WHITLEY FULP
1510 Brookford Road, Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 782-0798
wmfulp@uncg.edu
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG), Greensboro, NC
 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), Wilmington, NC
 Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education
May 2016
December 2013
DIETETICS RELATED EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL/FOODSERVICE
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Patient Nutrition Representative
Employed October 2014-July 2015
 Responsible for delivering hospital inpatient meals to patient’s rooms and serving as a liaison connecting the
kitchen to the patient’s needs for an 885 bed licensed medical center
 Collaborated with hospital staff concerning patient meals in all units including pediatrics, hematology and
oncology, trauma, general surgery, ICU, neurology, behavioral health, gerontology, nephrology, and
rehabilitation
 Provided aid to patient’s with disabilities preventing them from accessing their tray as well as providing any
missing items from the kitchen
 Responsible for assembling patient meal trays on the tray line with appropriate supplements in addition to
preparing orders for the cold bar
 Ensured that patients received correct menu items adhering to their prescribed therapeutic diet orders
 Gained extensive knowledge of possible restrictions with therapeutic diets and meal supplements commonly
prescribed in an acute care setting
 Upheld food safety and sanitation standards for hospital establishments while performing back of the house
duties such as storing and restocking food products
CLINICAL
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Shadow/Observation
October 2015-Present
 Accompanying several registered dietitians to patient rooms to expand knowledge of different clinical dietetic
practice areas including pediatrics, neurology, women’s health, hematology, oncology, trauma, general
medicine, and cardiology
 Exposure to job responsibilities related to appetite stimulants, nutritional supplements, pressure ulcers,
Dobhoff and PEG tube feedings, patient education, malnutrition screening, calorie counts, and
interdisciplinary collaboration with care providing team including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and speech
pathologists
 Exposure to use of Epic healthcare software for documenting the nutrition care process
COMMUNITY/NUTRITION EDUCATION
Food Assistance Inc. (FAI) “Groceries On Wheels”
Greensboro, NC
Volunteer
January 2015-Present
 Demonstrate the organization’s mission to offer food, friendship, and hope by serving as a substitute driver
delivering donated groceries to low income, disabled seniors with limited resources throughout Guilford
County
 Conduct in-home interviews to assess the need for food assistance
 Spend time with the seniors while delivering their groceries to provide friendship as well as food
Commission To Every Nation: Impact Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Volunteer/Nutrition Educator
August 2015
 Taught classes on nutrition, cooking and first aid to secluded, rural communities on the island of Ometepe in
the country of Nicaragua for one week during August
 Demonstrated techniques for cooking with foods that are found growing naturally on the island such as chia
seeds and the yucca plant by preparing chia fruit drinks and yucca black bean cakes with the women of the
communities
 Provided education on the nutritional components and benefits of chia seeds and yucca leaves and strategies
for selling these items to earn money
 Expanded cultural competence of a diverse, impoverished population and gained experience working with
populations speaking a different language
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Employee Health Clinic & Fitness Center
Wilmington, NC
Intern
August 2013-December 2013
 Completed a 300 hour internship working under New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Employee
Wellness Dietitian and Nutrition Program Coordinator, Laura Greenhow, MPH, RD, LDN
 Created educational materials and conducted presentations for clients enrolled in the Diabetes Health Plan on
topics such as diabetic friendly seasonal snacks, and healthy options when dining out
 Designed materials for the Sodexo Mindful Eating Initiative that were displayed in the vending machines
throughout the medical center’s facilities
 Created materials for the nutrition education component of the employee fitness center’s weight loss
challenge as well as assisting with grocery store tours for participants
 Analyzed the weight loss challenge participant’s weekly food logs and provided feedback
 Observed registered dietitian provide nutrition counseling for hospital employees, spouses, and dependents
and contributed by researching grocery product ideas for the RD to send to client after the session based on
their individual needs and preferences
 Expanded knowledge of HIPPA compliance, and 24-hour recalls conducted by the RD
 Created seasonal nutrition education displays for the hospital cafeteria
 Collaborated with cafeteria staff to provide healthier options for employees and hospital guests
Walgreens Infusion Services
Wilmington, NC
Shadow/Observation
August 2013-December 2013
 Traveled with RD to patient’s homes to observe in-home tube feedings and patient operation education
 Expanded knowledge of in-home bolus and continuous tube feedings and pump accessories
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program of New Hanover County Cooperative Extension
(EFNEP)
Wilmington, NC
Volunteer
October 2012-December 2012
 Taught nutrition education to a low income, limited resources minority population of children pertaining to
