Samantha Siwert

130 E. Union Street West Chester, PA 19382 | 267-377-6243 | SS821863@wcupa.edu

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Projected Graduation Date: May 2018
M.S. in Community Nutrition
Projected Completion Date: August 2019

Organizations
SPORTS NUTRITION CLUB (AUGUST 2017-PRESENT)
· Attended biweekly meetings on current Sports Nutrition matters
· Assisted club advisor in facilitating team talks
· Informed WCU softball team on proper pre/post game nutrition
· Demonstrated to the team how to make energy bars and energy drinks
· Participated in one-on-one athlete nutrition counseling sessions
NEDA WALK COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 2016)
National Eating Disorders Association West Chester, PA
· Co-leader of Sister to Sister NEDA Walk team
· Raised $400 collectively, all benefits donated to NEDA
· Set up a table display, informed walkers about our organization
SISTER TO SISTER PEER MENTOR (AUGUST 2016-MAY 2017)
Greek based organization for sorority women, West Chester, PA
· Went through peer mentor training program
· Participated in discussion on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem and empowerment
· Volunteered at events: Love Your Body Day Fashion Show, NEDA Walk, Scale Bashing
· Presented programs to other organizations on campus to spread our message
· Awarded with Peer Mentor Certification
STUDENT DIETETIC ASSOCIATION (SDA) (SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT)
On campus organization for Nutrition Majors, West Chester, PA
· Met dietitians in the community, listened to their presentations
· Volunteered at events and fundraisers
· Attended informational meetings on how to excel in future career pathways
· Participated in cooking events to prepare large meals for the less fortunate

Experience
DIETARY AIDE | BRANDYWINE CARE CENTER | FEBRUARY 2017-PRESENT
WEST CHESTER, PA
· Acquired knowledge on different types of geriatric diets
· Prepared necessary beverages, snacks and meals
· Assembled dinner plates for residents based on their dietary needs
· Put together meal trays and delivered some to individual rooms
· Interacted with residents making sure they had everything they needed
· Worked alongside nurses, CNAs, and kitchen staff/cooks in a productive manner
CREW MEMBER | MCDONALD’S | SEPTEMBER 2012-JANUARY 2015
PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA
· Greeted customers, took their orders and made payment transactions
· Assembled food and drink items and packaged them into take out bags or placed on trays
· Cleaned stations after use, mopped floors and swept seating area
· Worked as a part of a team to get orders and tasks finished as efficiently as possible