Megan Rivenburg

2032574478 (C) – mdrivenburg@gmail.com

Education and Coursework

UNC Greensboro May 2020
Greensboro, NC, United States
Master of Science, Nutrition, 3.92 GPA
Didactic Program in Dietetics, 3.69 GPA

Wake Forest University May 2017

Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Bachelor of Science, Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology
3.57 GPA, cum laude
Dean’s List 6 semesters

Work Experience
UNCG Recreation and Wellness, Greensboro, NC
Graduate Assistant for Fitness (20 hours per week) May 2019 to current
• Directly oversee and develop a personal training program consisting of 14 certified personal trainers
• Train trainers on how to properly take anthropometric measurements and how to conduct a motivational interview
• Co-teach the personal training preparatory course including lessons on metabolism basics, sports nutrition and
activity-specific energy systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior psychology
• Developed and conducted a weight neutral and diet culture education training for student staff working in fitness
Personal Trainer (550 hours) August 2018 to current
• Train clients with a wide variety of needs and goals as an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal
Trainer
Fitness Assistant May 2018 to August 2018
• Worked in exercise areas to ensure safety of patrons and facility
Well Spring, Greensboro, NC
Dietary Technician (420 hours) April 2018 to November 2018
• Worked under a dietitian in a long-term care setting to provide therapeutically adequate food and drink to
residents
• Prepared pureed foods and thickened liquids
• Served residents according to prescribed meal plans
Crazy Running, Winston-Salem, NC
Running Coach February 2017 to May 2017
• Coached kids ages 6-10
• Incorporated lessons throughout practices on the importance of nutrition and physical activity
• Worked on developing athletic skills and transferable skills such as cooperation and motivation
Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program, Winston-Salem, NC
Program Assistant June 2016 to August 2016
• Mentored high school students
• Assisted speakers from different areas including medicine and business
• Facilitated events and visits with professionals from various backgrounds

Volunteer Activities and Research Experience

Dietary Fat and Sugar on Dopamine Research, UNCG
Graduate Research Assistant (50 hours) May 2019 to August 2019
• Assisted with research on dietary fat and sugar intake on dopamine in mice
• Fed and weighed mice weekly
• Assisted with attaining blood glucose data and trials
 • Analyzed data using TopScan Lite software
Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro, NC January 2018 to February 2019
Volunteer (33 hours)
• Assisted where help was needed at Greensboro Urban Ministry’s food pantry and kitchen
• Served meals to people living in food insecurity
• Packed bags with dry goods for families and individuals in need
WECAN Study at Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University September 2016 to May 2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant (64 hours)
• Analyzed anthropometric and food intake data of participants in the WECAN study as independent study credits
• Helped teach diet and exercise sessions
• Attended adherence meetings and check-ins for participants
Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University August 2013 to May 2017
Programming Coordinator (128 hours) August 2016 to May 2017
• Planned and coordinated all Campus Kitchen events on and off campus including cooking lessons and dinners for
students with cultural organizations on campus, documentary screenings, community partner tours, and on-
campus hunger exhibits
Shift Leader (64 hours) August 2014 to May 2016
• Led the weekly shift to the Children’s Home
• Cooked meals and served as a mentor to the teenagers with varying life circumstances living in the Children’s
Home
Volunteer (64 hours) August 2013 to May 2014
• Assisted shift leader on weekly shifts to the Children’s Home

Writing and Health Media Experience

“Megeatsworld” Instagram account and blog, Founder October 2015 to present
• Organically grew and continue to grow following to tens of thousands of people through interaction and audience
appeal
• Talk daily about nutrition, food, and fitness with an emphasis on mental health, eating disorder recovery, and
sustainability
• Keynote speaker at Wake Forest University in April, 2017 for “BodiPosi Presents: @megeatsworld”
• Developed and sell two workout guides- one focused on weight training and one focused on HIIT training
Spoon University- WFU Chapter, Writer January 2016 to May 2017
• Wrote articles that were published nationally about food, lifestyle, and nutrition to an audience with a scope of
millions of people
THINK, Intern May 2015 to July 2015
• Wrote blog entries for THINK, including entries on exercise, nutrition, and recipes

Certifications, Memberships, and Awards

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member August 2019 to present
• Attended the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Philadelphia in October, 2019.
Personal Training Rookie of the Year May 2019
Nutrition Graduate Student Association, Member August 2018 to present
American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer July 2018 to present
CPR for Professional Rescuers May 2018 to present

References available upon request.