RACHEL HYMAN

421 Albemarle Rd. Cedarhurst NY 11516 M: (917) 917-991-2310 Email: Rachel.Hyman94@gmail.com

EDUCATION
QUEENS COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Flushing, NY 2013 Present
B.S., Family, Nutrition, Exercise Services (FNES), Expected 2017
GPA: 3.93
Deans List 2013 Present
NEVE, Jerusalem, Israel 2012-2013
Study abroad Gap Year program
Curriculum included but not limited to: Torah Perspectives on Human Health, Bible Studies and History of
Judaism

EXPERIENCE
SHADOW/VOLUNTEER, Forest Hills Wellness, Forest Hills, NY Fall 2015 Present
A private practice focusing on nutrition counseling and dietary guidance
Observed client assessment and development of care plans
Helped determine specific nutritional needs based on health factors and medications
Tracked client progress and helped adjust dietary plans as necessary
Scheduled clients appointments, coordinated with insurance companies and organized database
Familiar with MNT program
DIETARY VOLUNTEER, Nassau Extended Care Facility, Hempstead, NY Spring 2016 Present
Rehabilitation and nursing center that provides care for short- and long-term patients
Assisted in completion of nutrition assessments and care plans
Revised and updated weekly menus for patient satisfaction
Utilized EMR to digitally collect health information for integrated and improved care coordination
Utilized GeriMenu for menu planning, nutrition compliance and nutritional analysis
CREATIVE ACTIVITY COORDINATOR/ COUNSELOR, Camp Simcha Special, Glen Spey, NY
Summer 2012/Summer 2013
An overnight camp for children and teens with chronic illnesses and diseases
Maintained and coordinated strict and distinct dietary requirements for campers whose special needs
included liquid diets, concentrated sugars restrictions and non dairy meal plans
Customized special interactive activities that were personalized to each campers needs
Designed projects strengthening verbal, visual, and tactile skills
COUNSELOR, Camp Kaylie, Ohel Bais Ezra, Wurtsboro, NY Summer 2011
An integrated overnight camp for children with developmental disabilities
Supervised dietary schedules for a severely autistic child with extreme food allergies including eggs, nuts,
dairy and wheat
Adhered to regimented meal plans as prescribed by doctor for 20 campers
PROGRAM LEADER, Chai Lifeline, Wurtsboro, NY 2010-2011
An international non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the non-medical needs of seriously ill
children, their families and communities.
Organized seasonal events throughout the year like the Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital carnival
Coordinated and arranged volunteer groups for to visit and deliver gifts to patients in hospitals and nursing
homes

HONORS AND ACTIVITES

MEMBER, Dietetics Club, Queens College 2014-Present
School sponsored club focused on educating the campus community on nutrition and wellness
Participated in Queens College Health Fair, raising awareness of healthy eating habits
Focused on sugar intake, sugar alcohols and sugars in beverages
Participated in Savor the Flavor, an on campus healthy food cook off for the healthiest cook
Assisted in the annual Food Drive, collecting over 200 pounds of food for City Harvest

VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBER, Phi Upson Omicron Honor Society, Queens College 2015-Present
Induction based upon scholastic excellence, leadership building and lifelong learning
Coordinated annual Food Drive, supervising and collecting non-perishable food for a nearby farmers market
and senior care center
Participated in FNES Fair, an annual event featuring the Adopt-a-Plant and Re-Use/Recycle
programs