Performance Nutrition
Kirbie Grace Daily
Memphis,TN
Summary
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with over 400 University of Memphis student athletes in sports nutrition guidance and education for performance enhancement, injury recovery, and overall health
- 3+ years experience working in foodservice, menu and recipe development, and culinary nutrition
- 12+ months of practicing individual performance nutrition counseling and education with the 901FC Soccer Team members and the Magis Soccer Club individuals
- 1200+ hours completing various dietetic internship rotations in sports, eating disorder, clinical, transplant, and management settings
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Performance Nutritionist
Magis Soccer Training
Memphis, TN
03.2023 - Current
- Develop personalized nutrition plans tailored to 80+ high school soccer athletes for optimizing performance and recovery through balanced meal strategies; implement meal planning presentations for athletes and their families, focusing on supplementation recommendations, grocery shopping guidance, and menu/recipe planning
- Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate nutrition education into training sessions, emphasizing the role of proper nutrition for endurance, technique, agility, and muscle recovery; place additional attention to nutrition for injury prevention
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sports nutrition trends, research, and dietary supplements, applying evidence-based practices to continually enhance athletes' performance and overall health.
Sports Dietitian Virtual Assistant
Eleat Sports Nutrition
Remote
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Develop 8-10 engaging and informative Instagram recipe reels, sports nutrition-centered articles, and educational graphics a month for mass dissemination to an audience of ninety thousand followers; content is centered around educating amateur to professional-level athletes on how to eat healthy and optimize their performance
- Conducted recipe development aimed at visual appeal, along with being nutritionally balanced and delicious; used up-to-date and current research and trends to generate content that was evidence-based
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
Dietetic Intern
The University of Memphis Dietetic Internship and Residency Program
Memphis, TN
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed a 6-month, 1200+ hour supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics, requiring a varying degree of nutrition therapy rotations in clinical, outpatient transplant, foodservice, management, and sports nutrition settings
- Created and carried out a master's thesis project, involving a 6-week nutrition education cooking series centered around a 'food-first' performance mentality with the University of Memphis men's and women's golf teams; included menu development, grocery store tours, recipe evaluation, education on basic cooking skills, and screening for potential disordered eating behaviors
Dietetic Sports Intern
The University of California, Berkeley Athletics Performance Nutrition
Berkeley, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the creation and execution of nutrition education seminars, workshops, and presentations for student athletes; worked directly with football, volleyball, soccer, swim & dive, gymnastics, and volleyball athletes on supplement safety, team cooking classes, sport-specific hydration tips, performance optimization, and a case-by-case basis of iron deficiency anemia, special diets, food intolerances and avoidances, and cultural preferences
- Independently conducted body composition testing using InBody machine on men's and women's basketball, softball, soccer, and track & field teams, interpreted data, and aided in counseling athletes on optimal composition range for ideal performance.
Culinary Nutrition & Wellness Graduate Assistant
Memphis Campus Recreation Nutrition Services
Memphis, TN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and trained 8-10 student workers in Tiger Café, an in-house foodservice operation providing nourishing smoothies and snacks for the campus wellness and recreational population
- Facilitated cooking and wellness events (planning, setup, demonstration, execution, cleanup), including 8 lunch-and-learn classes and 12 afterschool nutrition education sessions in the Tiger Food Lab teaching kitchen
- Designed and implemented training and operations materials to enhance Tiger Café and Tiger Food Lab, including step-by-step guides for food product assembly and presentations for systematic mass dishwashing techniques
- Worked in collaboration with the Kitchen Operations Manager to plan and perform the new 8-week Memphis Eats project, a cost-effective meal service program focused on providing biodiversity, flavor, and plant-forward meals for students, faculty, and staff
- Developed and executed cooking curriculum for 5-day children's summer camp (recipe research, development and testing; activities; staff organization; staff training).
