Racheal Speltz

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E D UC ATI O N
• The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, 2019
• The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - Bachelor of Science in Education, Dietetics, 2018
• The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2015

E X P E R I E NC E
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, ST, JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL; MEMPHIS, TN
AU GUS T 20 18 - P RE S E N T
• Visit with patients for nutrition assessments and recommend dietary improvements, oral supplementation, and/or
appetite stimulants.
• Educate patients and their family/caregiver on St. Jude’s Eating Safely guidelines.
• Develop educational material over various areas of nutrition and/or behaviors related to nutrition.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS; MEMPHIS, TN

J AN U A RY 20 18 - MAY 20 1 8
• Purchased materials for laboratory sessions and assisted.
• Graded students coursework and answered questions
• Maintained a clean work environment for students and faculty.

R E H A B I L I TAT I O N T H E R A P Y A I D E , R E G I O N A L O N E H E A LT H ; M E M P H I S , T N
OCTOBER 2015 - JANUARY 2018
• Assisted with therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical or occupational therapist.
• Reviewed patients’ chart to ensure assigned patients were safe for ambulation.
• Educated and assisted patients on the importance of ambulation for maximal health benefits.

EQ UES TR IA N C AM P IN TE RN , S H E L B Y FA RM S S TA B LE S ; ME MP H I S , T N
J U N E 5, 20 17- J UNE 30, 2 0 17
• Composed day-to-day schedules of activities and delegated to counselors.
• Redesigned learning material for children for optimal education.
• Coached children on correct riding skills.

D I E TA RY I N T E R N , B A P T I S T M E M O R I A L H E A LT H C A R E ; O X F O R D , M S
J U N E 20 15 - A U GU S T 201 5
• Supported kitchen staff with meal preparation activities and tray assembly.
• Recorded test trays, tray accuracy reports, and timed tested trays.
• Delivered trays to patients and returned empty trays to kitchen.
 R E S E A R C H T E C H N I C I A N , E L S O H LY L A B O R ATO R I E S I N C O R P O R AT E D ; O X F O R D , M S
M AY 20 14 - J UN E 20 1 5
• Prepared samples for HPLC and LC/MS-MS testing.
• Implemented Good Manufacturing Practices throughout the laboratory at all times.
• Collected data and analyzed results to create graphics for publication.

SAL ES A S SOC IATE , H IBB E TT S P O RT IN G G O O DS ; HE RNA NDO , MS

J U N E 20 11 - MAY 20 12
• Created a friendly and welcoming environment for customers.
• Provided assistance and advice to customers regarding purchases.
• Finalized purchases and thanked customers

PR OFE S S I O N A L A F F I LI AT IO NS
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—Student Member
• Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group
• Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Group
• Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

H O N O R S A N D AWA R D S
• February 2019 Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN
Poster Winner in the Clinical Nutrition Division: Analyzing Nutrition Status and Outcomes of Pediatric Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia
• April 2018 National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Edmond, OK
Oral Presentation: Is It Possible To Create a Low-Fat, High Nutritional Value, and Allergen Free Cupcake?
• April 2018 Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
Poster Winner in the Food Service Division: Is It Possible To Create a Low-Fat, High Nutritional Value, and
Allergen Free Cupcake?
• March 2018 The University of Memphis Annual Student Research Forum, Memphis, TN
Poster Winner in the Undergraduate Life and Health Sciences: Is It Possible To Create a Low-Fat, High
Nutritional Value, and Allergen Free Cupcake?
• October 2017 The University of Memphis Works in Progress Symposium, Memphis, TN
Oral Presentation: Is It Possible To Create a Low-Fat, High Nutritional Value, and Allergen Free Cupcake?

C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
August 2018 to August 2020
• Collaborative IRB Training Initiative: Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research
August 2018 to August 2021
• ServSafe Food Handler
December 2017 to December 2020
• Darkness to Light Stewards for Children
March 2018