Madison Mae Galascio

628 Mountain Road Kinnelon, NJ 07405 • (973)-461-6783

mmg5576@psu.edu • mgalascio.weebly.com
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA Expected Graduation: May 2019
Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics Option GPA: 3.86/4.0
Minor in Kinesiology DPD GPA: 3.89

Academic Awards/Honors: Penn State Provost’s Award, Dean’s List 7/7 semesters standing, The College of Health and
Human Development Honors Society, Membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

NUTRITION EXPERIENCE
Shop Rite of Oakland Oakland, NJ
Student Intern (150 hours) Summer 2018
• Performed in and out of store cooking demonstrations for children and adults
• Observed and documented weight loss counseling consultations
• Planned and constructed a vegetable garden for 100 pre-school children

Chilton Medical Center Pequannock, NJ

Dietary Aide Summer-2017-Present
• Provide care through interactions for up to 40 patients daily to collect diet orders
• Collaborate with nurses, speech therapists and doctors to provide optimal care to the patient
• Educate patients and family about diet and diet restrictions
Student Intern (150 hours) Summer 2018
• Created nutrition education and wellness materials for hospital’s food service department
• Gained knowledge and experience by observing and noting dietitian and patient interaction
• Performed nutrition analysis and created labels for hospital to-go products
• Assisted with product purchasing and delivery shipments
Volunteer Summer 2016
• Supported kitchen operations via tray assembly, patient floor delivery, and diet office ticketing
• Practiced food handling measures through tray assembly and cafeteria service

Penn State Clinical Research Center University Park, PA

Research and Kitchen Assistant Spring 2017-Present
• Prepare and cook meals for the purpose of studying its effects on cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety standards while performing measurements in kitchen setting
• Collect and record lipid data related to controlled feeding

Camp Fitch Diabetes Camp Internship Erie, PA

Student Dietitian Intern Summer 2017
• Advised children ages 8-15 on strategies and tactics to manage their Type 1 Diabetes
• Checked blood glucose for 50 campers before meals and before bedtimes
• Conducted nutrition education games for diabetic and non-diabetic campers

Penn State Sports Nutrition Office University Park, PA

Student Volunteer Fall 2016
• Assisted with Bod-Pod measurements for student athletes
• Observed nutrition counseling sessions for various athletes and teams

LEADERSHIP
Penn State One-on-One Counseling University Park, PA
Nutrition/Fitness/Stress Student Counselor Fall 2017-Spring 2018
• Met with up to 4 student clients weekly regarding nutrition, fitness and adequate sleep
• Responsible for conducting weekly one-on-one sessions with student peers
• Exceeded the minimum of 40 hours of counseling per semester
 Penn State HealthWorks University Park, PA
Campus Peer Educator/HealthWorks Team Leader Spring 2017-Present
• Conducted workshops and presentations for classes up to 30 students
• Organized tabling events on campus to promote a healthy college lifestyle
• Filmed and edited easy cooking recipes videos/blogs for college students

National Nutrition Month Team University Park, PA

Event Leader Fall 2018-Present
• Organizing monthly cooking events targeted for college students
• Collaborating with nutrition peers to create an event menu

Penn State Relay for Life University Park, PA

Recruitment & Involvement Committee Fall 2017-Spring 2018
• Advocated Relay for Life to Penn State clubs and organizations
• Recruited cancer survivors and sponsors via multiple communication methods for participation
• Fundraised $90,000 dollars in total funding for The American Cancer Society

LARABAR University Park, PA

Brand Ambassador Spring 2018-Present
• Utilize my marketing skills to promote LARABAR products on Penn State’s campus
• Distribute monthly shipments to Penn State clients and students
• Provide detailed feedback to brand contact regarding customer opinion and satisfaction

Penn State Teaching Assistant University Park, PA

Teaching Assistant Spring/Fall 2017
Introduction to Nutrition & Assessment of Nutritional Status
• Conducted weekly office hours and exam reviews for up to 80 students
• Assessed student coursework and provided constructive criticism

RESEARCH:
Penn State Kinesiology Research Lab University Park, PA
Student Researcher Spring 2018
• Participated in the Penn State Undergraduate Research Exhibition of Spring 2018
• Studied relationship between anthropometric and physiological variables and fitness for college students
• Operated IMB SPSS programming to analyze research

Penn State Summer Undergraduate Research Grant University Park, PA

Summer Research Candidate Summer 2018-Present
• Study and research the barriers to healthy eating among college students
• Creating a student survey regarding nutrition barriers and healthy eating for the Fall and Spring semesters
• Utilize student survey to collect data for future analysis

ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Certified
• Penn State Student Nutrition Association (Fall 2015-Present)
• Penn State Spoon University Social Media Specialist (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
• Penn State Club Gymnastics (Fall 2015-Fall 2016)