Resume-Dione Milauskas Dicas

Dione Milauskas, MS, BS
Dione.Milauskas@gmail.com
304-704-4323
View my electronic portfolio at: http://dionemilauskas.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics Expected December 2017

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Master of Science, Applied Nutrition May 2013

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, Online
GPA 3.96
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences May 2008

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Specialist, works remotely 2014-present

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Develops nutrition related content for weight loss intervention study involving USDA database, MRE
(Meals Ready to Eat) nutrition, meal planning, and weight loss.
Assists with writing and modifying study protocols, informed consents, and other intervention material.
Completes continuing review and meets IRB requirements for study approval.
Develops and tests intervention website and tools used by over 1,000 soldier participants. This includes
assisting dietician with editing of individualized meal plans.
Creates and distributes monthly nutrition newsletters and weekly social media blogs, which include
writing content, graphic design of visual elements, and writing HTML code.
Assists with developing protocol and content material for Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge
Program which enrolls over 1,400 students annually.
Provides technical support via phone and email for participants experiencing issues with intervention
related tools (such as intervention website, activity tracker, and smart scale).
Research Assistant 2012-2014

Collected and analyzed dietary intake of 70 U.S Army specialized forces soldiers using food photography
technology.
Delivered clinical assessments including behavioral, psychological, and dietary assessments for omega-3
study involving 72 participants.
Site Coordinator 2012

University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Coordinated, planned, resourced, executed and analyzed pre-coded food diaries and food frequency
questionnaires for ancillary study involving around 100 children 9-11 years old from low income schools.
Discussed study protocol, benefits, and confidentiality with participants.
Scheduled monitoring visits with participants to discuss study complications and provide feedback.
Server 2008-2009
California Dreaming, Columbia, South Carolina
Assisted with food preparation and delivery
Prepared tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
SERVICE
Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader 2012-2014

Scheduled, organized, and led FRG meetings and events for 30 soldiers and their family members.
Promoted use of community resources by connecting family members with on and off-post resources via
email, phone tree, and in-person informational sessions.
Volunteer, Pennington Biomedical Research Center 2012

Assisted investigative team and coordinating center at Pennington Biomedical with data entry and data
auditing from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE)
which included data from 6,000 participants from 12 countries. This included overcoming language
barriers and understanding differences in cultural norms for each country, while making sure the study
was compliant with IRB regulations.
Collected and managed data for 1,089 participants in the Pennington Center Longitudinal Study, which
included contacting and collecting information over the phone from participants and entering data into
online data management system.
Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) Hospitality Committee 2010-2011

Connected with army families who had just given birth and provided social support to women with a
deployed spouse.
Cooked and delivered home cooked meals to families who had just given birth.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
Louisville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017-present

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012-present
WRITING EXPERIENCE
Peer Reviewed Abstract

Saloheimo, T., Gonzailez, S., Erkkola, M., Milauskas, D., Meisel, J., Champagne, C., Tudor-Locke, C., Sarmiento, O.,
Katzmarzyk, P., Fogelholm, M. The reliability and validity of a short food frequency questionnaire among 9 to 11-
year-olds: A multinational study on 3 middle income and high income countries. International Conference on
Diet and Activity Methods 2015; Brisbane, Australia; September 2015.
Social Media Manager

Develops nutrition/physical activity-related monthly newsletters, weekly blogs, weekly news roundups, and
manages all other avenues of social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest).
Ad-Hoc Committee Member, Louisiana Report Card

Assisted with research support for the 2012 Louisiana Report Card on Physical Activity & Health for Children and
Youth.

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Dione Milauskas, MS, BS

Bachelor of Science, Dietetics Expected December 2017

Master of Science, Applied Nutrition May 2013

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences May 2008

Research Specialist, works remotely 2014-present

Research Assistant 2012-2014

Site Coordinator 2012

Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader 2012-2014

Volunteer, Pennington Biomedical Research Center 2012

Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) Hospitality Committee 2010-2011

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

Louisville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017-present

Peer Reviewed Abstract

Social Media Manager

Ad-Hoc Committee Member, Louisiana Report Card

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