Alyssa Specht

Permanent Address
7415 Kaolin Road
Maumee, OH 43537
(567) 395-7601

aspechtacle@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain acceptance to a coordinated dietetic internship and Masters program via the DICAS
matching system.

Education
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
August 2012 - May 2015
Overall GPA: 3.67
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
August 2011 - May 2012
Financed educational expenses through scholarship and continuous part-time employment

Related Career Experience

Walt Churchills Market, Maumee, Ohio
Cashier and Foodservice Worker, July 2013 - Present
Operate a register system, answer incoming calls, make department referrals, take
messages for management, manage stores primary customer service
Communicate with team members and aid in training new employees
Work with the store chef to prepare homemade, ready-to-eat meals consisting of soups
and gourmet salads and entrees
Fort Meigs YMCA , Perrysburg, Ohio
Youth Center and Kid Zone Worker, August 2012 August 2013
Managed out-of-school care and supervision for children from infancy to early
adolescence, including children with food allergies, diabetes, and autism
Communicated with parents about their children and program guidelines, including
allergy awareness and special needs
YMCA JCC, Sylvania, Ohio
Day Camp Counselor, June 2012 - August 2012
Provided a stimulating out-of-school care environment for up to forty-five children aged
five to twelve, including autistic children
Organized educational activities, including crafts about nutrition during meal and snack
times
Collaborated with parents and other counselors to ensure accuracy of child records and
understanding of program measures and policies
McDonalds Corp., Holland, Ohio
Crew Trainer, July 2010 - August 2012
Oversaw drive-through and/or in-house orders; completed orders for customers while
managing other employees; completed morning and evening food preparation
Responsible for training new employees and designating tasks among crew members;
completed regular assessment of crew members competency and reported to management
Conducted safety and security assessments for stores product quality and delivery

Additional Experience
Department of Public and Allied Health and Department of Food and Nutrition, Bowling
Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Undergraduate Research Volunteer, September 2014 - Present
Shadow graduate researchers and conduct research methods developed by Dr. Mary-Jon
Ludy and Dr. Robin Tucker
Properly operate equipment including a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) scale,
iPads, and BOD POD
Gather and analyze research on requested topics of interest for Dr. Tucker on an asneeded basis
RD Shadowing Experiences
Student shadower, June 2013 - Present
Rachel Brand, RD, at Arrowhead Dialysis Center in Maumee, Ohio
Alison Simeon, RD, at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Elizabeth Borowicz, RD, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Adrienne Justen, RD, LD, at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, Holland Ohio
Christine DuBois, RD, at East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Marcia Grandsko, RD, at Promedica Cancer Institute, Sylvania, Ohio

Leadership Activities

Christ in Youth conference leader for Garden Park Christian Church youth ministry, April
2014 - June 2014
ACT BG Campus Ministry student and worship leader, August 2012 - November 2013
Volunteer at St. Lukes Hospital of Maumee, Ohio, June 2011 - October 2011
Worship team member at Garden Park Christian Church, January 2011 - December 2013

Achievements

Deans List at Bowling Green State University, April 2013 - Present

Deans List at University of Toledo, December 2011
Honors College member at the University of Toledo, August 2011 - May 2012

Skills

Proficient in both current Windows and Macintosh Systems

Frequent use of PubMed and navigation of research databases
Frequent use of e-mail and social media sites for communication and research purposes