Carlyn Keys

Led meal planning groups to build grocery shopping, meal planning, and food preparation skills. Provided individualized nutrition counseling for disordered eating, diabetes, GI conditions, and mental health. Delivered nutrition education on hydration, macronutrients, fiber, gut health, balanced meals, and snack preparation.

Mental Health Nutrition Assistant - BrightQuest Treatment Center - San Diego, CA

(2026-06)

• Led meal planning groups to build grocery shopping, meal planning, and food preparation skills.
• Provided individualized nutrition counseling for disordered eating, diabetes, GI conditions, and mental health.
• Delivered nutrition education on hydration, macronutrients, fiber, gut health, balanced meals, and snack preparation.
• Planned and prepared nutrient-dense breakfasts, lunches, and dinners five days per week.
• Developed balanced weekly menus incorporating all food groups to support cognitive function and overall health.

Sports Dietitian Fellow - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

(2025-07 - 2026-01)

• Delivered 1:1 nutrition counseling to NCAA Division I athletes
• Led team nutrition education for Men’s & Women’s Basketball and Spirit Squad
• Supervised student workers at Olympic Sports Fueling Station
• Managed daily inventory ordering and restocking for Basketball, Spirit, Track, and Olympic fueling
• Led student worker interviews and onboarding trainings for students interested at working at UTK sports nutrition fueling stations
• Coordinated all aspects of team travel nutrition, including meal planning, hotel menus/BEO’s, and in flight nutrition
• Coordinated team dinners, pre-game meals, and game-day fueling
• Developed performance-focused pre- and post-practice smoothie recipes
• Planned and ordered away-game meals for Basketball travel
• Conducted hydration testing using MX3 for home and away games
• Assisted with Bod Pod and DXA assessments for M/W Basketball and Women’s Soccer
• Documented athlete data using Teamworks, Notemeal, and Smartabase
• Managed supplement ordering through Nordic Naturals and DotFit for all UTK athletes
• Created individualized travel snack packs for Basketball athletes
• Packed and maintained nutrition travel trunks for all away games
• Managed and tracked monthly nutrition budgets for Spirit Squad and Men’s Basketball
• Attended basketball staff meetings and gave updated reports on athlete’s nutrition performance

Sports Performance Nutrition Consultant and CrossFit Coach - Cosmic CrossFit - Hybrid

(2025-04 - 2025-12)

• Delivered individualized nutrition consultations for CrossFit, high school, and collegiate athletes.
• Conducted workshops on hydration, creatine use, and performance plate building.
• Developed evidence-based nutrition programs to enhance athletic performance.

Tactical - Sports Dietetic Intern - Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute - Houston, TX

(2025-03 - 2025-05)

• Designed and led food demos to educate DI athletes and Military personnel on optimizing nutrition for performance and recovery
• Conducted grocery shopping tours to teach athletes how to select nutrient-dense foods for training and competition
• Actively participated in researched based lectures on strength training, altitude training adaptations, creatine and beta-alanine supplementation with athletes
• Engaged in injury rehab nutrition discussions, providing insights on macronutrient intake, anti-inflammatory foods, and recovery strategies to support injured athletes.
• Researched and implemented strategies to prevent GI distress in athletes for peak performance and endurance
• Assisted in nutrition consults for various athletes in the high school, universities (Houston Christian University and University of St. Thomas), and Professional setting (Savannah Bananas Baseball team) and Military (Army and Marines Personnel).

Clinical Dietetic Intern - HCA Gulf Coast Hospital - Panama City, FL

(2025-01 - 2025-03)

• Conducted nutrition assessments and participated in development of care plans for patients across multiple hospital units
• Provided patient-centered nutrition education on diabetes, CKD, and GI disorders
• Completed staff relief independently, managing 8–12 patients/day across 3 units
• Documented care using the Nutrition Care Process (ADIME format)
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members during rounds

Sports Food Service Football Dietetic Intern - FSU FIGG Athlete Dining Hall - Tallahassee, FL

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

• Collaborated with the Head Chef and Head Football Dietitian to develop and plan weekly meals designed to optimally fuel athletes.
• Organized and hosted a Thanksgiving lunch, including menu creation, nutritional fact sheet preparation, and dining hall decoration to enhance the overall dining experience.
• Worked directly with the Head Chef to manage food orders and oversee budgeting processes.
• Coordinated catering for football team dinners, serving over 100+ individuals before a major game day.

Dietetic Supplement Research Intern - International Vitamin Corporation - Remote

(2024-10 - 2024-11)

• Co-developed a capstone project featuring H2O slim® + green tea extract for weight management and lipid support
• Analyzed clinical trial data and market trends to support product claims and positioning
• Created marketing materials highlighting supplement benefits and competitive advantages
• Co-hosted a podcast and wrote a blog post on polyphenols and their health benefits

Community Nutrition Intern - FSU Center of Health Advocacy and Wellness - Tallahassee, Fl

(2024-08 - 2024-10)

• Facilitated group discussions (15–20 participants) for collegiate athletes on body image and disordered eating, promoting the "All Foods Fit" philosophy
• Advocated body positivity and intuitive eating through athlete-led peer support sessions.
• Shadowed one-on-one nutrition consultations for athletes with eating disorders, focusing on recovery-oriented care
• Led food demonstrations using cost-effective ingredients from FSU's Food for Thought Pantry to promote accessible, balanced eating

Group Fitness Instructor - Crunch Fitness - Tallahassee, FL

(2024-06 - 2025-01)

• Lead dynamic and engaging group fitness classes, including HIIT, strength training, cycling, and dance-based workouts
• Develop diverse class formats to meet the varying fitness levels and goals of participants

Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and Crossfit Coach - Midtown Movement and Medicine - Tallahassee, FL

(2023-08 - 2025-01)

• Host nutrition workshops using research based evidence learned in graduate courses
• Created nutrition challenges for a group of 30 individuals to help promote healthy habits
• Provided nutrition counseling education with the guidance from my sports RD mentor
• Develop and present team specific nutrition lessons, educational handouts, and interactive food demonstrations with high school athletes

Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistant and Fuel Bar Social Media Creator - Florida State Sports Nutrition Dept. - Tallahassee, FL

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Fuel Bar content creator for the FSU nutrition media platforms, generating nutrition-based graphics to educate Florida State D1 players in collaboration with the Olympic team's dietitian
• Ensure proper fueling at baseball and basketball games, to help with pre and post game meals and snacks working one on one with the team’s dietitian

Sports Performance Nutrition Intern - Louisiana Tech Football Team - Ruston, LA

(2022-11 - 2023-05)

• Assisted 95+ Division I football players with healthy food options before and after lift sessions at the facility for 5 days a week
• Provided educational materials for the football players regarding recovery and nutrition
• Prepared post-workout snacks and protein shakes focusing on the key nutrients using evidence-based research

Exercise Physiology Baseball Research Student - Louisiana Tech Kinesiology Dept. - Ruston, LA

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• VO2 max and Anthropometric testing on the Louisiana Tech Baseball Team (Body Mass Index, Height, Weight, and Elbow Amplitude Measurements)
• Presented research on pre and post game fueling for college baseball athletes

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology - Sports Nutrition - Florida State University (2023-08 - 2025-05)

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics - Louisiana Tech University (2019-09 - 2023-05)

Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Health Promotions - Louisiana Tech University (2019-09 - 2023-05)