At long last, the type of job I'm looking for is available. It's a nutrition research position at a food company that involves writing literature reviews, collaborating with others to come up with nutrition messages for food products, and planning future areas of research.
Any advice you can give provide on my resume would be greatly appreciated.
Here's my resume:
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? Registered Dietitian
? Quality writing skills with experience conducting systematic literature reviews
? Background and interest in science and research
? Ability to work collaboratively; strong communication skills
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Masters of Science in NUTRITION, May 2012
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Cumulative grade point average: 3.72 (4.0 = A)
Bachelor of Science in MATHEMATICS, June 2007
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Cumulative grade point average: 3.30 (4.0 = A)
EXPERIENCE
University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition Sept 2012-Present
Teaching Assistant
? Provide assistance for two undergraduate nutrition classes
? Proctor exams, grade assignments, answer student emails, and provide outside-of-class instruction
University of Minnesota – The Emily Program Dietetic Internship Aug 2011-Apr 2012
Dietetic Intern
? Participated in a variety of nutrition-related experiences in a range of settings
? Provided and documented nutrition care for patients in hospital and long-term care settings
? Gave and observed nutrition therapy for clients with eating disorders at The Emily Program
? Quickly forged relationships with preceptors, clients, and colleagues despite limited time in each rotation
University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition Aug 2009-Aug 2011
Graduate Research Assistant
? Worked in a laboratory primarily funded by various major food companies
? Assisted in the study design, preparation and collection of data for human subjects studies
? Conducted and submitted for publication systematic literature reviews on fiber and health
? Balanced course load with research and teaching assistant duties
University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Oct 2007-Aug 2010
Junior Scientist
? Became proficient in a variety of bacterial assays
? Wrote reports and prepared materials for presentation at lab meetings and conferences
? Assisted in the planning, conducting, write-up, and publishing of in vitro studies
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PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS
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SPECIAL SKILLS
? Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
? Strong writing skills
? Pick up new skills quickly
? Excellent listening skills
? Effective team member
INTERESTS
? Enjoy cooking healthy meals, playing the acoustic guitar, and playing strategy games
? Play on kickball and volleyball teams
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