Resume

Matthew Ray Goff
5143 Sevierville Rd.
Maryville, TN 37804
Home 865-970-0919
*Cell 865-274-9936
mattray48@yahoo.com
http://matthewgoffportfolio.blogspot.com/

Objective

To obtain acceptance into a graduate program that will broaden my experience in the field of nutrition by providing coursework and rotations allowing the development of skills and expertise in the areas of medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition, food service management, and community nutrition.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing dual Bachelor degrees: Senior standing in Exercise Science and in Nutrition.
• ServSafe certified
•  National Restaurant Association Solutions Food Production Certification
• National Restaurant Association Solutions Inventory and Purchasing Certification
• National Restaurant Association Solutions Menu Marketing and Management Certification 
• Previously certified for personal training by the American Fitness Professionals of America “AFPA.”

Education

(2008-Present) University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone (865) 974-1000
Dual Degree: Exercise Science and Nutrition
Previously received Helen Sharp Hakala Scholarship $2100 and the Frederick T. Bonham Scholarship $3200
Recently received the Jessie W. Harris Scholarship $3200
Expected Graduation: Spring 2011

(2006-2008) Pellissippi State Technical and Community College
10915 Hardin Valley Road
P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN 37933Phone (865) 694-6400
Obtained an Associate of Science Degree
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with 3.89 GPA

(2005-2006 ) Big Sandy Community and Technical College
1 Bert T. Combs Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone (606) 886-3863

Relevant Experience

•   Having taken numerous courses in the fields of exercise science and nutrition, I have received no less than a B in all courses, thus maintaining a 3.95 GPA.
• Currently working at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in the dietary department as a Nutrition Associate in their Essence Patient Dining service which involves assembling, modifying, and delivering meals to the women services floor.
• While working at First Baptist Church of Knoxville as part of the facility staff, I volunteered weekly with the FISH program which helped provide non-perishable food items to the homeless of Knox County.
•  I am currently a member of the American Dietetic Association, Knoxville Dietetic Association, Tennessee Dietetic Association, and Undergraduate Nutrition Students of America. 
•  I was previously certified for personal training by the American Fitness Professionals of America “AFPA,” and the requirements for this certification was to perform a certain amount of exercises correctly, take a 300 questionnaire, and answer three open response questions.
•  Working with special population groups is of interest to me since during my high school career, I spent two hours a day working with special education children with disabilities spanning from physical impairments to intellectual incapability’s.

Future Goals

My short term goal is to attend graduate school to obtain a Masters degree while working for an organization that will allow me to put my skill set to use and help me further my education in exercise and nutrition. My long term goal is to obtain a PhD in nutrition and work for an organization/institution that will capitalize on my skills allowing me to work and educate others on the nutritional/physical aspects of their lives.