Katelynn H.

Maclin
C: (317) 287-4483 | khmaclin@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/khmaclin | Meal Portfolio: http://katiemaclin.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position at IU Health Riley Hospital working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics | Ball State University | Anticipated December 2017
Thesis title: Dietary Intake of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Enrolled in a
Summer Camp
GPA of 4.0
Graduate Assistant Nominee
Presentation of abstracts at Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and Food & Nutrition
Conference & Expo

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics | Ball State University | May 2016
GPA of 3.921, Summa Cum Laude
Ball State Dietetics Association, Vice President of National Nutrition Month
Golden Key International Honour Society
National Collegiate Honor Society
Student Voluntary Services
Running Club
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dietetic Intern | Ball State University | May 2017-Present
Clinical Rotation | St. Vincent Kokomo
o Conducted initial assessments and follow-ups on ~11 patients per day in a 125-bed
hospital
o Completed dietitian referrals to improve the nutritional status of patients
o Provided nutrition support recommendations via tube feedings and TPN
Food service Rotation | St. Vincent Kokomo
o Accomplished a mock sanitation inspection
o Evaluated customer satisfaction with dietary options and made recommendations
o Created Wellness Wednesday projects
o Assessed non-select menus for patients to prevent monotony of intake
o Completed wellness assessment of cafeteria items
Community Rotation | Diabetes Care Center - Community Hospital
o Created individualized meal plans for patients with diabetes
o Taught and lead meal planning classes based on a sustainable pattern of eating
o Provided nutrition advice based on cholesterol screening results to attendees of a local
health fair
o Presented a Diabetes & Dementia PowerPoint to individuals in the diabetes support
group
Community Rotation | Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
o Explained laboratory values to patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
o Provided nutrition education on ways to improve suboptimal laboratory values
 o Completed nutrition assessments for patients on dialysis
o Explained the appropriate diet to patients on dialysis, emphasizing key nutrients
Graduate Assistant | Ball State University | May 2016-May 2017
Conducted Research on Diet Quality Amongst Children with ASD and Factors Surrounding Food
Choices in Choice Food Pantries
Developed Qualtrics Survey to Assess Nutrition Literacy Among Choice Food Pantry Users
Initiated Qualtrics Survey in 50 Individuals to Assess Feasibility for Food Insecure Pantry Clients
Contacted and Coordinated with Choice Food Pantries to Examine the Atmosphere for
Potentiation of Research
Generated Focus-Group Questionnaire Used to Collect Information from Pantry Users on Factors
Surrounding Food Choices in Choice Food Pantry
Arranged and Administered Cooking Demonstrations for 30 Children with ASD at a Summer
Camp
Recommended Improvements for Nutrition Education Program Developed for Children with
ASD

Nutrition Service Representative | IU Health | May 2015-December 2015

Take Orders and Serve Patient Trays on Various Diet Orders, 40-60 patients (day/night)
Prioritize Various Tasks While Meeting Patients Needs
Communicate Appropriately and Effectively with Patients and Family Members

JOB EXPERIENCE
Customer Service | Home City Ice | August 2012-August 2014
Oversaw and Tracked Sold Ice Bags to Assist with Fund Auditing
Collected Generated Funds Provided by Vendors
Communicated Orders with Vendors to Ensure High Customer Satisfaction of Foods and
Beverages Provided at the Fair

Customer Service | Cold Stone Creamery | October 2010-July 2013

Acquired, Assembled and Distributed Individualized Ice Cream Orders
Collected Generated Funds Provided by Customers
Facilitated with Maintenance of Cleanliness to Uphold a Pleasing Eating Environment

Front Desk Attendant | Saint Louis University | January 2013-May 2013

Performed Key Audits
Supervised Main Entrance of Dorm to Permit Appropriate Students and Guests
Communicated with Guests to Check Them into the Building

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Heaven After Hell Rescue | Indianapolis, IN | 2014, 2015
National Nutrition Month Promotion | Muncie, IN | 2014, 2015, 2016
Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | 2013, 2014, 2015
Harvest Soup Kitchen | 2013
Various Events through Alpha Gamma Delta and Student Voluntary Services | 2013, 2014
Food Kitchen | Indianapolis, IN; Muncie, IN | 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Drum Stick Dash | 2012
Caring Hands Camp | 2012
Barnes Jewish Noble Health and Nutrition Promotion | St. Louis, MO | 2012
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
1. Maclin K, Kandiah J, Haroldson A, Khubchandani J. Nutrition education intervention by
registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) improve sweet and plant-based protein consumption in
children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017; 117(9): A29.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.267
2. Jones CL, Ksobiech K, Maclin K. They do a wonderful job of surviving: Supportive
communication exchanges between volunteers and users of a choice food pantry. J Hunger
Environ Nutr. 2017: 1-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2017.1337535