Experience

Dakota County

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WIC Nutrition Educator / Dietetic Intern Coordinator

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019



Anoka County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Dietitian -WIC Program

  • Nov 2017 - May 2019

  -Provided nutrition education, issued food benefits, and referred low income WIC participants to local resources -Managed high risk clients by providing consistent assessments which include weight management, hemoglobin measurements and assistance with the issuance of medically prescribed formulas -Supported and educated on healthy lifestyles through many life milestones in women and children -Provided nutrition education, issued food benefits, and referred low income WIC participants to local resources -Managed high risk clients by providing consistent assessments which include weight management, hemoglobin measurements and assistance with the issuance of medically prescribed formulas -Supported and educated on healthy lifestyles through many life milestones in women and children



Essentia Health

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

• Clinical Dietitian

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  -Performed nutritional assessments, diagnosed, created intervention plans, and monitored and evaluated patients in a 380 bed hospital -Instructed patients on following diets to improve/maintain health suiting medical diagnoses such as kidney failure, heart failure, diabetes, short bowel syndrome, food allergies etc. -Managed parenteral and enteral nutrition support for patients requiring alternative methods of nutrition -Collaborated with health professionals also involved in patient care to provide the best care possible Show less



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dietetic Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  -Applied evidenced-based guidelines and systemic reviews to dietetics practice -Provided nutritional assessments, diagnoses, interventions and monitored/evaluated referred patients to promote optimal nutritional health -Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide effective care and enteral nutrition recommendations -Completed HACCP review, performed nutritional analysis on student menus and developed a National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Reimbursement training with Saint Paul Public Schools -Aided in the intervention of nutrition services, outreach and education to a diverse clientele at the New Hope HyVee Show less



Wilderness Inquiry

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  -Ordered and purchased food for wilderness excursions -Updated existing menus in the database to improve meal qualities -Supervised Interns who performed tasks in the kitchen -Ordered and purchased food for wilderness excursions -Updated existing menus in the database to improve meal qualities -Supervised Interns who performed tasks in the kitchen



College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  -Prepared meals in various middle school and elementary school kitchens-Gathered, constructed and tested recipes suitable for the Caritas Food Shelf and school lunch programs using specific ingredients based on availability and dietary recommendations-Created marketing strategies and a business plan for School-lunch Program in the St. Cloud School District

• • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  -Collaborated with student employees in organizing and implementing campus health promotion programs-Created promotional materials that provide information about healthy living and remedies for illness-Coordinated the health trolley, including: scheduling, ordering and marketing-Advocated for sustainable health in collaboration with the Minnesota Street Market Co-op to introduce more local foods to the on campus Dining Center as the Eco Representative

• • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  -Choreographed and led routines for warm – up, cool – down, and cardio songs for groups of 4-30 students -Facilitated, encouraged hard work, and set the fun, energetic tone for Zumba classes



Students Today Leaders Forever

• Chapter and Bus Core Leader

  • Sep 2013 - May 2016

  -Planned and organized service projects, and places to stay for Pay It Forward spring break bus trips -Initiated the opportunity for CSB/SJU students to participate in the organization -Recruited and distributed promotional material targeted at potential participants -Facilitated discussions, games and leadership building activities -Planned and organized service projects, and places to stay for Pay It Forward spring break bus trips -Initiated the opportunity for CSB/SJU students to participate in the organization -Recruited and distributed promotional material targeted at potential participants -Facilitated discussions, games and leadership building activities



YMCA of the North

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • May 2013 - Aug 2015

  -Led / coordinates hikes, canoe trips and activities for groups of families and kids of all ages -Taught wilderness skills such as cooking over a fire, canoeing, portaging, and orienteering -Facilitated discussions and mentored junior counselors focusing on leadership and environmental awareness -Led / coordinates hikes, canoe trips and activities for groups of families and kids of all ages -Taught wilderness skills such as cooking over a fire, canoeing, portaging, and orienteering -Facilitated discussions and mentored junior counselors focusing on leadership and environmental awareness



Sauk Rapids Middle School

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Volleyball Coach

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Coached and organized new and old drills during practice for eighth grade girls -Supported and encouraged the players at practice and during games -Facilitated team-building activities outside of the practice and game schedule -Coached and organized new and old drills during practice for eighth grade girls -Supported and encouraged the players at practice and during games -Facilitated team-building activities outside of the practice and game schedule