Elizabeth Sommer, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian at Nurture Life- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ServSafe Food Protection Manager
American Academy of Food SafetyMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Open Water Diver
PADIDec, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Allergen Certified
ServSafe CertifiedJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
State of IllinoisSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Food Handler Employee Food Safety Online Course and Exam
National Restaurant AssociationJul, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Healthsaver First Aid CPR AED Training
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Experience
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Nurture Life
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Dietitian
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Apr 2022 - Present
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HandCut Foods
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Dietitian
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2022
August 2021 - March 2022 Corporate Registered Dietitian August 2018 - August 2021 Registered Dietitian and Supervisor of the Lower School cafeteria at The Latin School. Responsibilities include: -Supervision of on site staff to ensure day to day operations are successfully executed, education of staff and client on allergy awareness and food safety. -Communication with parents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies, and food safety. -Nutrition education of student body with directives, interactive presentations and website content.
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The Kids' Table
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nutrition Manager
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Oct 2014 - May 2018
The Kids’ Table is a unique cooking school that transforms healthy cooking and eating into an adventure for all ages. Our mission is to educate and empower tots, kids, teens, parents and families to cook, eat and love wholesome foods. Kids' Table classes and events combine hands-on experience, engaging instruction and delicious recipes that allow you to take the culinary fun from our kitchen to yours. The Kids’ Table is a unique cooking school that transforms healthy cooking and eating into an adventure for all ages. Our mission is to educate and empower tots, kids, teens, parents and families to cook, eat and love wholesome foods. Kids' Table classes and events combine hands-on experience, engaging instruction and delicious recipes that allow you to take the culinary fun from our kitchen to yours.
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Advocate Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
Lunch & Learn presentations; cooking demonstrations; nutrition counseling. Lunch & Learn presentations; cooking demonstrations; nutrition counseling.
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Nomful, Inc.
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Wellness Coach
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Virtual wellness coach. Virtual wellness coach.
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Kumu Wellness
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellness Coach
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
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FoodMinds
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Assisted account executives with various projects including nutrition research, data entry, recipe analysis and other assigned tasks. Assisted account executives with various projects including nutrition research, data entry, recipe analysis and other assigned tasks.
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Loyola University Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Jul 2013 - May 2014
Completed 1200 hours of clinical, community, food service, marketing, and research supervised practice in the Chicago area.Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center• Department of Clinical Nutrition ServicesAlden Estates of Evanston - Food Service and Longterm CareDaVita Dialysis• Department of Medical Nutrition TherapyHoward Area Community Center - Community• Student health and wellness with a focus on nutrition educationNear North Health Services - Community and Professional Development• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program• Outpatient counseling servicesBurson-Marsteller - Marketing• Corporate Wellness Team
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Illinois State Board of Education
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Contract Specialist
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Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Contracted by the llinois State Board of Education, Nutrition and Wellness Programs Division to aid the department in the menu certification process for lunch menus submitted by various school districts throughout Illinois, for reimbursement from the National School Lunch Program. Required extensive nutrition knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel. Contracted by the llinois State Board of Education, Nutrition and Wellness Programs Division to aid the department in the menu certification process for lunch menus submitted by various school districts throughout Illinois, for reimbursement from the National School Lunch Program. Required extensive nutrition knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel.
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Aubert & Duval
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France
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Research Intern
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May 2011 - Sep 2011
Research Intern: conducted market study and research on aerospace/defense products. Required knowledge and use of Excel, WORD, PowerPoint. Research Intern: conducted market study and research on aerospace/defense products. Required knowledge and use of Excel, WORD, PowerPoint.
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Education
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Loyola University of Chicago
Master's Degree, Dietetics/Dietitian -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dietetics/Dietitian