Grace Balensiefer
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Energetic professional with a strong background in college athletics, emphasizing hard work, teamwork, and effective communication. Demonstrates a proven ability to resolve critical issues in time-sensitive environments while building and maintaining high-performing teams. Committed to continuous improvement and motivating staff to achieve collective goals. Passionate about leveraging leadership skills to drive success in any professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RD Eligible / Supervisor
Tippecanoe School Corporation
Lafayette, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of school activities.
- Coordinated communication between staff, parents, and administration for effective collaboration.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for students and staff.
- Managed multiple social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Monitored customer feedback via surveys and social media platforms.
- Coordinated menu planning activities to ensure quality nutritional meals were served according to established standards.
Suite Food and Beverage Manager
Lafayette Aviators
05.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of food and beverage services at a professional baseball venue.
- Supervised staff training programs to ensure compliance with service standards.
- Coordinated inventory management for food and beverage supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and quality of products supplied.
- Monitored customer feedback to adjust service strategies effectively and promptly.
Travel Volleyball Coach
Boiler Junior Club
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented training programs for youth volleyball players.
- Coordinated schedules for practices and competitions throughout the season.
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective teaching techniques and strategies.
- Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback and improvement plans.
- Organized team meetings to discuss goals, strategies, and player development.
- Fostered a positive team environment encouraging cooperation and sportsmanship.
- Communicated with parents about player progress and team expectations regularly.
- Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
- Developed practice plans focusing on skill development and game strategy execution.
Dietetic Intern, Sports Nutrition
Purdue Athletics
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized meal plans based on dietary guidelines and client needs.
- Educated clients on nutrition principles through workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Participated in community outreach programs promoting healthy eating habits.
Dietetic Intern
Purdue University
05.2022 - 05.2023
- COORDINATED PROGRAM IN DIETETICS, Supervised Practice
- Food Service
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Community Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
Dietetic Intern, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Logansport Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Supervised Practice
- Assisted in developing personalized nutrition plans for diverse client needs.
- Conducted nutrition assessments and collected dietary histories from clients.
- Collaborated with dietitians to deliver educational workshops on healthy eating.
Dietetic Intern, Food Service and Community Intern
West Lafayette Community School Corporation
05.2022 - 12.2022
- SUPERVISED PRACTICE
- Assisted in developing nutrition education materials for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with dietitians to plan and implement meal programs.
- Facilitated group discussions on healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices.
- Coached individuals on menu planning techniques and how to read food labels accurately.
Golf Food and Beverage Attendant
Levy Restaurants
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Purdue Golf Course, Paid
- Provided excellent customer service in high-volume dining environments.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards coworkers and customers at all times.
- Greeted customers promptly and courteously, took orders accurately, and served food and drinks efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN08-2024
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
Purdue University
West Lafayette08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics on the DPD track
Northern Illinois University
05.2022
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Menu planning
- Community nutrition
- Food service management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Social media management
- Project management
- Team building
- Team leadership and motivation
- Microsoft Suite
- Content creation
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
Awards
- Dean's List
- Academic All-MAC
- NIU Volleyball Team Captain
- 3x MAC Setter of the Week
- NIU Volleyball MVP
- 3x Pre-Season Player of the Tournament/MVP
- 1x Big Ten Setter of the Week
Activities And Societies
- NIU Athletics Captains Counsel
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
- Student Dietetic Association
- Food Finders
- Feed My Starving Children
- Food Bank
- Boiler Juniors Volleyball
- Tails Humane Society
- Natalie's Second Chance
- YMCA Youth Sports
- Private Volleyball Lessons Instructor for Youth Volleyball Camps
Involvement
- Student Dietetic Association
- NIU SAAC
- NIU Athletics Captains Counsel
- NIU Athletics
- Purdue Athletics
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
RD Eligible / Supervisor
Tippecanoe School Corporation
07.2024 - Current
Dietetic Intern, Sports Nutrition
Purdue Athletics
04.2023 - 05.2023
Dietetic Intern, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Logansport Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Volleyball Coach
Boiler Junior Club
12.2022 - 06.2024
Dietetic Intern
Purdue University
05.2022 - 05.2023
Dietetic Intern, Food Service and Community Intern
West Lafayette Community School Corporation
05.2022 - 12.2022
Suite Food and Beverage Manager
Lafayette Aviators
05.2021 - Current
Golf Food and Beverage Attendant
Levy Restaurants
05.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Indiana State University
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics on the DPD track
Northern Illinois University
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