Iesha Finley is a passionate dietetic professional currently pursuing a Master's in Dietetics at Cox College in Springfield, MO with a 3.78 GPA. She has over 2 years of experience conducting nutrition assessments and evaluations. Her skills include weight management consulting, teaching, disease prevention, food counseling, and analyzing body composition. She is fluent in Spanish and has a background in food service management.

1. IESHA FINLEY
1607 S Deeswood Ave apt B, Springfield, MO 65804 ♦ C: 417-593-90564 ♦ ieshafinley1@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate Dietetic professional dedicated to improving dietary habits and long term health of people of all
ages. Well-rounded at reviewing food journals, preparing nutrition recommendations and counseling clients. Two
years of experience in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating risks based off of agent, host, and
environmental factors. Sound knowledge of nutritional programs and regulations with specialized training in nutrition
diagnostics and the nutrition focused physical exam.
SKILLS
Skilled interviewer Weight management consulting
Strong teaching skills Registered with American Dietetic Association
Clinical dietetics professional Diabetic lifestyle planning
Disease prevention expert Cooking teacher
Excellent problem solver Group exercise instructor
Food counseling
Body composition analysis
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish
WORK HISTORY
Diet Technician, 08/2015 to 10/2015
Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital – Springfield, MO
Assisted in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision a dietitian
Plan and produce meals based on established guidelines
Teach and counsel principles of food and nutrition
Planned, directed and monitored the clinical functions of the dietary department.
Direct Support Associate/Professional, 05/2014 to 06/2015
Mosaic – Macomb, IL
Assist in implementing individual patient goals
Plan and implement community based activities focusing on patient choices
Assist with personal care as needed
Maintain and document records of participant accidents/incidents as required
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and other meeting assigned
Assist patients in being actively involved in the daily activities to achieve greater independence using person-
centered planning and self-determination
In charge of medication passing and documentation of any adverse incidents related to medications
Multiple, 05/2012 to 06/2016
Food Service – Multiple
Over four years of food service work in several restaurants, including: Chicago's Chicken and Waffles, 5 Guys
Burger and Fries, Wendy's, Steak-N-Shake and Jimmy John's
Established a bridge between customers and chefs in addition to making customers feel welcome as a waitress at
Steak-N-Shake
Responsible for taking money in the form of cash or credit card from patrons in exchange for food or services in
addition to scanning items, providing change, balancing drawers as a cashier at both Wendy's and 5 Guys

2. Communicated orders and information between the front of house and back of house, making sure that food is
cooked in the right order, quickly, and presented to the customer as beautifully as possible as an expediter as
Chicago's Chicken and Waffles
Picked up, transported and dropped off various food packages within a specific region in a timely manner as a
delivery driver with Jimmy Johns
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Dietetics, Current
Cox College - Springfield, MO
3.78 GPA
Food Systems Management coursework
Community coursework
Focused on clinical aspect of dietetics, with a focus in nutrition diagnositics. Nutritional diagnosing is evidence-based
ruling out and ruling in of nutritional health related problems that RDs are uniquely qualified to identify and process.
It allows for the study of nutritional problems and their causes, as well as diagnose nutritional health problems,
utilizing nutrition/dietetic-specific human condition codes (a scientifically standardized language and classification
system) that give direction for classifying treatments provided – i.e. describe nutritional diagnosis(es) and
etiology(Iesha). Lastly is provides a framework for use of a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam to identify physical
signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies (or excesses)
Nutrition Focus Physical Exam, Research Application in Nutrition Diagnostics, Applied MNT (Clinical),
Nutriokinetics/Nutriodynamics, Nutrition Counseling and Pharmacologic Concepts:
Bachelor's of science: May 2015
Western illinois university -
3.7 Dean's list Dietetic Honor Society Kappa Omicron Nu, Food & Culture Club
Bachelor of Science: Nutrition, 2015
Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL
3.8 GPA
Dean's List Academic Achievement Award
Member of Food and Culture Club
Member of Kappa Omicron Nu (KONu) Club
Taught the basics of nutrition. Received education in the fields of clinics, hospitals (inpatient/acute care), health
maintenance organizations, sports facilities, private practice, school food service (K-12), extended care facilities,
government programs, distributors/retailers, pharmaceutical companies, food service industries, food manufacturers,
food industry catering service, and food equipment companies
Associate of Science: Nutrition, 2012
Lincoln College - Lincoln, IL
3.7 GPA
Vice President Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society
Dean's List Academic Achievement Award for 2 consecutive year
Finalist and Winner of All-Illinois Academic Team
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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