EMILY POMYKALA, MS, CPT

970 South Main Street APT: 6 Mobile: 973.580.7214

Plantsville, CT 06479 emilypomykala@gmail.com


EDUCATION
Morrison Chartwells Distance Dietetic Internship Program-RD eligible September 2014
School Nutrition Management Concentration
M.S. NUTRITION, with Highest Honor May 2013
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey, 4.0 GPA
B.S. FOODS & NUTRITION with Highest Honor December 2011
College of Saint Elizabeth, Combined BS/MS Program, Morristown, New Jersey, 4.0 GPA

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dietetic Intern, Chartwells k-12 School Dining Services 9/2013-Present
o Conducted and analyzed plate waste study data for three schools (n=600) in conjunction with Cornell Center for
Behavioral Economics and Child Nutrition (BEN) Smarter Lunchrooms Initiative
o Increased breakfast participation at two schools with nutrition education and implementation of Simply Good
marketing materials
o Instituted bottle recycling program at Wethersfield High School
o Lead recipe tasting/food demonstrations for +500 students

Owner, Certified Personal Trainer, EMspiration Fitness
Southington, CT 5/2013-Present
o Prepares and performs pertinent fitness and nutrition topics for NBC CT news broadcasts
o Provides virtual training programs and social media based communications for the public

Instructor, Foods and Nutrition for Fitness Professionals-Exercise Science Program
BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE, Southington, Connecticut 5/2013-Present

Virtual Intern/Nutrition Marketing and Communications Department
THE KELLOGG COMPANY, Battle Creek, Michigan 11/2011-5/2012
o Virtually assisted Registered Dietitians in the creation of nationally distributed Kelloggs Know Network nutrition
breakfast and fiber education and marketing materials

Dietary Aide/Nutrition Assistant
HACKETTSTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Hackettstown, New Jersey 11/2011-5/2012

LEADERSHIP

Co-Chair, Public Relations Committee -CONNECTICUT ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
o Oversees the marketing/PR efforts to Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics affiliate members and the
public.

Chair, Student Advisory Committee- ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 6/2011- 6/2012
o Served as lead liaison to 20,000+ Academy student members, Board of Directors, ACEND, and House of
Delegates
o Presided over all SAC meetings and monthly conference calls


PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
National Institute of Health- Clinical Research Training Certification
ServSafe Essential Foodservice Certification
Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
Adult and Child CPR/AED -Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS- member since 10/2009
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
School Nutrition Association

HONORS
College of Saint Elizabeth Riordan Leadership Award 4/2013
College of Saint Elizabeth Alumnae Association Academic Leadership Award; Graduate Program, Nutrition 2/2012
New Jersey Dietetic Association: Outstanding Student in Dietetics 5/2011