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

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