Amy Elsasser
1910 Breitwert Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
301-452-8876

Education

Sage Graduate School, Troy, NY June 2014
  • Dietetic Internship
University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD May 2013
  • Post Baccalaureate degree- Dietetics
Towson University, Towson, MD Dec. 2008
  • Bachelor of Science- the functional biology of animals
  • Graduate cum laude, Achieved Dean’s list

Professional Dietetics Experience

Clinical (520 hours)

Envoy of Pikesville, Pikesville, MD
Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Silver Spring, MD
Frostburg Village,Frostburg, MD
Reeders Memorial Home,Boonsboro, MD
Riverview Rehabilitation and Health Center, Essex, MD
  • Completed intake, quarterly and annual assessments on residents
  • Created tube feeding prescriptions
  • Saw patients when doctors requested a consultation
  • Communicated with team members to ensure optimal patient care
Outpatient (80 hours)
Chase Brexton Health Services
Baltimore, MD
  • Counseled English speaking and Spanish speaking patients
  • Performed bioelectrical impedance analysis tests
  • Created meal plans for different patient needs, including weight loss
Food Service Management (400 hours)
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Baltimore, MD
  • Updated medical diet menus for inmates
  • Performed institutional sanitation inspections
  • Completed ServSafecertification
Community (280 hours)
WIC Works Resource Systems
Beltsville, MD
  • Updated the WIC Works website
  • Researched technology and leaner centered education for the Electronics Resources Coordinator
  • Helped with new online education course, including creating handouts and editing course material
  • Analyzed education material to be included on the website
WIC
Baltimore, MD
  • Counseled English speaking and Spanish speaking patients
  • Performed height and weight measurements
  • Created an educational class and handouts for the class
/ Sept. 2013 – Feb. 2014
Feb. 2014
Feb. 2014 – April 2014
April 2014 – May 2014
May 2014 – June 2014

Additional EXPERIENCE

Calvert Veterinary Center

Receptionist / Oct. 2010 – Aug. 2013
  • Checked appointments in and out
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and general administrative duties
  • Handled financial transactions
  • Served as the key holder in charge of opening and closing
  • Submitted all vendor coupons to ensure proper compensation

Timonium Animal Hospital

/ Nov. 2008 – Oct. 2010
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist
  • Prepared exam rooms for doctors
  • Drew blood and ran lab tests on retrieved specimens
  • Scheduled appointments for doctors
  • Restrained animals during exams

Perring Animal Hospital

/ Sept. 2007 – Nov. 2008
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist
  • Prepared exam rooms and surgical rooms for the doctors
  • Ran lab work on specimens
  • Ordered supplies and inventory for the office
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and general administrative duties

The Dawg Wash and Central Dawgma

Assistant Manager
  • Provided general customer service
  • Processed financial transactions and closed out the register
  • Helped clients make educated decisions on products such as all natural foods and grooming products
  • Managed inventory, ordered products and re-stocked the shelves
/ July 2005 – Aug. 2007

Volunteer Experience

Moveable Feast

  • Prepared food trays for delivery
  • Assisted at overnight stop for the 2013 “Race for the Feast” event
Meals on Wheels
  • Personal shopper for multiple homebound individuals
/ Nov. 2012 – Current
Aug. 2012 - Current

References available upon request.