Nicole Finkenthal

Permanent Residence: 2761 Stonebridge Court Hudson, Ohio 44236

Student Residence: 111 East Church Street, Oxford Ohio 45056
Phone: (216) 924-3465 Email: finkenn@miamioh.edu
E-portfolio: http://finkenn.wixsite.com/nikkifinkenthal

Education:
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health, Graduating in May of 2017
Major: Nutrition with a Dietetics Concentration
Minor: Child Studies
GPA: 3.30/ 4.00, Major GPA: 3.50, Deans List Spring 2016
Study Abroad: Jerusalem, Israel

Nutrition Related Experience:

Butler County Women, Infant and Children (WIC), 2016
-Assist dietitians with nutrition education and lactation consultations with women and children
eligible for WIC
-Help determine nutrition risk of WIC clients and assist them with behavior change goals
-Complete physical assessments of women and infant clients

The Hull Institute, 2016

-Assist Kate Ferro, M.Ed, LD, RD with nutrition counseling sessions for patients who struggle
with various eating disorders
-Develop and discuss successful behavior change strategies for patients

YMCA of Greater Akron, Intern, 2016

-Lead nutrition education lessons to children involved in the Coordinated Approach to Child
Health program, a platform to reduce childhood obesity and increase physical activity
-Supervise and support a group of thirty children in cooking lessons and physical activity games
-Collaborated with supervisors and dietitians to update future lesson plans and nutrition topics

Kramer Elementary Nutrition Education Program, Program Leader, 2016

-Provide nutrition and healthy eating lessons to fourth grade students within the Talawanda
School District
-Educate children in a high-risk area about proper portion sizes, nutrient dense foods, healthy
snacks and food preparation/ selection
-Practice food sanitation and preparation techniques

STEAM Conference, Conference Planner, 2015 - current

-Collaborated on a team of four people to organize a Conference revolving around the fields of
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for 100 students in grades 4-8
-Had to create activities in each category of the conference and relate it back to nutrition

Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member, 2015- current

-Network with other students and professionals within the field of Nutrition and Dietetics
 -Attend guest lectures, fund raising activities and the Semi- Annual Nutrition Conferences to
further educate myself on the concepts, practices and trends within the field

Job Shadow, Assistant, Holly Larson RD, 2014

-Assisted a Registered Dietitian in Oxford, Ohio with a presentation on healthy eating habits,
positive body image and weight loss tips to middle school aged girls
-Prepared a personal testimony and experiences in relation to my own nutrition practices

Work Experience:
Free People, Stylist/ Sales Associate, 2016 - current
-Create a unique, innovative and professional customer service experience
-Form long lasting relationships with customers and buyers through styling and purchasing
-Execute company policies in regards to store merchandising and operational standards

Nanny/ Assistant, 2013- 2016

-Worked as a full time nanny for a family of four children
-Completed a wide variety of tasks on a daily basis such as preparing meals, driving them to
activities, assisting with schoolwork etc.

Brueggers Bagels, Crew Member, 2010-2012

-Executed food preparation that involved proper food handling and sanitation practice to ensure
quality food service
-Working with other employees to create an efficient work environment and production

Campus Community Involvement:

Gamma Phi Beta Fraternity, Member/ Study Table Proctor, 2015-current
-Engage in philanthropic organizations and events that promote young girls to live a healthy
lifestyle through involvement with programs such as Girls on the Run
-Attained a 3.4 GPA, thus giving me the ability to monitor and assists other women in the chapter
with their academics as a study tables proctor

Volunteer Experience:
Girls on the Run, Volunteer, 2015-current
-Coach young girls that attend Kramer Elementary School in Oxford, Ohio
-Teach these girls to live healthy lifestyles through education on nutrition, bullying, building
confidence and many other positive life lessons

East Woods Elementary, Volunteer/ Teachers Assistant, 2013

-Mentored and assisted a fourth grade teachers with students whom had various mental and
physical disabilities
-Helped students complete daily coursework, eating tasks and educating them on basic life skills
and social activities

Calico Head Start, Volunteer, 2013

-Prepared educational lesson plans for underprivileged preschoolers in Akron, OH
-Assisted two teachers by providing education, health and social services
-Organizer for student backpack project, which provided each student with a backpack full of
school supplies, books and small toys during the holiday season