ANNE WENZEL

(847) 767-1121 ▪ anne.wenzel2@gmail.com ▪ 1307 E. Suffield Dr. ▪ Arlington Heights, IL 60004

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, Concentration in Dietetics
Expected Graduation: May 2024 Current GPA: 3.92/4.0
Dean’s List (Fall 2020, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
EXPERIENCE
Food Production and Service (FSHN 340) – University of Illinois Champaign Urbana August 2023 – Present
Bevier Café Learning Assistant
§ Successfully contributes to the efficient functioning of the cafe, resulting in a conducive learning
environment for students
§ Provide guidance and answer students' questions regarding food service and production
Carle Hospital – Champaign, IL July 2022 – Present
Diet Technician
§ Conduct patient assessments to determine dietary requirements and restrictions
§ Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
Paylocity – Schaumburg, IL December 2020 – January 2021, December 2021– January 2022
Account Maintenance Specialist
§ Updated tax rates in system for upcoming tax period
§ Reduced backlog of client communication

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Literature Review May 2023 – Present
Research Assistant for Kharina Román-Rivera Thesis
§ Evaluate numerous scholarly articles to determine if they meet the specific thesis criteria of exploring the
impact of a food literacy intervention on perceived stress
§ Research the relationship between stress, food literacy, and food insecurity
COZAD Nutrition App February 2023 – Present
Research Assistant
§ Compile research of diet restrictions and limitations in relation to kidney disease to be developed into an
app for the COZAD Challenge proposal
§ Research extends beyond the COZAD Challenge, introducing gastrointestinal-related diet needs to the
app
The Prescott Lab January 2023 – Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant for Nourish
§ Design and refine cooking curriculum for SNAP-eligible individuals to improve nutritional knowledge,
food resource management, and improvisational cooking skills
Student Dietetic Association August 2022 – Present
Club Member
§ Serve the students and local community through promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well-being
Illini Fuel September 2020 – November 2020
Intern
§ Assisted sports dieticians working with NCAA athletes for hands on experience with sports nutrition
§ Prepared nutritious and fuelling food and drinks for the athletes to consume before, during, and after
workouts

AWARDS & CERTIFICATION

Awards: Peter J. McGrail Scholarship, Patricia F. Johnston Memorial Scholarship, Hunter R. O. M. F. Scholarship,
Hotchkiss Niedling Scholarship
Certifications: DMU Medical Terminology, TapSeries Allergen Awareness, ServSafe Food Protection Manager,
ServSafe Food Handler