Gracee Allen
Dedicated and high-achieving nutrition and health promotion student with extensive hands-on experience in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, community health, and health promotion. Proven expertise as a Diet Technician in hospital settings, delivering tailored nutrition support to patients while collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and individualized care. A solid foundation in nutrition education, patient-centered care, athlete nutrition, and community outreach has been cultivated through dietitian shadowing, a rewarding internship with Special Olympics Utah, and volunteer work with the University of Utah football team. Committed to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, leveraging evidence-based nutrition strategies to enhance health, performance, and quality of life for diverse populations.
Work History
Nutrition Care Associate
7 Months- Provide nutrition and meal service support to hospitalized patients while following individualized diet orders and food safety standards.
- Collaborate with dietitians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and appropriate nutrition care.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered service while communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying health needs.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when managing patient meal requests, diet restriction, and changes in nutrition orders.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary food service environment in accordance with hospital and food safety standards.
Cook Shift Leader
2 Years- Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diet requirements, and hospital food safety protocols.
- Modify and prepare meals to accommodate patients' dietary restrictions, allergies, and individualized nutrition needs.
- Trained new employees on food handling procedures and equipment operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Promotion And Education
- Emphasis in Research | Minor in Nutrition
- GPA: 3.867
- Dean's List Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Associate of Science
- Completed foundational coursework in Dietetics
- GPA: 3.63
- Graduated with Honors
Skills
Timeline
Nutrition Care Associate
Cook Shift Leader
University of Utah
Utah State University
Research Experience
Course-Based Researcher — NDFS 3070: Food Science Laboratory
Utah State University | Spring 2022
- Designed and conducted an experimental research project investigating the effect of varying pH levels on yeast activity, fermentation, and bread rise.
- Developed and followed a controlled experimental procedure, identifying independent and dependent variables and maintaining consistent experimental conditions.
- Collected, recorded, and analyzed quantitative data related to dough volume and yeast performance.
- Applied scientific research methods, including experimental design, controlled variables, measurement, observation, and data interpretation.
- Communicated research findings through a formal written report and oral presentation, demonstrating scientific communication and presentation skills.