HOLLY FORBES

5140 Millenium Dr NW, Annex 5044B1, Huntsville, AL 35806

holly_forbes@hotmail.com | 404-587-5762

EDUCATION

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY, HUNTSVILLE, AL

MAJOR: DIETETICS

Degree to be completed by May, 2018

GPA: 3.99
HONORS

EMPLOYMENT

Burger King Scholars Recipient (2014)

Foot Locker Foundation, Inc-UNCF Scholarship (2016)
General Mills Health Scholarship Recipient (2015)
Oakwood University Alumni Association Greater Orlando Chapter Book Scholarship (2014, 2015)
Oakwood University Deans List (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016)
Oakwood University Premier Scholarship Recipient (2014)
Oakwood University White Ribbon Medallion (2015)
Highest Scholastic Achievement in Category I (2015)
Oakwood University Gold Ribbon Medallion (2016)
Sprint Scholars Program (For Freshmen Only) Recipient (2015)
OFFICE ASSISTANT Oakwood University Nutrition and Dietetics Department
AUGUST 24, 2015 PRESENT

Assist the Dietetic Internship Program Director in daily operations.

File internship rotations and portfolios in their designated locations.
Create program schedule and booklet for Blacks in Nutrition and Dietetics (BIND) Symposium
Assist the director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics with nutrition class.
Create and grade tests and various assignments for nutrition class.
Facilitate and grade online class discussions about nutrition.

NAVIGATOR Oakwood University New Student Orientation

AUGUST, 2015 PRESENT

Help new and transfer students find their way around campus
Answer questions that students and parents may have about student life at Oakwood University
Assist the Director of First Year Experience and Advising with preparation for activities
Coordinate and lead small group activities and discussions
Motivate and encourage students
Demonstrate a willingness to listen, learn and lead
Be a mentor to students throughout the year.

READING AND CRAFTS TEACHER Broward Junior Academy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

JUNE, 2016

Instruct reading and crafts class for 1st 8th grade students
Supervise students at field trips
Facilitate a positive learning environment

KITCHEN ASSISTANT Abundant Life Wellness Institute (ALWI)

APRIL 30 JUNE 7, 2015

VOLUNTEER

Prepared nutritionally balanced meals for guests

Ensured the kitchen was sanitary at all times
Presented a lecture on the importance of drinking water
Prepared meals for community events in conjunction with health lectures on hypertension,
diabetes, colon health, and cancer.
Facilitated and coordinated a graduation for the guests who completed the 10-day session
programs

MISSION VOLUNTEER, The National Association for the Prevention of Starvation, Huntsville, AL

SEPTEMBER, 2014 - PRESENT

Travel to various cities in the United States during school breaks such as Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and Spring break.
Assist in the headquarters office with upcoming mission preparation.
Plan and participate in juvenile detention center programs to encourage incarcerated youth and
empower them.
Plan and participate in school presentations to show students the importance of mission work in
their daily lives.
Assist with community outreach programs in lower income communities.

ASSISTANT CHEF, A Change in Me Summer Camp, Sawyerville, AL

JULY, 2016

Prepared and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner for campers and staff.
Organized food and cooking materials
Kept an updated inventory of food supplies
Created a budget and shopped for supplies according to budget.
Printed out nutrition facts for each menu item

GARDEN VOLUNTEER, CASA Community Garden of Madison County, Huntsville, AL

SEPTEMBER, 2014

LEADERSHIP

Eliminated weeds and cultivated the soil for the growing of vegetables
Harvested fruits, vegetables, and herbs

EVENT COORDINATOR Oakwood University Student Nutrition Awareness Club (SNAC), Huntsville, AL
APRIL, 2016 PRESENT

SECRETARY Oakwood University Student Nutrition Awareness Club (SNAC), Huntsville, AL

AUGUST, 2015 APRIL, 2016

The purpose of the Oakwood University Student Nutrition Awareness Club (SNAC) is to increase student
and community awareness on nutrition-related issues through service learning & community service
activities, and to promote the field of dietetics to the student.
HEALTH AMBASSADOR Oakwood University, Healthy Campus 2020 Initiative
AUGUST, 2015 - PRESENT

Healthy Campus 2020 is Oakwood Universitys organized initiative to empower students to make healthy
choices. Health Ambassadors play an essential role in energizing others to live abundant lives and to
carry the message of holistic health to their peers. Health Ambassadors are a catalyst for changing the
campus culture to one that is centered on love, health and wellness of mind, body, and spirit.
HEAD HEALTH AMBASSADOR Oakwood University, Healthy Campus 2020 Initiative
AUGUST, 2016 PRESENT

Lead the Health Ambassadors program

Oversee execution of monthly activities
Gather Ambassadors for community service projects
Plan and facilitate STANDOUT Training for new ambassadors
Participate in CPR Training

PUBLIC RELATIONS REP Alabama Dietetic Association (ALDA), Huntsville, AL

AUGUST, 2016 PRESENT

FOOD COMMITTEE LEADER National Assoc. for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS), Huntsville, AL
AUGUST, 2016 PRESENT

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE HEAD National Assoc. for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS), Huntsville, AL
AUGUST, 2015 MAY, 2016

NAPS is a student volunteer disaster relief group which began with a group of students who were
passionate about volunteering time to relieving physical and spiritual suffering around the world.
SECRETARY Nature Speaks Science Foundation
OCTOBER, 2015 APRIL, 2016

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Nature Speaks Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to proclaim the character of
God through science. Nature Speaks seeks to inspire congregations, children, and scientists alike to
appreciate the wonders of creation through presentations, literature, and various events.
MEMBER, Oakwood BioMedical Association (OBMA) Health Fair Planning Committee

Assisted in planning a health fair for the members of a lower-income community in Hunstville, AL
Spearheaded nutrition booth and healthy campus booth

NORTH ALABAMA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER

SEPTEMBER, 2015 PRESENT

Professional network of dietitians and nutritionists in the North Alabama region.

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS MEMBER
FEBRUARY, 2015 PRESENT

The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

REFERENCES

Microsoft Word

Proficient

Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient

Microsoft Excel

Intermediate

Adobe InDesign

Working Knowledge

Adobe Photoshop

Working Knowledge

FIONA LEWIS, PhD, MS, RD

Oakwood University
Didactic Program in Dietetics, Adjunct Professor
Email: flewis@oakwood.edu
Phone: 256-726-7230
JOYCELYN PETERSON, DrPh, RD
Oakwood University
Dietetic Internship Program, Director
Email: jpeterson@oakwood.edu
Phone: 256-726-7228
JHUMIA PILE, BS
Abundant Life Wellness Institute
Program Director
Email: jpile@napsoc.org
Phone: 334-624-2552
DARLA PRICE, BS
The National Association for the Prevention of Starvation
Office Manager
Email: dprice@napsoc.org
Phone: 256-262-7712
BETHIE MELIDOR
Broward Junior Academy
Teacher
Phone: 954-815-0078

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