Kendall Pozulp, MS, RD

Experience

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  LifeCafe Lifetime Fitness

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Shift Supervisor

  - Supervised a team of 12 in the LifeCafe- Demonstrated the preparation of cooking with the understanding of proper food handling and safety, knowledge of safety, and sanitation standards (i.e. knife skills, methods of cooking, HACCP)- Rotated inventory to ensure FIFO usage before expiration- Assisted with spreadsheet organization which allocated and forecasted an efficient budget- Implemented processes to save time and money while maintaining consistent high quality of performance of trainees Show less

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  Benedictine University

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Learned how to apply research to “real life” settings for 2 research projects- Assisted with study design, developed surveys using Qualtrics, and wrote an IRB to evaluate cancer-related nutrition apps- Analyzed data extraction in collaboration with Northwestern - Promoted safe food handling and safe culinary lab practices- Assisted in grading lab reports and distributing handouts virtually- Further developed student learning by guiding 7 students to appropriate resources to foster critical thinking- Created 3 instructive videos through Youtube (e.g. Basic Knife Skills, Measures and Weights, Starch Variations)

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Teaching Lab Assistant

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Cog Hill Golf & Country Club

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Front Desk Receptionist

  - Accommodated Members and guests, in-person, by phone, or by email, in a courteous, professional, and pleasing manner, as well as specific administrative duties - Stayed up to date on all club activities for future club-related questions - Answered telephones and processed dining and event reservations, changes and cancellations

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  Chicago Bulls

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Nutrition Intern/Fuel Station Manager

  - Managed the fuel station at practices and home games, preparing smoothies and supplements. - Accompanied players in staying consistent with individual performance nutrition plans. - Created an Excel spreadsheet that showcased nutritious DoorDash options from their preferred restaurants.- Organized nutrition tips for players through the utilization of Teamworks. - Collaborated with a diverse group of professionals, including athletic trainers, strength coaches, player development coaches, team psychologist, and the head performance chef & RD.- Assisted with travel food management and nutrition education. Show less

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Dietetic Intern

  Levy Restaurants - Assisted the Chicago Bulls Chef Dietitian in enhancing athlete nutrition and performance.- Designed and developed a series of targeted and visually compelling infographics on a variety of topics including, benefits of creatine, injury/recovery nutrition, strategies for boosting energy levels, pre-training snacks, a comparison of athletic greens vs. real vegetables, and healthier meal choices at popular food chains. - Created a comprehensive athlete nutrition assessment tool covering anthropometrics, biochemical markers, clinical factors, dietary habits, environmental influences, knowledge levels, living arrangements, and readiness to change.Nutrition Expo- Designed a visually appealing table and poster highlighting the crucial role of sports nutrition and fueling in maximizing athletic performance.- Presented to medical students, emphasizing the significance of nutrition and dietetics for their future practices. Proviso East High School - Helped create balanced meal plans for high school students to support their academic success.- Presented informative talks on performance nutrition to students at the annual health fair.- Developed creative meal and lesson plans for the school lunch bunch program to promote healthy eating habits and provide nutritious meal options to students. Show less

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Football Nutrition Fellow

  - Oversight of fuel station operations, budget compliance, and scheduling for a team of +10 volunteers. - Managed nutrition logistics for both home/away games, including catering and hotel meal arrangements, alongside daily meal execution. - Developed educational materials, including handouts, PowerPoints, cooking classes, and weekly TV segments for student athletes. - Utilized Notemeal, added recipes and meal plans for all athletes. - Conducted DEXA scan assessments and USG hydration tests. Show less

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  Chicago Bears

  Jul 2024 - now

  Training Camp Nutrition Intern