MELANIE LOGUE

732-492-3170
12 Bananier Dr, Toms River, NJ 08757
melaniealogue@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelors Nutritional Sciences, September 2010 - October 2014
GPA 3.569
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Masters in Nutrition, Online Accelerated Program, September 2016-Present

EXPERIENCE
Sodexo Dietetic Internships, Allentown, PA
Intern, September 2016 - August 2017
Clinical Rotations, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ/ The Pines at Whiting, Whiting, NJ/ United
Methodist Communities at Collingswood, Collingswood, NJ- 600 hrs
Performed thorough reviews of electronic medical records, and documented medical nutrition therapy
for patients with various medical conditions including: Diabetes, Cardiac, GI, Enteral, Parenteral,
Pulmonary, Oncology and Renal.
Represented nutrition in ICU and CCU rounds, providing input to interdisciplinary team to ensure best
treatment plan for patients.
Additional hours spent at long-term care facility in skilled- nursing gaining extensive experience with
MDS and individualized care plan documentation.
Counseled patients and family members on various nutritional regimes.
Read, summarized, developed practical applications using evidenced based research articles from
nutrition and medical journals.
Professional Research Presentation with CEU approval to Sodexo RDs.

Community Rotation, Various sites in Northern, Central, and Southern NJ- 176 hrs
Participated in various activities with community organizations including ShopRite supermarkets, local
food banks, Meals on Wheels and congregate senior meal programs, and schools ranging from
elementary through high-school.
Worked closely in an outpatient setting with Certified Diabetes Educator to educate and counsel
diabetic patients, including insulin pump and blood glucose monitor instruction.
Developed poster displays, nutritional games, and newsletters for various age groups and
organizations including South Brunswick Senior Center, Ocean County Hunger Relief, and Middlesex
County Veterans Services.

Concentration Rotation- Leadership, NJ Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Health, New Brunswick, NJ- 232 hrs
Worked with experienced scientists conducting research dealing with oxidative stress and metabolic
syndrome to develop understanding of the formation of nutritional sciences.
Researched topics for Principal Investigator to obtain information for future lab projects and presented
findings to lab group.
Attended and participated in various symposiums, graduate classes, and conferences held by
distinguished researchers and professors on various topics including Eating Disorders, Dietary
Guidelines and Sustainability, and Intestinal Health and the Microbiome.
Studied common lab techniques, such as Western Blotting and ELISA, along with lab safety
procedures.
Food Service Management Rotation, The Pines at Whiting, Whiting, NJ/ Burlington County Special Services
School, Westampton, NJ/ - 200 hrs
Participated in various tasks and projects related to safety, sanitation, sustainability, food production,
cost control, quality improvement, human resources, and catering.
Worked alongside executive chef to prepare food and develop and execute educational programs such
as cooking demos for residents at a long-term care facility.
Developed allergen- free and texturized diet menus required for special needs students, and provided
in- services for kitchen staff covering these topics.

Francescas, Toms River, NJ

Stylist, September 2016 - June 2017
Assisted customers in a welcoming atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on personalized shopping.
Ensured store was clean, presentable, and fully stocked.

Middlesex County, Office of Aging & Disabled Services, New Brunswick, NJ

Program Nutritionist, November 2014 September 2016
Created nutritious monthly menus for seniors with balanced meals meeting 1/3 DRI of nutritional needs.
Provided engaging education and counseling to clients through presentations and personal sessions.
Assessed meal service sites and Meals On Wheels drivers to assure proper service.

Kohls, Holmdel, NJ
Sales Associate, May 2010 - November 2014
Provided excellent customer service in a fast paced environment.
Trained new employees in sales, customer service, and floor duties.

Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel, NJ

Volunteer, July 2012 - January 2013
Attentively communicated with patients concerning their meal plans and other needs.
Worked closely with Registered Dietitian to evaluate patients diet.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Deans list Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012.
ServSafe Certification, December 2012.
CPR AED Certification, September 2015.
Food Service and Sanitation Course, Middlesex County Office of Health Services, December 2015.
Member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, affiliated with the New Jersey Dietetic Association, February
2016.

SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office, SAMS Case Management, Food Processor Nutrition Analysis, POS system