Stephanie M. Smith
3 Sunnyside Avenue Walden, NY 12586
E-mail: stephaniemsmith31@gmail.com Phone: 845.863.5632
EDUCATION
University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship, Charlottesville, VA
September 2012-June 2013
A 10-month comprehensive program with an emphasis on nutrition support and pediatrics with over 1,200 hours
of supervised practice in the following areas:
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Inpatient Clinical: Cardiology, General Medicine, Digestive Health & General Surgery, Oncology,
Nutrition Support Surgery/Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Abdominal & Thoracic Transplant,
General Pediatrics/PICU Nutrition, Neonatal ICU, and Transitional Care Hospital
Outpatient Nutrition: Children’s Fitness Clinic, Outpatient Cardiology, Inborn Errors of Metabolism,
Nutrition Counseling Center, Bariatric Surgery, Outpatient Oncology, Diabetes Education & Management
Program, and Renal & Outpatient Dialysis
Community Rotations: Women, Infants, & Children (WIC), UVA Student Health, General Clinical
Research, Health South Rehabilitation Center, Local Food Hub, and Long Term Care
Management Rotations: Patient Services, Non-Patient Services, Advanced Management, and Clinical
Nutrition Management
Affiliations/Specializations: Specialization in Weight Loss Surgery and at Camp Holiday Trails, Staff
Relief in General Medicine & Oncology, Staff Relief in General Pediatrics/Pediatric ICU, Affiliation
week with Jackie Newgent, RD, CDN , chef & cookbook author
Major Research Project: Implementation of Nutrition Education Tool for Spanish Speaking Patients
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics GPA 3.91
Provost’s List Fall 2008, Dean’s List Fall 2008-Fall 2011
Additional Coursework: Outdoor Education and Exercise Science
August 2008-May 2012
The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Spring 2011
16 semester credit hours
Courses: Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Injuries, and Adventure Education
AWARDS & HONORS
Outstanding Graduate in Dietetics Award
Best & Brightest
The Daily Star’s 50th Annual Cook-off and Recipe Contest First Place Winner
May 2012
Spring 2009, 2010
March 2010
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virginia Dietetic Association, Phi Upsilon Omicron
Certifications: Servsafe, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bod Pod, CITI
WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of Virginia Health System Caterer, Charlottesville, VA
October 2012-June 2013
Prepared, plated and served food at a multitude of hospital catering events
Montgomery Nursing Home Volunteer, Montgomery, NY
January 2012
Helped with either the menu planning or other nutrition related work including but not limited to kitchen help and
food survey distribution.
Fox Hospital Clinical Volunteer, Oneonta, NY
October 2011-May 2012
Completed basic screening of patients and recorded survey data on quality of food and other patient food
preferences. Worked on visual plate waste study and completed any nutrition related tasks in a clinical setting.
Bod Pod Assessment Assistant, SUNY College at Oneonta
Spring 2010, Fall 2011
Helped to measure the body composition of many individuals through the use of the Bod Pod (15 hours total)
Nutrition & Statistics Tutor for SUNY College at Oneonta’s Tutoring Program
Spring 2009-May 2012
Taught and reviewed nutrition topics and statistics methods with over a dozen students individually at the Center
for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE).
Factors Affecting College Eating Nutrition Research Assistant, SUNY College at Oneonta Oct 2010-May 2012
Examined the environmental factors that influence dietary consumption of college students living on-campus
through surveys, anthropometrics, and tracking when and how many times they eat in the dining halls. In charge
of measuring the heights, weights and sometimes heart rates of the participants.
YMCA Health & Wellness Director, Walden, NY
Summer 2009, 2010
Developed and implemented nutrition and health related activities for all campers ranging from 4 years of age to
16. Activities included fun nutrition education programs, healthy cooking opportunities, yoga sessions,
challenging obstacle courses on the field, nature hikes, and more.
Nora Cronin Academy after School Program Volunteer
January 2010, 2011
Tutored and supervised a classroom of approximately 20 fifth graders. Helped them with their homework and
acted as a guide/authoritarian figure while the students worked on their homework assignments.
Good Sheppard Church Soup Kitchen Volunteer
January 2009, 2010, 2011
Meals on Wheels Volunteer
Summer 2008-Summer 2011
Delivered meals to the elderly, ill, and disabled who were unable to provide proper nutrition for themselves.
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
President of SUNY College at Oneonta Outdoor Club
August 2010-May 2012
Organize and develop trip ideas for the club, register people for trips, attend open houses and club expos, and
oversee the other e-board members making sure they are completed their responsibilities.
Treasurer of SUNY College at Oneonta Outdoor Club
August 2009-Spring 2010
Student Outdoor Guide at SUNY College at Oneonta
August 2009-May 2012
Lead hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, camping, kayaking and canoeing trips and am a
guide for the other activities like rock climbing for instance.
References for Stephanie Smith
Ana Abad-Jorge, EdD, MS, RDN, CNSC
Dietetic Internship Program Director
Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800673
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 924-2348
E-mail: Ara6t@virginia.edu
Christie Moulder, MS, RD, CNSC
Internship Coordinator
Surgical Nutrition Support Specialist
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800673
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 982-4925
E-mail: cr8db@virginia.edu
Rebecca Merhar, MS, RD
Inpatient Oncology Dietitian
Inpatient General Surgery Dietitian
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800673
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 982-3293
E-mail: rm9eu@virginia.edu
Carole Havrila, RD
Outpatient Oncology Dietitian
Emily Couric Cancer Center
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 243-9627
E-mail: ch2k@virginia.edu