1. Ashley Shaw, R.D.
12 Indian Drive, Stony Point, NY 1098012 Indian Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980
(845) 642-7494
Ashley.shaw.rd@gmail.com
Highlights of Qualifications
§ Self-disciplined and independent work ethic; Excels in leadership positions
§ Counseling experience in the individual and group setting, pertaining to nutrition education and weight loss
§ Expert use of the following programs: Microsoft Office, SPSS, Zotero Reference Manager, Nutritionist Pro, NVivo
§ Program management through thesis research: Ethics approval, recruitment, budget supervision, data collection &
analysis, scientific writing
Professional Experience
Private Nutrition Counseling July 2012- Present
• Assists clients in setting attainable goals and developing strategies for greater achievement related to the
treatment of various health-related concerns; including weight loss, muscle gain, and outpatient-medical
nutrition therapy.
Graduate Research Assistant – George Mason University August 2013 – May 2015
§ Manuscript revision and writing, co-authored one scientific journal article in the process of publication
§ Proficient in reading scientific literature and translating relevant information
§ Grant Proposal Writing for multiple studies to be conducted in Fairfax, VA
§ Health Screenings and Anthropometric measures across different life stages
§ Education and Intervention Design: creating handouts, recruiting brochures and pamphlets, adopting and adapting
questionnaires, IRB training and approval, meetings with stakeholders and partners
§ Counseled various populations on individual nutritional needs
§ Poster presentation at Experimental Biology 2015 on original Early Childhood Obesity Prevention research
§ Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in research methods
Dietetic Internship – CUNY Hunter School of Public Health August 2011- June 2012
Food Bank and Community Kitchen for NYC. New York, NY.
§ Applied strategic application of management principles in providing services to individuals within a specific population and
demographic
§ Created recipes, conducted healthful food demonstration and tastings, provided pantry tours, disseminated nutrition
education information
Women, Infants, & Children Supplemental Nutrition Program, W.F. Ryan Community Center, New York, NY.
§ Gained one-on-one nutrition screening and counseling experience
§ Conducted supervised group facilitated discussions
Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility. Roosevelt Island, NY.
§ Performed the Nutrition Care Process for individuals in a population of differing ages and health status
§ Completed documentation that followed professional guidelines required by health care systems , as well as guidelines
required by practice setting
SPE Certified. New York, NY
§ Aided in the development of market research & promotional projects
§ Worked in the kitchen of a five star restaurant and gained invaluable food service and food safety experience
Education
MS, Nutrition - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA May 2015
BS, Nutritional Sciences - The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2011
BS, Bio-Behavioral Health - The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2011
Professional Licenses, Memberships, Publications, & Awards
§ Commission on Dietetic Registration #1093130
§ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
§ American Society of Nutrition, Member
§ GMU Graduate Student Association, Founding Board Member, Student-Faculty Liaison
§ Student Engagement Award, December 2014
§ Graduate Thesis Award, May 2015