students in elementary, junior high, and
high school in accordance with School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program regulations.

Illinois State University, Normal, IL. August 2015May 2016.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT. Instructed undergraduate students on basic food preparation techniques
and food safety in laboratory setting. Managed assignments, recipes, and gradebook for lab portion of course.

College of Professional Studies Caf, Stevens Point, WI. August 2014May 2015.
CAF ASSOCIATE. Responsible for food production, cashiering, serving customers, and barista duties. Educated
customers about seasonal from-scratch menu items and locally sourced ingredients.

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UWSP Dining and Summer Conferences, Stevens Point, WI. September 2012May 2015.
BAKERY STUDENT MANAGER. General Student Employee for two years. Bakery Student Manager for one
year. Supervised and trained employees during assigned shifts. Organized tasks related to accurate, high-quality, and
timely production of bakery orders. Facilitated communication between multiple departments of dining services.

Cousins Subs, Franklin, WI November 2010August 2013

SHIFT MANAGER. Supervised food preparation, cash register operations, and cleaning practices. Opened and
closed restaurant without supervision. Secured restaurant doors and cash drawer at night. Managed customer
complaints and questions. Selected to train new employees.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
University of Northern Iowa Department of Residence, Cedar Falls, IA. May 2014July 2014.
DINING INTERN. Selected as one of 49 interns out of 216 applicants nationwide for food service management
internship offered through the National Association of College and University Food Services. Explored all aspects
of university food service management. Developed proficiency in FoodPro food service management software.

Milwaukee Area Health Education Center, Milwaukee, WI. May 2013.

WISCONSIN EXPRESS PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. One of ten healthcare professional students selected for
2013 internship. Participated in weeklong cultural immersion program focused on diversity, inter-professional
teamwork, and urban healthcare disparities. Examined the effects of poverty on healthcare access.

VOLUNTEER AND SPECIAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

West Bloomington Revitalization ProjectVeggie Oasis, Bloomington, IL. May 2016October 2016.
GLEANING VOLUNTEER. Collected fresh produce donations from local farmers market and distributed
donations to community members in need. Provided cooking and nutrition education to community members
receiving donated food. Coordinated and trained gleaning volunteers.

Variety of events, Greendale, WI; Stevens Point, WI; Normal, IL. June 2013September 2016.
EVENT CATERER. Planned menus, prepared food, served guests, and marketed for special events through Carls
Catering, UWSP Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics, ISU Department of Family and Consumer Sciences,
and ISU Campus Dining Services.

American Diabetes Association Camp Granada, Monticello, IL. July 2016.

DIETETIC VOLUNTEER. Responsible for meal planning, carbohydrate counting, coordination of daily snacks,
blood sugar documentation, and activity supervision at summer camp for youth with diabetes.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), Custer, WI. January 2015June 2015.
CAF CO-COORDINATOR. Assisted with menu creation, local food procurement, donation facilitation, food
safety monitoring, volunteer scheduling and training, production schedules, service flow, equipment set up, allergen
management, and customer service for MREA Energy Fair Caf. Supervised operation of MREA Energy Fair Caf
in coordination with small leadership team.

UWSP Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics, Stevens Point, WI. September 2012May 2015.
OFFICER. Co-Treasurer officer for two years. Historian officer for one year. Wrote and managed annual $10,000+
budget. Planned meetings for 60 member organization. Mentored underclassmen dietetics students.

UWSP Student Food Pantry: The Cupboard, Stevens Point, WI. September 2011May 2015.
PANTRY VOLUNTEER. Planned and facilitated food drives. Managed incoming and outgoing food using Excel.
Assisted students with utilizing the food pantry. Educated students, faculty, and community members about The
Cupboards services.

REFERENCES:
Available upon request.

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