Shane Chilson, RD

• Completed two-year apprenticeship under residential and commercial architect and one-year apprenticeship under a master trim carpenter.
• Operated as self-employed handyman specializing in general carpentry and architectural design.
• Executed various tasks including: framing, roofing, masonry, trim carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work.
• Supervised and managed multiple teams on-site to ensure project completion.

• Completed thousand-hour internship across three hospitals and two outpatient clinics.
• Conducted inpatient and outpatient interviews,
• Developed educational nutrition handouts and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Gained experience in charting across various systems for multiple patient conditions.
• Collaborated with various clinical departments to support interdisciplinary care.
• Conducted presentations on current nutrition topics such as diabetes management or heart health.

• Completed 120 hours across clinical, community, and food service environments.
• Interned with dietitians in inpatient, outpatient, and clinical foodservice management.
• Presented lesson plan tailored for post-bariatric patients.
• Created educational handouts and social media content to raise gluten intolerance awareness at St. Charles Community College.

Orchestrated nutrition and disease prevention seminars for medical and dietetic students.

Developed and delivered over ten educational workshops and culinary demonstrations.

Executed community outreach initiatives, including lesson planning and volunteer recruitment at LifeWise StL.

Created promotional materials, including fliers and posters, to effectively advertise events.

Assisted with budgeting and management of seminar planning processes.

Contributed to discussions focused on establishing a nutrition screening process for Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic.

• Spearheaded research and development for innovative health and food security solutions, targeting local health disparities.
• Collaborated with food banks, farmers, and community organizations to enhance resource distribution.
• Recognized with a series of program scholarships for contributions to community health initiatives.

• Completed one hundred hours of supplemental instruction for 42 students.
• Facilitated two weekly optional lectures and biweekly exam preparation sessions.
• Designed lesson plans and created study materials, including guides and interactive activities.
• Graded extra credit assignments to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Provided weekly open-office hours for academic support and additional study sessions.

• Assisted patients with meal orders, ensuring adherence to dietary recommendations.
• Recorded and organized PT, TPN, PN, allergy, inventory, activity reports, and billing documents.
• Supported trayline operations for efficient and timely meal distribution.
• Maintained sanitation of kitchen and dining areas to meet health compliance standards.