Lauren Murray, RDN **** South Prescott Street Littleton, CO 80120
ac6b0d@r.postjobfree.com 303-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have over three years of experience in the nutrition and healthcare field. As a Registered Dietitian I am skilled in motivational interviewing, medical nutrition therapy, and communication. I am dedicated to teamwork, compassion, and understanding.
Registered Dietitian June 7th, 2018-present
EDUCATION
Dietetic Internship, Management Emphasis June 2017-April 2018
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Applied for and received five grants totaling $10,000 for a second chance breakfast opportunity at Weld County School District 6-Greeley, CO (March, 2018)
●Implemented new receiving process to ensure food safety and HACCP guidelines at the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley, CO (August, 2017)
●Created and disseminated menus, and lead food sampling appropriate for renal patients in the Dialysis Unit at Ivinson Memorial Hospital-Laramie, WY (September, 2017)
Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics May 2017
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Cumulative GPA of 3.8
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Assistant November 2015-May 2017
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Collaborated with UNCO Dietitian, Executive Chef and Vending Manager/CBORD FSS Coordinator to facilitate various nutrition related projects
●Reduced the risk of allergic reactions in the dining hall by developing specialized menus for students with allergies such as gluten, pork and milk
●Implemented updated allergen labeling for dining halls based on FDA regulations
●Reduced dining hall food waste based on pre and post-consumer waste analysis
●Increased accuracy of nutrition labeling by confirming standardized vs actual recipe weights and nutrition content matched
Dietary Aide May 2015-November 2015
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital Johnstown, CO
●Increased patient safety and nutrition through following, and educating patients on their special diet under the direction of the Registered Dietitians and Speech Pathologists
●Increased patient safety by following HACCP guidelines for cold line foods items
●Assisted in patient recovery by providing meals and snacks to immobile or high calorie/protein need patients
Body Project Facilitator November 2015-May 2017
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Led the Body Project which discusses body image and societal pressures to be thin
●Coordinated volunteer and activism opportunities related to positive body image
Student Cadet Nutrition Counselor September 2016-December 2016
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Counseled UNCO Cadet to improve their nutrition and performance
●Followed nutrition care process to implement and evaluate a personalized nutrition plan
Weld County School District 6 Nutrition Volunteer May 2016-May 2017
Weld County School District 6 Greeley, CO
●Executed various school nutrition projects such as: teaching parents about food labels, writing nutrition facts to be read with the morning announcements at schools, creating a “chef in the classroom” recipe, etc.
●Decreased family sugary beverage consumption by educating summer meal plan participants on the benefits of drinking water vs. soda through a fruit water tasting
Waste Not Volunteer October 2015-December 2015
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
●Expanded nutritional options for homeless individuals by re-using high quality leftover food from UNCO dining halls and transporting it to the Guadalupe Shelter in Greeley, CO
OTHER EXPERIENCE
AVID Tutor Englewood, CO
Englewood High School October 2014-May 2015
●Assisted AVID students with their everyday homework needs
●Led and prepared AVID students to apply to and successfully attend college
Hostess Englewood, CO
Patxi’s Pizza March 2013-October 2014
●Greeted, seated and took to-go orders from customers
●Carried out food safety and cleaning tasks
ACTIVITIES/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics September 2016-Present
Northern Colorado Dietetic Association May 2015-May 2018
Student Dietetic Association May 2015-May 2017
UNCO Honors Program August 2013-May 2014