Chloë Mehigan
cork
Summary
- Final-year MSc Human Nutrition student at University College Cork.
- Strong foundation in nutrition science, dietary counselling, food systems and evidence-based practice, as well as exercise science, physiology and personal training / exercise coaching.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hybrid Theory Fitness Instructor
GE Healthcare
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Provided stretching sessions to GE Healthcare employees following EHS guidelines to enhance employee well-being and promote safety practices
Clinical Practice Placement 2
South Infirmary Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed nutritional assessments and provided dietary counselling for patients in head and neck oncology, enhancing patient support and care
Clinical Practice Placement 2
Cork South Community
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted consultations in primary care centres, supporting neurodivergent paediatrics with ARFID, cancer-related weight loss, PCOS, cardiovascular health, and diabetes management
Health Promotion Placement
Apex Nutrition
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed sports nutrition guidance booklet to educate athletes on nutrition, hydration, and supplements
- Created social media infographics to raise awareness of sports supplements and race day nutrition strategies
- Presented marathon nutrition strategies to Apex team to enhance their understanding of optimal nutrition for performance
Food Service Placement
University Hospital Waterford
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Designed meal satisfaction survey to enhance patients' intake and hospital food quality; contributed to menu planning, therapeutic diets, and food safety application
Nutritionist / Fitness Instructor
GymPlus
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed dietary and anthropometric assessments to create tailored nutrition plans that support client health and wellness
- Conducted 1:1 consultations with private nutrition clients to identify individual dietary needs and goals
- Delivered nutrition presentations for gym members
- Designed personalised training programmes and delivered 1:1 personal training sessions
- Delivered diverse group fitness classes, including spinning, weights-based classes, and high-intensity interval training, to enhance participant engagement and fitness outcomes
Research Intern
University of Limerick
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted research on plant-based algal calcium supplements, assessing effects on bone turnover markers and incretin hormones in collaboration with Aquamin and Marigot Ltd., contributing to understanding of nutritional impacts on bone health.
- Collected and analysed data, reviewed scientific literature to support findings and inform ongoing research initiatives.
Student Intern
Rowing Ireland
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Delivered training sessions and organised rowing camps to enhance athlete skills and teamwork
- Coordinated Munster Get Going Get Rowing programme, facilitating engagement and participation in rowing activities
- Designed an 8-week YouTube fitness programme in collaboration with Rowing Ireland strength and conditioning coaches to support athletes during COVID-19
Education
MSc - Human Nutrition
University College Cork
05-2026
BSc - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Limerick
Postgraduate Diploma - Nutritional Science
University College Cork
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Evidence-based practice
- Microsoft Excel
- Nutritics dietary analysis software
- Communication
- Counselling
- Health promotion
- Programme design
- Programme delivery
- Customer service
- Stakeholder interaction
- Exercise programming
- Presentation skills
Certification
- Registered Associate Nutritionist – Association for Nutrition (since December 2023)
- Personal Training Qualification – National Council for Exercise and Fitness (June 2022)
- Introduction to Children First – Tusla Child and Family Agency (June 2024)
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse – Health Service Executive Land (April 2025)
- Cyber Security Awareness – Health Service Executive Land (March 2025)
- Dignity at Work – Health Service Executive Land (March 2025)
- Fundamentals of General Data Protection Regulation – Health Service Executive Land (April 2025)
- Infection Prevention and Control – Health Service Executive Land (2025)
- Manual Handling (Theory and Practical) – Health Service Executive Land (2025)
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillator – Training Provider (2025)
Accomplishments
- Running: Current member of St. Finbarr’s AC and EveryRun Club Cork; completed several half marathons and Cork City Marathon (2024)
- Competitive rowing (2013–2022): represented Ireland and won a gold medal in senior doubles at the Home International Regatta and National Championships
- University of Limerick President's Awards of Academic Excellence (2018-2022).
- Passion for exercise, healthy lifestyle and making healthy snacks and meals
Timeline
Clinical Practice Placement 2
South Infirmary Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Practice Placement 2
Cork South Community
09.2025 - 12.2025
Health Promotion Placement
Apex Nutrition
04.2025 - 06.2025
Food Service Placement
University Hospital Waterford
04.2025 - 05.2025
Hybrid Theory Fitness Instructor
GE Healthcare
04.2023 - 04.2026
Nutritionist / Fitness Instructor
GymPlus
04.2023 - 09.2024
Research Intern
University of Limerick
06.2021 - 12.2021
Student Intern
Rowing Ireland
01.2021 - 06.2021
MSc - Human Nutrition
University College Cork
BSc - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Limerick
Postgraduate Diploma - Nutritional Science
University College Cork