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KAVAN 654 County Road Q, North Bend, Nebraska 68649 l kjkavan@ilstu.edu l 402-615-8160

EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Family and Consumer Sciences Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetic Internship, Thesis focused on Summer Food Service Program Leadership and Communication Minor
Leadership and Project Management Emphasis Honors Program, Motivational Interviewing senior project
Illinois State University University of Nebraska—Lincoln
August 2016—Present May 2018 Completion August 2012—May 2016

SUPERVISED PRACTICE
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT ROTATION SET
Westminster Village Retirement Community Memorial Medical Center School District 87
Bloomington, Illinois Springfield, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois
ü Performed operational, managerial, and administrative duties, revised home-delivery daily meal service menu to meet regulations
ü Proactively approached situations to address and disbar potential concerns, sought improvements to increase efficiency and ease
ü Delivered in-service for food service employees on importance of altered diets, demonstrated proper procedure to thicken liquids
ü Fostered relationships with kitchen and call center staff, actively participated in each staff role, jumped in to help with their work
ü Focused on patient needs and food and delivery preferences, was involved in functioning and overseeing the room service system

CLINICAL NUTRITION ROTATION SET
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Memorial Medical Center
Bloomington, Illinois Springfield, Illinois
ü Partnered with food service department to schedule meal and supplement delivery, addressed cases of challenging food demands
ü Interacted with patients, families, and support staff to accurately determine nutritional status prior to admission and during stay
ü Sought to build rapport with patients, frequently monitored progress towards goals, documented per organizational policies

COMMUNITY NUTRITION ROTATION SET
DMH Health and Wellness Center Day Care Resources, Inc.
Decatur, Illinois Tremont, Illinois
ü Supported local children’s home and day care centers’ efforts to follow federal guidelines via in-person and phone consultations
ü Developed educational and informational materials for clients utilizing Microsoft Word and Publisher-like software platforms
ü Strengthened motivational interviewing skills, worked to help clients desire positive lifestyle changes and set achievable goals

NUTRITION EXPERIENCE
CHILDREN’S NUTRITION CONSULTANT AND COACH February 2018—Present
OSF CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; OSF MEDICAL GROUP—PEDIATRICS BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
ü Offer nutrition counseling and education to children and their families via scheduled or impromptu visits and phone consultations
ü Create childhood obesity resource binder for the doctors and nurses, perform nutrition evaluations and teach staff to do the same
ü Tailor approach to specific circumstances and needs of each child and family, provide encouragement and consistent goal support

PARENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM: STRATEGIES FOR FUTURE PROCEDURES MASTER’S THESIS
SCHOOL DISTRICT 87; ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS August 2017—Present
ü Collaborated with Ms. McCoy, food service director, to address District 87’s low Summer Food Service Program participation rate
ü Utilized associated literature to modify and administer questionnaire, sought to discover parent-perceived barriers to attendance
ü Analyzed trends and significance of data, proposed procedures for the district, additional program sites, and further research

CHILDREN’S TYPE ONE DIABETES CAMP DIETETIC INTERN AND CABIN AIDE July 2017
CAMP GRANADA MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS
ü Assisted young campers with menu selection, monitored carbohydrates and insulin dosed, provided MyPlate lesson and activities

FOOD SERVICE GRADUATE ASSISTANT August 2016—May 2017
SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIT 5 NORMAL, ILLINOIS
ü Monitored and balanced expenditures to annual budget, prepared records and invoices for accounting, corresponded with vendors
ü Maintained school meal accounts, including free and reduced-price applications, presented nutrition materials to high school class

ONE STEP CHILDREN’S GARDEN CLASS TEACHER AND TENDER March 2016—August 2016
HY-VEE GROCERY STORE FREMONT, NEBRASKA
ü Engaged children in whole process from the garden to their plate, underlined benefits, a healthful balance, and food preparation
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT AND DIET TECHNICIAN September 2015—August 2016
MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Coordinated patient meal orders, assured adherence to proper diet, consistency, and texture according to rehabilitation goals
ü Performed interdisciplinary tasks to best serve each patient, utilized diet tech role to support and advocate for the kitchen staff
ü Conducted tray and enteral nutrition audits, made necessary changes to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance

IMPLICATIONS OF INSECURE ATTACHMENT FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY RISK RESEARCH ASSISTANT September 2016—May 2016
UNL DEPARTMENT OF CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY STUDIES LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Prepared necessary research elements, trained to engage toddlers during experiment and facilitate parent-child interactions

NUTRITION OUTREACH VOLUNTEER November 2015—April 2016
LINCOLN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Prepared, sampled, and promoted healthy recipes to veterans and staff as part of their Healthy Teaching Kitchen Initiative

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAY WASTE COLLECTION STUDY VOLUNTEER December 2015—March 2016
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—SMARTER LUNCHROOMS MOVEMENT LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Gathered qualified, randomized student trays for data collection, gained insight into meal guidelines and governmental funding

COOKING CLUB VOLUNTEER September 2015—October 2015
FREDSTROM ELEMENTARY SIX-WEEK PROGRAM LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Guided children in preparing numerous unique and healthy recipes, participated in nutrition-focused activities with the children

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
CHILD CAREGIVER—SUPERVISORY ROLE September 2016—Present
VALE CHURCH BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
ü Train workers to care for children according to organizational policies and procedures, lead activities and interact with children

COMMUNITY GARDEN—LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FULFILLMENT August 2016—August 2017
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORMAL, ILLINOIS
ü Managed community garden, partnered with and donated food to local agencies, met with and trained volunteers to tend garden

STUDENT ORGANIZATION TREASURER AND LEADER January 2015—August 2016
NEXTGEN COLLEGE MINISTRY—FAITH BIBLE CHURCH LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Led a small group, functioned as member of hospitality team, and organized rides to and from church for students without a car

SUPERVISORY TEACHING ASSISTANT—INTERPERSONAL SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP COURSE January 2014—May 2014
UNL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATION LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Evaluated student work, provided constructive feedback, encouraged leadership growth, led student group, managed fellow TAs

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM PEER MENTOR August 2013—October 2013
UNL HONORS PROGRAM GUIDANCE TO FRESHMAN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
ü Supported freshmen Honors students as they transitioned to campus and developed skills to thrive in their new environment

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS—NATIONAL AND NEBRASKA involved in School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group
SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION through 12/2020
AHA BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION through 1/2020

REFERENCES
MRS. CHRISTINA ROLLINS, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, CLSSGB
DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES, SUPERVISED PRACTICE FOOD SERVICE PRECEPTOR
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS l rollins.christina@mhsil.com l 217-479-5724
Current Director of Quality, Safety, and Compliance at Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville, Illinois

MS. JULIE MCCOY, MS, RDN, LDN, SNS
SCHOOL NUTRITION DIRECTOR AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR, SUPERVISED PRACTICE FOOD SERVICE PRECEPTOR
SCHOOL DISTRICT 87 BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS l McCoyJ@district87.org l 309-827-6031 extension 1023

DR. JULIE SCHUMACHER, EdD, RDN, LDN
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY NORMAL, ILLINOIS l jmraede@ilstu.edu l 309-438-7031