SAMANTHA McINERNEY

4739 Grand Haven Lane, Apt E, Indianapolis, IN 46280 | 203-801-8030 | sam.mcinerney.sm@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Ball State University | Muncie, IN

Expected graduation: December 2016

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, dietetics

Graduate: Masters Degree, Nutrition and Dietetics

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Ball State University Dietetic Internship

Reid Health | Richmond, IN

January - June 2016
o Completed over 360 hours in food service rotation and over 500 hours in clinical rotation
o Managed the kitchen, purchasing, and the caf for one week
o Chartered and interviewed 12-17 patients daily
o Lead hospital floors for three weeks
Diabetes Youth Foundation | Noblesville, IN
June 2016
o Counted carbohydrates for 6 children for each meal and snacks and controlled their insulin
o Consistently checked blood sugars and corrected them
Notre Dame | South Bend, IN
June - July 2016
o Managed pre and post workout snacks and meals for over 100 athletes in various sports
o Preformed Bod Pod testing on athletes

Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Indianapolis

April 2014 & April 2015
Attended annual meetings to network, attend lectures and participate in dietetics related
educational sessions
Presented an immersive learning research project I completed about helping adults cook
healthy meals at the Bulley Center during the fall semester of 2013
Presented a research projected I completed about the correlation of exercise and
perceived health status during the spring semester of graduate school of 2016

Shadow Experience
Ball Memorial Hospital | Muncie, IN
April 2015
Shadowed the head dietitian for 10 hours
Participated in five patient rounds in the areas of diabetes, NIC unit, and post surgery
Learned how to console patients after surgery and what foods to suggest post surgery
Attended a diabetes class and learned how to help older adults who have just been
newly diagnosed
IU Health Charis Center for Eating Disorders | Indianapolis
March 2014
Shadowed the dietitian for 10 hours
Learned how to consul patients with eating disorders in a follow-up visit and initial visit
Recognized the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder

Lifetime Fitness | Indianapolis

February 2014
Shadowed the head dietitian for 10 hours
Learned how to console clients wanting to lose weight or build muscle
Asia Pacific Field Study | Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore & Australia May- June 2013
Traveled to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia for five weeks
Interviewed a dietitian from each country to compare their culture and dietetic practices

Volunteer Experience

Ball Memorial Hospital | Muncie, IN

August December 2012
Volunteered two hours a week in the dietetics office
Assisted dietitians in packaging patient information
Organized pamphlets for specific classes taught by the dietitians
The Ross Center | Muncie, IN
January May 2012
Volunteered two hours a week to tutor elementary children on various subjects
Responsible for five to six children at one time, maintained positive relationships
disciplining children when necessary

Organization Involvement

Delta Zeta, Gamma Chi Chapter| Muncie, IN

August 2011 May 2015
Vice President of Finance
Responsibilities included managing an account of over $50,000, 120 members and
educating all members on how to create a monthly budget
Past titles include intramural chair, PHC judicial board review member, assistant social
chair, accreditation committee, PHC academy facilitator and region day committee
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Chicago, IL
June 2013 present
Obtained member status in this national organization for dietetic students and Registered
Dietitians
Ball State Dietetics Association | Muncie, IN
August 2012- May 2015
Attend monthly meetings and average five volunteer hours per month

Work Experience

Bracken Library | Muncie, IN

July 2014- January 2016
Assisted the administrative coordinator with office duties and answering phone calls
Amazing Joes Grill | Muncie, IN
April 2014- December 2015
Promoted to bartender and served 20-50 bar guests a night and made drinks for the
entire restaurant
Served and handled 30-50 guests needs a night
Responsible for opening, closing, and cleaning my section of the restaurant or bar area
Graduate Student Assistantship | Muncie, IN
May 2015- June 2015
Worked 20 hours a week for two professors
Completed research for professors projects
Organized and collected data