Bonnie E.

Alexander
Current address: 725 Denali Way Apt. 301, Charlottesville, VA 22903
bealexa@g.clemson.edu 843-252-8420

EDUCATION
Dietetic Intern, The University of Virginia Health System: Charlottesville, VA
September 2014-June 2015
Focus in pediatrics and nutrition support
Evaluated and provided medical nutrition therapy in acute setting to adult patients in
cardiology, digestive health, general medicine, neurology, nutrition support surgery, nutrition
support medicine, OB/GYN, oncology, and transplant services
o Specialization/Staff Relief in digestive health, nutrition support, and pediatrics
Screened and assessed pediatric patients in pediatric weight management, general medicine,
pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, nutrition support, inborn errors of metabolism, diabetes clinic, and
cystic fibrosis clinic
o Elective week at Childrens National Hospital in Cardiac ICU
Utilized motivational interviewing in outpatient setting in nutrition counseling center,
transitional care hospital, Dietetics Education Management Program (DEMP), dialysis centers,
cardiology, oncology, and weight loss surgery
Developed management and food service experience through non-patient and patient services,
advanced management, and clinical nutrition management rotations
Gained community experience by working and assisting patients at Jefferson Area Board of
Aging (JABA), WIC, long-term care facilities, UVA student health, and HealthSouth
rehabilitation center
Clemson University: Clemson, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Food Science with concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics,
Minor: Chemistry

Cum Laude; GPA: 3.84/4.00

2010-2014

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
UVA Capstone Project: Advances in Ketogenic Diet Treatment for Epilepsy
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Conducted extensive literature review on use of ketogenic diets to treat epilepsy and other
neurological conditions
Developed handouts for Modified Atkins and Classic Ketogenic Diet
Compiled informative binders for future patient and familys use when initiating Modified
Atkins or Classic Ketogenic Diet
Creative Inquiry Teams
Spring 2011-Spring 2014
Worked under Cooking with a Chef to develop different cooking techniques and to read, alter,
and shop for different recipes
Designed and conducted experiment to determine bacterial counts on certain foods after
washing
Worked with Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program to help underprivileged
children
RELATED EXPERIENCE
GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, Greenville SC
Volunteer
Signed patients into Emergency Room
Escorted patients to rooms and answered questions

Fall 2013- Spring 2014

EDIBLE UPCOUNTRY MAGAZINE, Greenville, SC

Full Time Intern
Redesigned local food and trail guide: The Carrot
Distributed and promoted magazine
Participated in farmers markets and food fairs
FIKE RECREATION CENTER, Clemson, SC
Front Desk Attendant
Assisted and attended to patrons
Collaborated with co-workers to organize and manage the gym properly
BAY STREET OUTFITTERS, Beaufort, SC
Sales Associate (summers and holidays)
Assisted and interacted with a range of customers
Helped document and manage inventory

LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Universidad International
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Rotary International Youth Exchange
Villa Del Rosario, Argentina
ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
Food Science Club member
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
Relay for Life member and committee chair
Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society member
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERISM
UVA Student Health Cooking Class presenter
Senior Center Cooking Class presenter
PB&J Fund Christmas Giving volunteer
Jefferson Area Board of Aging presenter/volunteer
Head Start Nutrition Class presenter
Beaufort County School District volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Home Build volunteer
HONORS & AWARDS
Published in BRAND newsletter
Published in Edible Upcountry Magazine
Presidents list
Deans List
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipient

References available upon request

Summer 2013

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Summer 2010-Summer 2014

Summer 2006

August 2009-June 2010

June 2014-Present
2010-2014
2013-Present
Fall 2012
2012-2014

March 2015
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December 2014
October 2014
October 2014
Summer 2014
Fall 2012

March 2015
Fall 2013
Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Fall 2010-Spring 2012
2010-2014