Dawn L. Phillips
EDUCATION
Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR
September 2011 - Present
Bachelors of Science in Nutrition-Dietetics | Minor in Health Management and Policy | GPA: 3.7
Portland Community College | Portland, OR
Associates of Oregon Transfer Degree
May 2011
HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Marguerite Scholarship | P.E.O. International
$2500
2014 -2015 Academic Year
Nominated Outstanding Dietetics Student Award | Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Recognizes leadership and achievement
Oregon Scholarship | P.E.O. International
$500
Dean’s List and Honor Roll | Oregon State University
GPA of 3.5 or higher
May 2014
2013-2014 Academic Year
Fall 2011 – Spring 2014
ONLINE PRESENCE
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/dawnphillips1
WORK EXPERIENCE
OSU Moore Family Center | Corvallis, OR
June 2014 – Present
Student Coordinator
 Independently created cooking class curriculum that meets SNAP-ED nutrition guidelines for Healthy Cooking
and Meals 101, focusing on basic cooking skills, food safety, and nutrition
 Manage volunteer training, advertising, registration, and evaluation of classes
 Collaborate with other organizations to reach a larger audience and unify nutrition education messages
Oregon State University Health Promotion | Corvallis, OR
December 2013 – June 2014
Health Promotion Assistant
 Created health education materials, ordered supplies, managed inventory and supported office staff as needed
 Planed and implemented health education outreach events for a variety of topics including nutrition, physical
activity, sexual health, and stress management
OSU MIME Advising Office | Corvallis, OR
September 2012 – June 2013
Office Assistant
 Digitized confidential student files and updated highly detailed accreditation materials
 Supported advisors by greeting students and assisting in appointment coordination
Olive Garden | Lake Oswego, OR
Server
April 2005 - August 2011
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Worked in a high pressure, fast paced atmosphere serving food and beverages to a variety of clientele
Systematically greeted guests, procured and placed orders using a POS system and ensured operational continuity
Routinely provided knowledge of current and seasonal food and wine offerings
Consignment Northwest | Beaverton, OR
June 2004 - April 2005
Front Desk Associate
 Responsibilities included customer service based activities, the development of delivery schedules and the design
of advertising displays
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Student Liaison | Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Policy Team
October 2014 - Present
 2-3 hours per month
 Remotely attend monthly OAND Policy Team Meetings.
 Share information with dietetics student body through presentation and recruit for involvement
 Participate in team goals that aim to improve health care reform by including dietitians in CCOs, Community
Health Improvement Plans, other multi disciplinary groups.
Nutrition Education Presentation | Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Corvallis, Oregon
October 2014
 4 total hours
 Prepared a presentation including handouts and activities to teach youth the basics of healthy eating and meal
planning
Shadowing | Catherine Quinn, RD, Salem Health Hospital, Bariatric Surgery Center
May 2014
 5 total hours
 Observed two informational sessions presented to bariatric patients to help prepare them for day of surgery and
educate them on how to make appropriate nutrition and fitness lifestyle changes
Treasurer of the OSU Nutrition & Dietetics Club | Corvallis, OR
Spring 2013 – Spring 2014
 5 hours per week
 Lead the promotion of healthful eating through planned community events while motivating and retaining a large
student body
 Events included National Nutrition Month, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and Food Day.
 Managed accounting and funding processes while maintaining active membership roster and involvement
 Increased club’s revenue three-fold through grants and fundraising
Volunteer Coordinator of OSU’s Healthy Cooking and Meals 101 | Corvallis, OR
Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
 25 hours per quarter term
 Recruit and train volunteers, assist in creating evaluation materials and develop and execute demonstrations
 Work collectively with dietetics students and faculty to teach basic cooking skills and healthy meal planning to
student
OSU Healthy Cooking and Meals 101 Volunteer Instructor | Corvallis, OR
Fall 2012 – Winter 2013
 15 hours per quarter term
 Promoted to Student Coordinator Fall 2013
 Work collectively with dietetics students and faculty to teach basic cooking skills and healthy meal planning to
students
Oregon Food Bank Cooking Matters | Portland, OR
January 2011 – March 2011
 20 total hours
 Taught healthy cooking classes to community members through demonstration and instruction
 Educated participants on basic cooking skills and meal planning based on MyPyramid guidelines
Shadowing | Jessica Snyder, RD, Albany General Hospital, Oncology
 8 total hours
Summer 2013
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Helped prepare and present two healthy eating talks and demonstrations to oncology patients
Used evidence-based information to create a handout, PowerPoint slides and a marinade demonstration to inform
participants on how to reduce the risk of harmful chemicals produced during grilling
KBVR Nutrition Now Radio Show | Corvallis, OR
January 2012 – May 2012
 30 total hours
 Worked with dietetics students to share nutrition related information once a week using the college radio station
 Helped create outlines based on current research and booked guest speakers based on their expertise in a nutrition
related field
 Used social media to promote the show and the weekly topic, created sound bytes used during the show, and
operated broadcasting equipment
Stone Soup | Corvallis, OR
September 2011 – January 2012
 15 total hours
 Helped a non-profit organization prepare and serve meals to 50-100 people in need using donated ingredients in a
commercial kitchen
Wellness Presentation | Corvallis, OR
August 2013
 2 total hours
 Prepared and presented information and strategies on how to stay healthy while in college to summer camp
students with another Nutrition and Dietetics Club officer
 Used MyPlate board to demonstrate how to build a balanced meal and shared time management strategies to get
the recommended amount of exercise
Dietetics Career Choice Presentation | Corvallis, OR
July 2013
 3 total hours
 Presented an overview of Dietetics to 4-H students with other Nutrition and Dietetics Club officers
 Presentation included what Dietetics is, how to research programs, how to prepare for a Bachelor’s degree in
Dietetics, internships, and where to look for financial aid
 Created a handout with basic information on what dietetics is and where to find more information
MEMBERSHIP
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
January 2011 – Present
Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
January 2011 – Present
Oregon State University Nutrition and Dietetics Club
September 2011 – Present
CONFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference
Oregon Health Authority Health Care Reform Summit
American Red Cross Certified – Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
Advocacy and Communication Training – Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
May 2013, May 2014
December 2014
October 2014
November 2014