Byron Batchelor

bb04848@georgiasouthern.edu | 404-805-6269 | 4671 Gilhams Rd NE, Roswell, Georgia 30075

Education
Georgia Southern University-Statesboro, GA
Graduate Dietetic Internship: Community Nutrition Emphasis

August 2015 - July 2016

Georgia Southern University- Statesboro, GA

B.S.: Nutrition and Food Science w/ Dietetic emphasis

August 2011 - May 2015

Experience
Professional Experience
Customer Service Provider, Serious Tennis, Marietta, GA
Farm Staff, Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA

August 2009 July 2011

May 2015 - July 2015

Dietetic Internship Experience

Food Service Management

Gained experience in procurement, inventory, Early Head Start, and Farm-to-School with Burke County Schools
Conducted taste tests for students, school nutrition managers, and farmers market patrons
Produced cycle menus for school nutrition programs
Created and analyzed nutritional content of special diet menus using Nutrikids
Followed the USDAs nutrition standards for NSLP, NSBP, SFSP, FFVP, and CACFP menu planning
Developed marketing materials for taste testing opportunities for students.
Planned, developed, and implemented taste testing and nutrition education events for Burke County Schools
Conducted and analyzed the results of a plate waste study surveying over 300 students at Statesboro High School
Conducted an on-site review, food safety audit, and sustainability audit in hospital foodservice
Analyzed and reported on financial data in Burke Countys school nutrition program
Performed test trays as a quality measure in the hospital food service setting
Conducted patient satisfaction surveys of hospital foodservice
Developed and adjusted a weekly cycle menu based on dietary needs of patients in the hospital setting
Developed and implemented training of food service employees in hospital food service
Developed and produced allergen free recipes for Georgia Southern University Dining
Developed promotional events and materials for Nutrition and Food Safety month for Georgia Southern University
Dining.

Community Nutrition

Planned, developed, implemented, and managed the Statesboro Farmers Market by creating marketing materials,
updating social media accounts, developing and implementing events, and managing market activities.
Assembled handouts, display boards, and presentations related to nutrition education for school-aged students,
university students, long term care facilities, medical clinics, and Cooperative Extension.
Developed presentations for low income patients regarding healthy eating on a budget at the Hearts and Hands Clinic
Delivered emergency food packages to families at the Statesboro Food Bank
Counseled WIC patients about low hemoglobin, infant failure to thrive, child and adult obesity, healthier eating habits,
and breastfeeding
Co-organized campus wellness initiatives for Georgia Southern University students
Developed a camp, camp activities, and marketing materials for UGA Extensions 4-H programs.

Byron Batchelor
bb04848@georgiasouthern.edu | 404-805-6269 | 4671 Gilhams Rd NE, Roswell, Georgia 30075

Clinical Nutrition

Practiced the Nutrition Care Process with over 250 obese, renal, diabetic, cancer, cardiovascular, critical care, wound
care, HIV, and GI patients in the adolescent, adult, and elderly populations in the acute care and outpatient settings
Educated over 100 patients on healthful and necessary nutrition for cancer, diabetes, heart health, renal

Continuing Education/Service
Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Expo: Atlanta, GA 2016
Georgia Organics Conference: Columbus, GA 2016
Dietary Staff, Camp Kudzu
June 2016
Working with campers on blood sugar and pump maintenance, checking blood sugars, and meal planning.
Led camp activities and education sessions pertaining to nutrition and wellness
Maintained medical packs with appropriate tools such as insulin, syringes, strips, lances, and various other first aid
materials.
Checking camper blood sugars and delivering glucagon or insulin to campers during midnight hours.
Officer/4 year member, Georgia Southern University Mens Rugby Club
September 2011 - May 2015
Captain, 2013 - 2015: Developed monthly fund reports; oversaw club account and statements; worked closely with
officers to develop training exercises and drills; oversaw community service opportunities; development of marketing
materials for team and school events; maintained relationships with University representatives.
Vice-Captain, 2012 - 2013
o Volunteer, Garden of the Coastal Plain
o August 2014
December 2014
Garden maintenance such as cleaning the grounds, pulling weeds, and general upkeep.
Assisted in event setups, planting, and harvesting.
o Volunteer, Summer Food Program, Claxton School Systems
o June 2014
Assisted in the production of meals and delivery to designated sites for pick up by eligible children.

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o Computer Skills

Nutrikids- Nutrition analysis/Menu planning

Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagram, Vine
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

Google Drive

Survey Monkey- survey generator

o Certifications
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ARC Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED

Certification
ServSafe: Food Protection Manager
Certification, GA

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December 13, 2013 - December 13, 2017

o References
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May 11, 2015 - May 11, 2017

Rebecca Larson, MS, RD, Assistant Director Georgia Southern Dietetic Internship
rebeccalarson@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-2252
Gail Rudd, RD, Clinical Dietitian at Coffee Regional Medical Center
Gailrudd@gmail.com
912-592-1452

Byron Batchelor
bb04848@georgiasouthern.edu | 404-805-6269 | 4671 Gilhams Rd NE, Roswell, Georgia 30075
Nathan Fussell, Camp Twin Lakes Farm Manager
Nathan@camptwinlakes.org
706-474-0840
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