Michelle K.

Butler
135 Yellowstone Drive Apt. 101 | Charlottesville, VA 22903 | mkbutle@g.clemson.edu | 803-944-9165

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
University of Virginia Health System
Dietetic Intern

Charlottesville, VA
September 2015 to July 2016

Hosted at a Level 1 Trauma Center, this ten-month clinically-focused program provided 1200 hours of supervised practice
in inpatient, outpatient, community, and management settings with over 250 didactic hours of advanced level nutrition
topics.
Clinical
Provided medical nutrition therapy and implemented the nutrition care process in a variety of settings
Completed eight weeks of intensive adult nutrition support training
Gained two weeks of experience working directly with transplant patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings
Community
Honed counseling skills from over nine weeks of experience in counseling sessions at outpatient medical facilities,
clinics, and community programs
Engaged with patients to create individualized nutrition plans in order to meet their needs without compromising
their lifestyles
Launched the Pediatric Diabetes Support Group at the University of Virginia Childrens Hospital for children with type
1 and type 2 diabetes and their families
Delivered multiple presentations to the community on topics such as Immune Health and a Heart Healthy Diet
Management
Administered surveys to collect data about employees
Designed excel spreadsheets to increase efficiency of documenting data
Led multiple meetings for kitchen staff on topics such as food safety and the power of positivity

EDUCATION
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Concentration: Nutrition and Dietetics
Minor: Chemistry

Clemson, SC
May 2015
GPA: 3.81/4.00

EXPERIENCE
Clemson University Sports Nutrition Department
Clemson, SC
Sports Nutritionist Volunteer
August 2014 to December 2014
Stocked and distributed NCAA-compliant food and/or supplements to student athletes, aided with administrative
tasks, and assisted in nutrition assessments of Division 1 student athletes
The Navigators Summer Training Program
Pigeon Forge, TN
Team Leader
May 2014 to August 2014
Engaged in fund-raising prior to attending the program, raising over $2400
Utilized active listening and asking open ended questions when leading three college age ladies in one-on-one and
small group settings on various issues (e.g., identity, self-worth, etc.)
Gained culinary skills and ensured food safety while working as a foodservice employee at Dollywood

Eagle Lake Camps

Colorado Springs, CO
Resident Camp Counselor
May 2013 to August 2013
Supervised up to seven campers and coordinated games and activities each week; communicated with and related to
a variety of different age groups throughout the summer
Worked as a counselor for one week of camp with the American Diabetics Association, closely monitored campers
blood sugar levels, and helped campers count carbohydrates during meals
Undergraduate Research, Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Co-leader
January 2013 to December 2013
Collaborated with a team of four classmates from different disciplines (packaging science, nutrition, culinary and
technology) under the supervision of three faculty members to create, design, and package a nutritional childrens
food product
Presented research findings to local school district and industry representatives as well as Clemson faculty
The Y (YMCA)
Lexington, SC
Day Camp Counselor
May 2012 to August 2012
Supervised up to sixteen 4th and 5th grade campers leading games and solving disciplinary problems
Taught campers about healthy lunch choices for the Healthy Lunch Box Challenge sponsored by public health students
at the University of South Carolina
Reformed University Fellowship-International Tiger Talks
Clemson, SC
Table Leader
August 2012 to October 2012
Led table discussions with three to four international students and corrected any grammar or pronunciation mistakes
that were made during conversation
Helped international students understand idioms, homonyms, and other aspects of the English language

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Trinity Presbyterian Church: 6th grade girl youth group co-leader

PKU Picnic
Boys and Girls Club Nutrition and Healthy Eating Fair
TBI and Stroke Awareness Education Fair
Go GirlsFitness Support Group: Presentation on Smart Snacking
Junior League Kids in the Kitchen Event
Cooking Demonstration at Charlottesville Senior Center
PACEM: People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry
Cooking Class for University of Virginia Students
The Clemson Navigators Campus Ministry: Leadership Team
Served on four spring break mission trips

March 2016 to Present

May 2016
May 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
October 2015
May 2011 to May 2015
March 2011 to March 2015

AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
ServSafe: Cert. No. 11909247
South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Student of 2015

July 2014 to Present

August 2015 to Present
August 2015 to Present
January 2015
January 2015