Alexandra R.

Cook
Current Address
197 Yellowstone Dr. # 208
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(248) 520-9235 acooknutrition@gmail.com

www.alexcookrdn.weebly.com

Permanent Address
2950 Seymour Lk Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462

EDUCATION
University of Virginia Health System- Charlottesville, VA
Graduation June 2015
Dietetic Internship, Emphasis in Nutrition Support & Pediatrics
Provided individualized medical nutrition therapy and implemented the nutrition care process for a
variety of patients with critical and chronic illness
Developed counseling skills in a variety of outpatient settings including diabetes management, student
health, inborn errors of metabolism, polycystic ovary disease, and pediatric weight management
Managed nutrition support regimens for complex ICU patients using enteral and parenteral nutrition
Major Capstone Project: A Strong Foundation: Dietary and Lifestyle Curriculum for Women at
Risk for Osteoporosis- Conducted osteoporosis prevention research and presented class materials to
40 women of menopausal age
Specialization & Staff Relief: Digestive Health, Nutrition Support Surgery, Inpatient Oncology
Michigan State University- East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Deans List- Overall GPA 3.6

May 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
UVA Nutrition Services- Charlottesville, VA
Special Events Catering
Provided excellent service for private and public events

Sept 2014-June 2015

Spartan Child Development Center- East Lansing, MI

Kitchen Assistant, Aide Staff
Designed weekly menus meeting USDA requirements
Ensured children with allergies received individualized meals
Interacted with young children in a classroom setting

Aug 2012- May 2014

MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition- East Lansing, MI

Jan 2013- May 2013
Department Aide
Instructed 20 undergraduate students during weekly course recitation
Assisted professor and colleagues with class preparation, quiz questions, and course work
Cooks Farm Dairy, Inc.- Ortonville, MI
Public Relations & Retail Manager
Managed company website, Facebook page, and customer inquiries
Trained employees to perform retail services

March 2007-Aug 2011

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
PB&J Fund- Charlottesville, VA
Feb 2015-June 2015
Community Kitchen Volunteer
Partnered to address childhood food insecurity through cooking and nutrition education
Devoted expertise and planning to grant-funded Fresh Farmacy program
McLaren of Greater Lansing- Lansing, MI
Patient Care Volunteer
Supported patients and families in the Emergency Room Department

Sept 2013-Jan 2014

Campus Crusade for Christ- Michigan State University

May 2012- May 2013
Outreach and Community Service Representative
Coordinated campus, community, and international service opportunities for students
Seymour Lake United Methodist Church- Ortonville, MI
A Joyful NOISE Director, Unpaid Position
Created a summer program curriculum and directed 35 youth in attendance

Summer 2012

Relay For Life Team Captain- Michigan State University

Jan 2012- April 2012
American Cancer Society Volunteer, MSU Spartans Fighting Cancer
Delegated team responsibilities and extensive fundraising efforts for annual relay

PRESENTATIONS

Bone Restoration Workshop- Presented to 40 mid-life women

Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration- Engaged 6 Jefferson-Area seniors
Breakfast Basics- Presented to 20 Crozet HeadStart children
Fajita Fun!- Engaged 11 UVA Student Health undergraduates
Added Sugars- Presented to 30 Jefferson-Area seniors

March-April 2015
Jan 2015
Dec 2014
Nov 2014
Oct 2014

AWARDS

Regina Gottlieb Scholarship- Recognized for outstanding performance

Gift of Hope Scholarship- Awarded for academic and leadership excellence
American Red Cross Scholarship- Awarded for event leadership

April 2015
Spring 2010 & 2013
Fall 2009

ACADEMY POSITIONS & AFFLIATIONS

Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BRAND)
Intern Liaison Board Member

Fall 2014-June 2015

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Academy Student Liaison
Food Allergies Certificate of Training

Fall 2014-June 2015

Dec 2013

Food and Nutrition Association- Michigan State University

Undergraduate Mentor Program and Healthy Hustle 5K planning

Fall 2013- May 2014