Meredith Parvin, MS, RDN, LDN

Meredith Parvin, MS, RDN, LDN

Dining Hall Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Outpatient Primary Care Registered Dietitian

  • Education

    • University of New Hampshire

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    • University of New Hampshire

      2019 - 2019
      UNH-in-Italy Study Abroad

      • Spent the summer in Ascoli Piceno, Italy• Took classes (Mediterranean Diet and Culture, Italian Food and Culture) • Adapted to unfamiliar environment and embraced cultural differences • Communicated with locals despite language barriers • Organized and navigated international travel in multiple major European cities

    • Concordia College

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Science in Nutrition; Dietetic Internship

      Capstone: Food and Culture Spanish-Language Resources in the Classroom • Presented at North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in March 2022• Developed 2 bilingual children’s books based on research findings

    • University of New Hampshire

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    • University of New Hampshire

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS dual major in Dietetics and EcoGastronomy; minor in Spanish

      Graduated Summa Cum Laude; Dean’s List every semesterCompleted capstone on Latin American Food and Culture • Interviewed individuals from Latin America as part of research to understand the human experience and cultural cuisine• Developed children’s book about Latin American food and culture• Presented at university’s Undergraduate Research Conference in April 2020

  • Experience

    • University of New Hampshire

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Dining Hall Assistant

      •Maintained standards of cleanliness in a food service operation while providing students with a clean dining experience

    • Gretna Glen Camps

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
      Summer Camp Staff Member

      • Oversaw, guided, and taught life and discipleship skills weekly to 10-20 campers ages 4-18 • Fostered effective communication and teamwork among campers and counselors• Coordinated activities and adapted faith-centered lessons based on age group of campers • Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals for campers and staff members

    • University of New Hampshire

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
      Assistant to Biological Sciences Professor

      • Developed handouts and PowerPoint presentations• Edited emails, letters, and presentations • Maintained updated course websites• Acted as liaison between professor and students • Tracked student grades for each course

    • Concordia College

      Jul 2020 - May 2022
      Dietetic Intern

      Clinical - Prairie St. John’s in Fargo, ND and Sanford Sanford Medical Center Intensive Care Unit in Fargo, ND Community - University of Minnesota Extension in Moorhead, MN and Fargo Cass Public Health in Fargo, ND Food Service Management - Prairie St. John’s in Fargo, ND

    • Cash Wise Foods

      Sept 2020 - May 2022
      Online Shopper

      • Maintained customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment• Accurately completed online shopping orders within specified time-frame • Demonstrated teamwork by assisting in other departments as needed

    • Piedmont Health Services Inc

      Sept 2022 - now
      MNT Dietitian

      • Serve as only dietitian onsite at Chapel Hill & Burlington Community Health Centers in NC• Provide culturally-relevant nutrition education for primarily underserved community members• Conduct nutrition interventions for chronic disease management, with emphasis in diabetes• Utilize spanish-speaking skills to communicate with patients in their native language• Train new dietitians to the team so they can function independently at their own sites• Host dietetic interns and provide opportunities for them to practice counseling skills• Working towards obtaining Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2022
  • Honors & Awards

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