Gabriella E.

Balla
131 Longview Drive ● Saylorsburg PA 18353 ● 908-619-6727 ● gabriellaeballa@gmail.com
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EDUCATION

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Foods June 2017
ACEND-Accredited DPD Program
Cumulative GPA: 3.50 Cumulative
DPD Total GPA: 3.73
English Minor

Warren County Community College Warren County, NJ

Associate Degree, English May 2014
EXPERIENCE

Sodexo Dietetic Internship Allentown, PA

Dietetic Intern September 2018-August 2018
➢ Complete 560 basic, intermediate, advanced, long term care and staff relief clinical hours
in various healthcare settings, including St. Luke’s Health Networks and Gracedale
Nursing Home
➢ Practice dietetics in community settings for 176 hours, including 16 hours in an
outpatient setting, 16 hours each with children, adults, and older adults, and 8 hours at a
professional conference
➢ Develop management skills in clinical, patient services and food service management
settings by completing 280 management rotation hours in various settings, including
corporate dining at Sanofi Pasteur
➢ Enhance culinary skills, develop recipes and perform cooking demonstrations while
providing nutrition education during 232 culinary concentration hours in corporate and
university settings

Sodexo Dining Services at Northampton Community College Bethlehem, PA

Temporary Intern November 2017-July 2018
➢ Gather nutrition information for both Sodexo and non-Sodexo recipes utilized at the
facility
➢ Assist Registered Dietitian with developing nutrient analyses for non-Sodexo recipes
using NutritionistPro, Axxya Systems
➢ Assemble up-to-date nutrition information into cohesive document for customer access
➢ Create labels for packaged goods in accordance with the labeling law for restaurants and
retail establishments selling away-from-home-foods
➢ Develop menu boards for dining services with appropriate nutrition-related information

St. Luke’s Hospital Network Phillipsburg, NJ

Dietary Administration Food Service Aide August 2015-November 2017
 ➢ Provide patients with quality room service-style dining by taking verbal orders over the
phone
➢ Inform patients of dietary restrictions and how to choose foods from menu
➢ Assemble and deliver patient trays
➢ Stay up to date with changes in kitchen and diet office operations
➢ Make appropriate recommendations for changes to managers, supervisors, and dietitians
➢ Complete tray delivery, supplement usage, and item usage reports

Center for Nutrition & Performance Philadelphia, PA

Sports Nutrition Assistant March 2016-June 2017
➢ Accepted for 1 of 5 undergraduate, 18 month appointments
➢ Educate NCAA Division 1 Drexel athletes on sport specific nutrition to achieve peak
performance and aid in recovery
➢ Develop education materials for Philadelphia Union soccer team
➢ Assist in developing, making, packaging, and delivering Dragon Gels to Drexel athletic
teams
➢ Provide evidence-based nutritional advice to the Drexel community

Drexel University Student Centers Philadelphia, PA

Concierge March 2015-June 2017
➢ Provide quality customer service and information regarding all campus activity to
students, staff, and visitors in need via phone call or in person
➢ Stay up to date on daily campus functions
➢ Maintain a safe environment
➢ Monitor the distribution of laptops, tablets, and SeptaCompasses

Barnes and Noble Cafe and Starbucks Philadelphia, PA and Whitehall PA

Café Server and Barista January 2014-February 2015

OTHER AFFILIATIONS
Student Member Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Servsafe Food Safety Certification Sodexo Menu Graphics
HealthTouch Food Service Program Sysco eNutrition
Epic Systems Software

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List, Drexel University - Fall Quarter 14-15 - Winter Quarter 14-15 - Spring Quarter 15-
16 - Fall Quarter 16-17
Dean’s Scholarship, Drexel University
Phi Theta Kappa National Award Scholarship - Fall 2014-Present