Rachel Ostendorf Permanent Address:

rlostendorf@bsu.edu 1280 Revere Ridge Rd.

815-298-9126 (cell) Rockford, IL 61108

EDUCATION Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Master of Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics: August 2016 - Current
Dietetic Internship: January November 2017

Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics: July 2016
Deans List: Fall 2015, Fall 2014 GPA: 3.75/4.0

Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Associate in Applied Science: Fitness, Wellness & Sport: May 2014
Deans List: Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012 GPA: 3.6/4.0

PROFILE Skills:
Passionate about helping individuals achieve healthier lives through
changes in nutrition
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly responsible, reliable, and self-motivated

WORK EXPERIENCE

Foodservice Experience, Dietetic Internship

Reid Health, Richmond, IN

Community Experience, Dietetic Internship

Martins Supermarket, Northern IN
Northwest YMCA, Muncie, IN

Clinical Experience, Dietetic Internship

Kings Daughters Health, Madison, IN

Catering Staff, Ball State University Catering, Muncie, IN

September 2015 December 2016
Provided quality customer service in a fast paced environment
Delivered exceptional and friendly service to guests
Worked as a team to complete goals

Dietary Aide, Presence Cor Mariae, Rockford, IL

May 2015 August 2015
Prepared for and served meals to residents
Recognized and tended to specific dietary needs of the resident
Practiced patient-focused service through exemplary customer service
Organized and maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation

Front Desk Staff, FitMe Wellness, Rockford, IL

April 2014 - July 2014
Provided tours of the club in a positive and upbeat manner
Assisted with new membership sign-up
 Rachel Ostendorf Permanent Address:
rlostendorf@bsu.edu 1280 Revere Ridge Rd.
815-298-9126 (cell) Rockford, IL 61108

VOLUNTEER WORK

Volunteer, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

September 2016, & December 2016
Met with National Guardsmen one-on-one to help them create nutrition-
related goals
Assessed their Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs). Sent out emails
which included nutritional advice and relevant handouts.
Discussed their progress three months later by looking at their FFQs

Volunteer, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN

October 2015
Worked one-on-one with a Health and Wellness Coordinator from the
American Dairy Association Indiana
Educated guests and clinicians about the benefits of dairy
Provided nutritional handouts to hospital staff

Dietetic Patient Ambassador, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN

October 2014 December 2014
Assisted with delivering and collecting meal trays from patient rooms
Upheld dietary restrictions and modifications for patients to ensure patient
safety and health

Practicum Student, NorthPointe Wellness, Roscoe, IL

June 2014 July 2014
Shadowed a clinical dietitian and personal trainers
Performed health assessments including BMI, skin-fold test, treadmill stress
test, and blood pressure
Assisted with the conduction of sports physicals for local high school students

AWARD Academic Distinction Scholarship, Ball State University (Fall 2014 May 2016)

MEMBERSHIPS
ServSafe Certified (December 2015)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member, IL (August 2015 current)
Ball State University Student Dietetic Association Member (December 2014
December 2016)
Phi Theta Kappa Member (August 2012 May 2014)