Molly Rockford

852 W. Main Street Apt. 235, Charlottesville, VA| (585)-309-6435| mar3361@rit.edu

Education

University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship, Anticipated June 2017

Program Emphasis: Nutrition Support and Pediatrics
Engaging in 1200 hours of supervised practice through 35 rotations at a level one trauma center
with 60 different preceptors, while conducting research, volunteering, and participating in 250
didactic hours on a variety of nutrition-related topics
Implementing the nutrition care process in an individualized fashion for prevention and
treatment of varying diseases for a diverse patient population in multiple settings including
oncology, general medicine, cardiology, digestive health, nutrition support, and pediatrics
Mastering nutrition support modules and developing individualized nutrition support regimens
for adult and pediatric patients, communicating recommendations to the primary care team
Conducting IRB-approved Capstone Research Project:
Home Enteral Nutrition Consumers Interest in and Use of Blenderized Food for Tube Feeding
Training in Motivational Interviewing and counseling patients in outpatient settings such as
oncology, renal, Childrens Fitness Clinic, Nutrition Counseling Center, and Diabetes Education
and Management Program
Specializing and providing staff relief in outpatient nutrition counseling, inpatient oncology, and
pediatric weight management
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, Aug. 2016
Bachelor of Science Nutrition Management, summa cum laude, GPA 3.94/4.0
The College of Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, May 2008
Bachelor of Science Communications
Study Abroad
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Nutrition and Mediterranean Diet Course, May 2015
London, England: Media - The British Experience Course, Jan. 2006

Experience

Nutrition Intern, Lesley James MD Integrative Medical Practice, Pittsford, NY, Jan. 2016 May 2016
Translated nutrition science into practical information in the form of a comprehensive guide for
oncology patients addressing ways to alleviate side effects of cancer treatments
Practiced skills necessary to provide integrative nutrition care
Diet Office Assistant, Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY, Jan. 2015- May 2016
Provided patient care by obtaining meal selections and clarifying food allergies
Corrected patient selections when necessary to comply with diet orders
Documented in CBORD to communicate patient information among hospital staff
Dietitian Assistant, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, Jan. 2015 - May 2015
Verified food items correctly matched manufacturers food label
Utilized CBORD to input allergens and nutrition tags on food items and recipes
Bakery Manager, Breathe Yoga, Pittsford, NY, Sept. 2013 Jan. 2015
Developed recipes, specializing in allergen-free products
Educated customers on proper ways to hydrate and refuel after heated exercise
Social Media Intern, American Dairy Association, Syracuse, NY, Jun. 2012 Jun. 2013
Selected for Dairy Food Advocacy Network Internship - an innovative leadership and social
media outreach program
Demonstrated communication and marketing skills in creating social media posts highlighting
nutritional benefits of dairy products
Leadership Activities

Planned and executed cooking class for University of Virginia students

Developed and led cooking demo at The Senior Center
Spearheaded community food drive for Foodlink
Facilitated mentoring event for Rochester Institute of Technology nutrition students
Organized student basketball tournament benefitting the American Heart Association
Acquired Rochester Institute of Technology Personal Success Skills Leadership Certificate
Educated prospective students as Rochester Institute of Technology Nutrition
Management Program Ambassador
Led Rochester Institute of Technology Student Dietetic Association as Co-President
Managed Monroe Community College Health and Wellness Club as Secretary

Presentations & Publications

Anatomy Bites, You Are What You Eat Presentation for Dietetic Internship Class
Nutrition for Ballerinas Presentation for Charlottesville Ballet
Healthy Cooking for Two Presentation for Stroke Comeback Club
Weighs Your Whey Business Plan Presentation Dietetic Internship Class
Healthy Afterschool Snacks Go Girls Zumba Club for young women with PCOS
Nutrition for Bariatric Surgery UVA Outpatient Bariatric Surgery Clinic
To Blend or Not to Blend Presentation summary for Virginia Society for Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition newsletter
Pumpkin Party Presentation for Head Start preschool class
Foods to Help Fight the Winter Blues Presentation for Long-Term Care Residents
Break for Breakfast Presentation for students preparing to enter the workforce
Nutrition and You Presentation for 7th graders at the Wheatland Chili Middle School

Community Involvement

Delivered nutrition education during childrens cooking classes at PB&J Fund

Organized inventory of food items to be packed in over 5,000 meals during PB&J Fund
Holiday Giving event
Provided nutrition education during multiple cooking classes for children and families for
Foodlinks Cooking Matters Program
Mentored undergraduate students at Rochester Institute of Technology
Prepared meals for approximately 40 residents at the Ronald McDonald House

Professional Development & Memberships

2017 Annual Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meeting

2017 Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Legislative Day
2016 Virginia Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Conference
2015 Annual Genesee Dietetic Association Member Breakfast
2013 Annual New York State Dietetic Association Conference
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi