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Michaela Phillips

17 Lakewood Place, Troy, NY 12180 ( 518-698-7112 ( Phillips.michaela@

Registered Dietitian

Self-motivated leader and 2014 graduate of the Russell Sage Graduate DI program seeking assignment as a registered dietitian following internship to influence internal and external customers and stakeholders, develop publications, educate and change lives through nutrition.

EDUCATION:

• Russell Sage College Post-BACC program; Dietetic Internship planned for 2014/2015 school year. RD certification, projected for August 2015

• Master of Science, Human Resources (MSHR), Chapman University, 3.59 GPA

• Bachelor of Science, Business and Management, UMUC, 3.46 GPA

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

Volunteer, Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY (Fall 2013-present)

• Prepared meal tickets for in and out patients

• Reviewed patient meals for compliance with diet orders

• Prepared data for input of diet plans, recipes, and food orders into Comp Nutrition, the VA nutrition software that allows better communication between dietitians, technicians and food service managers.

Volunteer, Damien Center, Albany, NY (Fall 2012-summer 2013)

• Provided nutrition Education for small groups within the HIV/AIDS population.

o Utilizing the Eat Smart curriculum, taught shopping techniques, label reading, macronutrient requirements, and the USDA MyPlate concept.

o Explained and demonstrated stretching techniques, calisthenics, deep breathing exercises, and strength training using resistance bands.

o Demonstrated the preparation of easy meal ideas, smoothies, and parfaits that incorporate all the macronutrients to provide maximal nutrition economically.

o Increased exposure to the Veggie Mobile providing affordable fruits and vegetables to this population

• Prepared and distributed pantry bags to eligible patrons

• Assisted with intake assessments to verify eligibility for nutritional services at the Damien Center

Volunteer, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady, NY (October 2012-August 2013)

• Assisted with summer community education, instructing small groups in various topics of food preparation such as canning. Congressman Paul Tonko visited our location at the Altamont Fair where we were demonstrating the canning technique (Summer 2013).

• Administered National school garden research program surveys to elementary students as part of a national research grant to determine if students exposed to the gardens are more likely to consume fruits and vegetables (Fall 2012).

Home Health Aide (1984-1985 School Year)

• Provided support for two handicapped college women while attending SUNY Binghamton.

Nurse’s Aide (May-June 1985): Provided support for patients at a long term care facility

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor of Military Science, Siena College, Loudonville, NY (December 2006 to August 2011)

• Recruited from Universities for qualified potential US Army officers; coordinated the contracting process

• Retained students in the ROTC program through onboarding, coaching, counseling, and mentoring students at three separate University locations

• Trained students in physical fitness and military training at SUNY Albany

• Educated ROTC freshmen and sophomores through quality curriculum, classroom and resource scheduling, and teaching two sections for two separate courses per semester.

• Ensured students met graduation and commissioning requirements and planned commissioning ceremonies.

• Nominated ROTC students for awards and planned the presentation ceremonies.

• Oversaw the leadership development program to ensure evaluations accurately reflected performance.

• Served as administrator for the organization’s computers and the SUNY Albany ROTC Website; monitored compliance with Army and Cadet Command policy.

Human Resources Officer, US Army, multiple locations, culminating in retirement as an O4 (Major) from the US Army (May 1991 to January 2006)

• Responsible for recruiting, retention, job placement, database management, inspections, and program management at US Army I Corps (Fort Lewis, WA), US Army V Corps (Heidelberg, Germany), 1st US Army Personnel Command (Vilseck, Germany), US Army Recruiting Command (Fort Hamilton, NY), and Third US Army (Atlanta, GA)

• Commanded Detachment D, 38th Personnel Services Battalion, Vilseck, GE (June 1998-June 2000)

• Deployed to Kuwait as executive officer to the Third Army Operations Officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (May 2004-October 2004)

Power Generation and Equipment Repairer, Germany and Italy, culminating in acceptance to and graduation from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA (July 1985 to May 1991)

AWARDS:

• Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)

• Army Commendation Medal (4th Award)

• Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)

• Army Superior Unit Award

• National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

• Army Parachutist Badge

• Army Service Ribbon

• Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award)

CERTIFICATIONS: ServSafe (March 2013); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) recertification (May 2013); Red Cross First Aid/CPR (2013)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, since June 2013; NY State Dietetic Association, since June 2013; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), since August 2013

SKILLS: Bilingual French; good German proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

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