Melissa Harris

(214)-334-9550 melissa_harris@baylor.edu 1625 S. 10th Street, Waco TX 76706

Education:
Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences in Nutrition Science Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2014 Baylor University, Waco, TX Current GPA: 3.08, DPD GPA: 3.42

Experience:
MEND Nutrition Leader and Exercise Leader, October 2012-Current Doris Miller YMCA, Waco, TX Facilitate group discussion two nights a week along with more complex nutrition classes two nights a week to parents of at risk for obesity children Teach at risk of obesity children basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits Teach parents how to cope with psychological aspects concerning food and diet, excessive weight gain in child and how to motivate their child Observe and record weight, height and waist circumference for research Fitness Floor Supervisor, June 2013-Current Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX Supervise and monitor the fitness floor Assist members with fitness related questions and concerns Intern at Cooper Aerobics Center, June 2013- August 2013 Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX Assisted Foodservice manager with childrens cooking demonstrations and recipe ideas Worked in onsite caf with food preparation and food service Assisted in 400 person food service event and childrens camp lunches Organized and led youth fitness classes Shadowing Experience, February 2012-March 2012 Hillcrest Hospital, Waco, TX Shadowed dietitians and observed meetings with clients Assisted dietitians with planning diet regimens for client

Volunteer/Activities:
WIC Campus Kitchens Member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member of the Baylor Nutrition Science Association (2010-2014) Zeta Tau Alpha, Sing Chair

Certifications:

-ServSafe -Mend Theory Leader

-Group Exercise -CPR/First Aid