proper nutrition and healthy eating habits throughout the semester at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy
 Prepared a healthy snack at each class to be given to the children to sample
 Assisted with teaching basic nutrition education classes to low-income and low-literacy adults at Rankin
Terrace public housing
FOOD SERVICE
Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar
Wilmington, NC
Cashier/Yogurt Toppings Prep
Employed May 2011-August 2011
 Ensured that the facility, service and food products exceeded all sanitation standards for retail food service
 Demonstrated proper use and cleaning of food service equipment by preparing and storing fresh assorted
toppings daily
 Demonstrated principles of sanitation and food safety during yogurt and toppings production, dishwashing,
and cleaning facility and yogurt machines
Fitz on Main Restaurant
Kernersville, NC
Waitress/Cashier
Employed May 2010-August 2010
 Preformed wait staff duties such as taking orders and delivering food to tables while ensuring outstanding
customer service as well as operating cash register
 Assisted with food preparation and proper food storage practices such as monitoring temperatures
 Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards by completing duties such as packaging clean silverware,
disinfecting food preparation surfaces, monitoring expiration dates, and cleaning refrigerators and freezers
RESEARCH
UNCW 8th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase Presented by The UNCW Center
for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships & UNCW Honors Scholars College
Undergraduate Research Assistant/Lab Assistant
January 2013-December 2013
 Title: Applied Learning In Community Health; Department: Health and Applied Human Sciences
 Showcased poster for a funded research project working with Dr. Dennison to develop an applied learning
experience that integrated diet improvement into an online introductory nutrition course
 As a result of this applied learning during the course students participated in a variety of pub health nut.
Related programs and reported back objective/functions of applied learning
 Worked as an undergraduate assistant to Dr. Darwin Dennison in a Blackboard based introductory nutrition
course responsible for development of educational material distributed to students throughout course via
weekly WebEx video conference sessions
 Assisted students in utilizing DINE Healthy, a nutrient analysis diet improvement software package, related
to entering new foods into database, balancing meals, and analyzing nutrient components of diets
PRESENTATIONS/INVITATIONAL SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
14th Annual NC AHEC Future Leaders in Healthcare Conference,
Wilmington, NC
Presenter
May 2013
 Delivered presentation on the topic of Energy Balance to high school aged students attending the conference
Distance Education Workshop for UNCW Board of Trustees,
Wilmington, NC
Presenter
April 2013
 Represented the student body alongside UNCW’s Provost and Associate Vice Chancellor during web
conference presentation with the UNCW Board of Trustees via Cisco WebEx software
 Demonstrated how utilization of WebEx software could be effectively incorporated into online synchronous
distance education via virtual classrooms
UNCW Global Learning Technology Conference, Wilmington, NC
Co-Presenter
August 2012
 Invited to assist with presentation of research on the topic of "Applied Learning and Reflection: Improving
Worldwide Food Choice Behavior Utilizing the Activated Health Education Model" completed by my
mentor Dr. Darwin Dennison
HONORS/AWARDS
Dean’s List
 UNCW 2012 Spring and Fall semesters
 UNCG 2015 Spring and Fall semesters
Chancellor’s List
 UNCG Fall 2015 semester
The Irwin V. Sperry Scholarship Fund
UNCG’s School of Health and Human Sciences Scholarships
2015
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, Dean’s Student Leadership Advisory Council Member
University of North Carolina Wilmington
November 2012-January 2013
 Spearheaded the student body of the Community Health Education Major on the Dean’s Student Leadership
Advisory Council as the major’s representative, and attended monthly meetings with the Dean of the UNCW
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences
Personal Leadership Certificate
University of North Carolina Wilmington
January 2013
 Earned leadership certificate in Personal Leadership from the UNCW Office of Student Leadership and
Engagement
ADDITIONAL HEALTH RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Care Provider
Kernersville, NC
August 2015-Present
 Cook and care for elderly woman with Alzheimer’s
 Provide cognitive stimulation through means of puzzles and light physical activity
CrossFit Reignited & Athletic Training
Front Desk Receptionist/Childcare
October 2013– August 2014
 Managed front desk as the head receptionist responsible for greeting members and guests, overseeing
membership, apparel, and supplement purchases, as well as monitoring and maintaining inventory
 Supervised and cared for children in the daycare center
 Aided in coaching the kid’s workouts of the day
 Oversaw and trained other part-time front desk receptionists and child caregivers
General Nutrition Centers (GNC)
Sales Associate
February 2012– July 2014
 Provided knowledgeable, courteous and friendly customer service upon accessing customer’s specific
nutritional supplement requests
 Operated cash register for sales and returns, and followed company policies to deter and prevent theft
 Responsible for receiving shipments, stocking shelves, managing the quantities of inventory on the sales
floor and administrative duties associated with preparing the store for daily opening and closing