APRIL LYNNETTE STEVENS

801-946-0072 epe.lhs07@gmail.com dieteticsaprilstevens.weebly.com April 2014 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Major: Dietetics GPA: 3.69 / Major GPA: 3.43

WORK EXPERIENCE Peer Mentor, Freshman Mentoring, BYU, Provo, Utah May 2012-current Work cooperatively in team and group settings Build meaningful relationships with individual students and show genuine care Discuss academic goals with new students and connect them to campus resources Facilitate learning activities and self-authorship with incoming students BYU Catering, BYU, Provo, Utah June 2013-current Provide quality service for various catered events Work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers during set-up, service, and clean up Mentor new employees and lead other coworkers in various responsibilities VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Nutrition Teacher, Extended Family, Spanish Fork, Utah September 2013-current Performed nutrition analysis for facilitys menu Provide classes on basic nutrition and healthy living for Extended Family clients Teacher's Aid, Spanish Immersion program, Provo, Utah Spoke Spanish with English-speaking children Tutored students in various subjects and directed group activities January 2012-May 2012

Volunteer Representative, LDS Church, Madrid, Spain July 2010-December 2011 Consistently worked 10-12 hour days for 18 months Led and trained new missionaries in goal setting, learning new teaching/contact methods Developed strong communication and personal skills Planned and co-taught with a companion 15+ lessons on life skills and behavioral habits Spanish fluency: taught weekly English classes to community members Performed community service in addition to proselyting activities OTHER EXPERIENCE Diabetes Research, Nukualofa, Tonga October 2012-current Recipient of ORCA (Office of Research and Creative Activities) $1500 grant Planned research project with mentor Spent one month in Tonga working with a registered dietitian in hospitals, gathered data, currently writing Honors Thesis OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS ServSafe, Blood Pressure and IRB certified Excellent communication and organizational skills Self-motivated and able to balance personal time and resources