SARAH EDWARDS

edwardss@email.meredith.edu

205 Hudson Street Apt. C Raleigh, NC 27608 (919) 738-7520

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Education:
Meredith College Raleigh, NC Fall 2012-Present Candidate for Master of Science in Nutrition May 2014 (Expected) o Nutrition Graduate Student Association, Executive Team (24 hours) o Nutrition Graduate Program Representative St. Louis Community College Science and Math Pre-requisites Overall GPA: 4.0 St. Louis, MO Fall 2011-Summer 2012

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance Deans List for Five Semesters Overall GPA: 3.53

Fall 2002-Spring 2006

Relevant Experience:
Food Service:
Little Dipper Fondue Restaurant Fall 2006-Summer 2010 Bar Manager (3,000 hours) o Well-versed with local, state and federal regulations with regards to the sale and distribution of alcohol o Coordinated, liaised and managed the beverage and food service functions of the bar Food Service Trainer (350 hours) o Directed and coordinated staff to ensure proper functioning of operations Kitchen Preparation (600 hours) o Monitored food quality; ensured cleanliness of all facilities to meet or surpass health department and HACCP guidelines o Performed all facets of food preparation and presentation within the establishment

Clinical:

Fall 2012-Summer 2013

High Point Regional Medical Center (57 hours) Assisted in data entries for the Oncology Care Team Shadowed various departments including: oncology, renal, ICU, and inpatient/outpatient therapy Chiropractic Advantage (26 hours) Participated in nutrition consultations involving blood analysis and systemic issues such as inflammation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and diabetes

Community:

Summer 2011-Present Meals on Wheels (9 hours) Distributed meals directly to the homes of seniors whose mobility is limited

Slim on Soups (5 hours) Educated patrons, at various Farmers Markets, on the topics of nutrition and health, focusing on the importance of whole, clean, local food and the role this plays in our well-being TABLE (4 hours) Provided emergency food aid to hungry Chapel Hill and Carrboro children Led a cooking class, demonstrating how to make healthy meals, for a low income afterschool program Healthy Living Challenge Presentation (12 hours) Designed and delivered a PowerPoint presentation for encouraging healthier, out-of-home, eating options Wilmington Yoga Center (125 hours) Community outreach involving wellness education (100 hours) Taught yoga sessions for low-income families emphasizing the importance of physical and nutritional well-being (25 hours)