Eating Disorder & Sports Nutrition Dietetic Intern
Memphis Nutrition Group & Accel Performance and Wellness
Memphis, TN
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with the head performance dietitian to create educational materials and presentations focused on varying nutritional topics for the performance center members, including how to make time for meal prepping, tips on formulating a grocery list, and ways to save money while also getting creative in the kitchen
- Generated nutrition handouts and pamphlets for the 901FC Soccer Team focused on pre and post training fueling; provided one-on-one individual counseling sessions for team members centered around improving each athlete's performance-related nutrition goals and enhancing their in-season capabilities
- Shadowed two distinct registered dietitians of the Memphis Nutrition Group in one-on-one patient counseling, assessment, and supervision note charting, and assist with creating nutrition therapy plans for clients centered around a non-diet, non-weight focused approach
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
Football Nutrition Student Dietitian
University of Memphis Football Nutrition
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with the interim Director of Football Nutrition to deliver the highest level of nutrition care and educational resources to the University of Memphis football coaching staff, team physicians, athletic trainers, and football players; worked with athletic dining staff for meal planning and preparation, maintained and directed inventory of fueling stations
- Assisted in carrying out body composition, anthropometric measurements, and hydration testing, keeping a daily updated record of each individual player's data
- Lead multiple educational forums including fueling 101 for football freshman presentations, grocery store tours, and supplement safety infographic implementation.
Education
Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship Program in Clinical Nutrition -
University of Memphis
01.2023
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Dietetics -
University of Memphis
01.2022
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport, and Movement Sciences -
University of Memphis
01.2020
Skills
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Sports Performance Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Eating Disorder MNT
- Foodservice Equipment Operation
- Menu and Recipe Development
- Culinary Nutrition
- Motivational Interviewing
- Independence and Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Culinary Skills
Activities
- Memphis Athletics Fueling Station Manager and Dietetic Intern, 2020 to 2022: Implemented and ran the newly renovated Tiger Bites sports nutrition fueling station each week and provided all football and Olympic sport athletes with pre and post training fuel while answering the nutrition and performance-related questions they asked and provided education on fueling basics, Managed and organized the layout, ordering guides, inventory, and restocking systems for the fueling station; provided coaches, strength staff, and student athletes with a diversified menu that catered to various dietary needs and restrictions
- University of Memphis Dance Team, 2017 to 2021: 4-year team member and 1 year captain of the official 15x national championship dance team and spirit program for the University of Memphis; represented diversity, inclusion, and positivity at numerous community events throughout Memphis, Fostered a supportive and motivational team environment, cultivating unity, discipline, and a shared commitment to excellence, which played a pivotal role in obtaining the team's fifteenth national championship title, Designed personalized meal plans for teammates, integrating the caloric and hydration demands of 8-12 hour long nationals practices, dancing an entire day at 100+ degree football games, and preseason muscle strength goals for varying technical elements
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (in progress)
- ServSafe Certification
- CPR Certified
Work Preference
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Affiliations
- Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Interests
Recipe Development
Culinary Nutrition
College Athletics
Nutrition Counseling and Education
Performance Chef Career
Sports Nutrition
Menu Planning
Culinary Nutrition
From the time I was in middle schol, I have always loved experimenting in the kitchen with all different types of foods and ingredients. My passion for cooking and recipe testing continued to grow well into high school and college, and eventually lead me to beginning my own social media page dedicated to portraying my recipes. In addition to filming, editing, and posting nutritious and balanced meals, I also love to share some of my baking adventures, along with helpful nutrition tips centered around an "all foods-fit" mentality. Find my creations on Instagram @dieteticsonthedaily!
Timeline
Sports Dietitian Virtual Assistant
Eleat Sports Nutrition
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dietetic Sports Intern
The University of California, Berkeley Athletics Performance Nutrition
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sports Performance Nutritionist
Magis Soccer Training
03.2023 - Current
Culinary Nutrition & Wellness Graduate Assistant
Memphis Campus Recreation Nutrition Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dietetic Intern
The University of Memphis Dietetic Internship and Residency Program
05.2022 - 12.2023
Eating Disorder & Sports Nutrition Dietetic Intern
Memphis Nutrition Group & Accel Performance and Wellness
12.2021 - 05.2022
Football Nutrition Student Dietitian
University of Memphis Football Nutrition
08.2020 - 06.2021
Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship Program in Clinical Nutrition -
University of Memphis
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Dietetics -
University of Memphis
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport, and Movement Sciences -
University of Memphis