Sydney Mattern

7166 W 1000 N  Roann, IN 46974  (260) 330-2412  matternsydney@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Outgoing new Registered Dietitian, seeking to build upon my current knowledge in order to excel in my field. Highly
experienced in dealing with customers and members of the community to ensure they receive quality service.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Science: Nutrition and Dietetics
May 2019 3.696 GPA Ball State University, Muncie, IN
 Cum Laude graduate
 Dean List- 7 semesters
 Collegiate involvement in the creation of my webpages that provide clients with information about use of vitamins and
minerals, diabetes maintenance, and urinary tract infections
Master’s of Science: Nutrition and Dietetics
December 2020 3.992 GPA
 Magna Cum Laude graduate
 Collegiate involvement in the research of the Effects of Exercise on the Progression of Arthritis and supervised
rotations in clinical, community, business, and food service settings.
Relevant coursework:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Quality Technician May 2018-January 2019
Gebhart Holdings- Wabash, IN
 Prepared documentation recording company quality systems
 Worked closely with upper management to resolve quality related concerns
Human Resources Assistant May 2019-December 2019
Gebhart Holdings- Wabash, IN
 Updated employee records
 Scheduled interviews for each open position
 Consulted with department head to identify company needs
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Betsy’s Nest, Food Science and Nutrition Sensory Research and Development Project
 Extensive diabetes research, which facilitated the formulation of a novel research-based recipe
 This recipe was presented to participants at the 2017 Food & Nutrition Conference & Exposition
NutriDiabetes Website Publication
 Provides individuals with diabetes an additional resource for managing their diabetes
 https://nutrdiabetes.weebly.com/
Vitamins & Minerals Website Publication
 Macronutrient Information made accessible to the public
 http://nutr346s18mattern.weebly.com/
Professional Portfolio
 https://sydneymatternportfolio.weebly.com
 www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-mattern-rd-a68784115
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Member of Creative Minds 2016-2018
 Social Media Chair- Creative Minds
 Ball State Diabetic Association Student Board Representative
 Member of the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2018-present
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clinical Experience
 Performed effective malnutrition screening to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate nutrition care plans
 Provided counseling and diet instructions for in-patients in a hospital setting.
 Conducted in-service training of the MIND diet for clinical dietitians
 Organized updated ASPEN guidelines for safe enteral and parenteral nutrition feedings for physicians
 Performed clinical dietitian staff relief
Community and Business Experience
 Developed nutrition education materials for teaching members of the community
 Provided comprehensive diabetes education to local community educators
  Completed section K by assessing residents swallowing and nutritional status
 Formatted and edited portions of the newly updated Indiana Diet Manual for 2021
Food Service Experience
 Performed monthly sanitation inspections
 Completed corrective action plans to meet safety and sanitation expectations
 Organized and administered patient satisfaction surveys and input the results into the database
 Completed test trays and tray audit to ensure safe and high quality meals
 Learned appropriate ways to handle and cook food to meet USDA food safety requirements
SKILLS AND TRAINING
 90 observation hours during undergraduate community, food service, and clinical rotations
 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training 2018
 Interprofessional Training- advanced teamwork involving a case study
 ServeSafe Certification 12/9/2016-12/9/2021