Samantha Zelm

(847) 471-6901 snzelm@gmail.com

samanthazelm.weebly.com
832 Burr Oak Circle
Cary, IL 60013

E D U C AT I O N
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition with
Concentration in Dietetics, GPA: 3.90
December 2014
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL, Associates of Science, GPA: 3.93
May 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Projects Coordinator, Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois, Crystal Lake, IL
October 2016-Present
Act as ambassador for the Heart & Sole program for 6th-8th grade girls including leading training for coaches
Manage GOTRNWILs social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Assist program team with implementation of online training module while acting as liaison between council and
coaches
Dietetic Technician, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
June 2013-March 2014
Assisted patients in planning meals while ensuring orders corresponded with dietary restrictions and modified diets
including cardiac, diabetic, renal, mechanical soft, and full/clear liquid
Communicated with dietitians regarding patients nutritional needs
Calculated calorie and protein intake for calorie counts for 3-10 patients daily based on RDs request
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Intern, AscendCHC, Urbana, IL
October 2013-March 2014
Developed food logs and learning materials including snack lists and how to interpret the hunger scale
Planned balanced meals for five patients in the Intensive Outpatient Program
Constructed specific individualized meal plans for patients consisting of three meals and three snacks along with
appropriate times to be eaten
Nutrition Peer Educator, McKinley Health Care Center, Champaign, IL
August 2013-March 2014
Prepared one to two nutrition education programs per week for a diverse range of audiences including sororities,
student organizations and women from The Center for Women in Transition
Created various learning materials on topics such as fad diets, portion distortion, dining hall tips, and alcohol
awareness
Student Intern, Riverside Medical Center-Diabetes Wellness Center, Bourbonnais, IL
Summer 2013
Collaborated with the dietitian to teach four, three-hour diabetes education classes for 10-12 patients covering
carbohydrate counting and healthy eating habits
Taught My Plate guidelines and portion sizes to over 50 children at the Chicago Bears Back-to-School Fair
MEMBERSHIPS
Student Dietetic Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Eastern Illinois Dietetic Association
Health Professions Council

Liaison 2012-2013, Co-President 2013-2014

2012-2014
2012-2014
SDA Representative 2012-2013

SKILLS
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Certified Food Safety Manager (20908664)
2013
Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (01624523)