Experience

University of Utah

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outpatient Clinical Dietitian

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Intermountain Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outpatient Dietitian Specialist I

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

  Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition education and intervention for medical nutrition therapy appointments based on evidence based-dietary recommendations, including quality nutrition education based on patient needs, expectations, and cultural background for a variety of medical diagnoses such as gastrointestinal disease, obesity, diabetes, etc. Facilitates group sessions for Intermountain Healthcare’s accredited Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), “The Weigh to Health.” Serves as lead dietitian for the central region DPP- assists in the hiring and training of new employees, DPP schedule building, coordination and support for DPP instructors, program billing, and marketing. Practices effective communication amongst patients, colleagues and interdisciplinary team. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and nutrition outcomes. Show less



University of Utah

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistant

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Applied strong counseling and communication skills through nutrition education and motivational interviewing to improve dietary choices and routines of university employees, students, and community members. Conducted 3-day dietary analysis using Food Processor software and made individualized meal plan, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations to fit client needs. Used skills in public speaking, research and writing to create, plan, and deliver nutrition presentations and workshops focused relevant nutrition topics for healthy snacking and fueling based on activity level. Conducted and interpreted biometric, fitness, and body composition testing to make individualized recommendations according to the needs of clients. Trained undergraduate interns and prospective graduate assistants on administrative tasks, testing methods and evaluation, and nutrition consultations. Show less



University of Utah Athletics

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sports Nutrition Fueling Station Volunteer

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

  Prepared food items to be served to athletes before and after training or competition. Supported sports dietitians with the preparation of travel nutrition fueling bags for competition Promoted appropriate safe handling and food service procedures to maintain a healthy eating environment for student athletes. Formulated a nutrition infographic marketed for athletes to highlight certain food groups beneficial to performance. Prepared food items to be served to athletes before and after training or competition. Supported sports dietitians with the preparation of travel nutrition fueling bags for competition Promoted appropriate safe handling and food service procedures to maintain a healthy eating environment for student athletes. Formulated a nutrition infographic marketed for athletes to highlight certain food groups beneficial to performance.



University of Utah College of Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Provided feedback on and graded assignments and exams for two undergraduate nutrition courses. Addressed student concerns and questions through email, weekly office hours, and exam review sessions to provide ongoing support to students. Acted as a liaison between students and the course professor. Provided feedback on and graded assignments and exams for two undergraduate nutrition courses. Addressed student concerns and questions through email, weekly office hours, and exam review sessions to provide ongoing support to students. Acted as a liaison between students and the course professor.



Intermountain Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dietary Technician II

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

  Collected patient information to complete nutrition screening process for newly admitted patients.Assisted patients with room service orders in accordance with specific dietary requirements while providing excellent customer service to all patients.Analyzed and recorded calorie count information for hospital registered dietitians.

• Dietary Technician Supervisor

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

  Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills while managing 10-13 dietary technicians.Organized staffing needs and dietary technician schedules for all employees.Collected patient information to complete nutrition screening process for newly admitted patients.Evaluated inventory of oral nutrition supplements in order to communicate necessary quantities for future orders.Assisted patients with room service orders in accordance with specific dietary requirements while providing excellent customer service to all patients.Analyzed and recorded calorie count information for hospital registered dietitians. Show less



Church & Main

• Burlington, Vermont Area

• Hostess and Food Runner

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016



The University of Vermont Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• PRISM Training and Support Intern

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Maintenance of user accounts, monitoring phone and email account, organization of testing scenarios and schedules, and data input for accounts. Maintenance of user accounts, monitoring phone and email account, organization of testing scenarios and schedules, and data input for accounts.



Projects Abroad

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Nutrition Volunteer

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Assisted nutritionist at local Health Clinic in Cusco, Peru. Assisted nutritionist at local Health Clinic in Cusco, Peru.