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MICKINZIE A. LOPEZ 151 NE 53 rd St. Seattle, WA

Phone: (509) 370-2371 Email: mickinzie.lopez@bastyr.edu

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dietetic Internship candidate with a goal of helping people improve health and wellness

EDUCATION Master of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics, June 2015Bastyr University Kenmore, WA

Completed a science-based curriculum in nutrition including coursework in macronutrients,micronutrients, pathology, counseling, nutrition assessment, food science, and biostatistics.

Additional studies in Sports Nutrition.

Business Management, 2011 W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

Honors Graduate, Barrett The Honors College National Hispanic Merit Scholarship (2007-2011) Sigma Alpha Pi The National Society of Leadership and Success Arizona State University Cycling and Triathlon Team Arizona State University Rowing Team

CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIENCE Student Clinician

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, WA, Jan 2015 June 2015 Interviewed, assessed and counseled patients with a wide variety of medical conditions Utilized evidence-based research to formulate nutritional recommendations under the

supervision of a Registered Dietitian Collaborated with other clinicians regarding assessment of patients nutritional challenges. Gained proficiency in identifying barriers to change in patients behaviors and counseling

patients on possible solutions.

Nutrition Intern Medical Electives, Trujillo, Peru, Summer 2014

Completed an intensive Medical Spanish Immersion Program. Developed and implemented a new community health clinic for low-income families.

Provided diverse nutritional healthcare in individual patient consultations and groupeducation talks. Assisted in daily food service management in a major teaching hospital. Gained exposure to the following areas of the hospital and community:

General Surgery, Burns, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Medicine, H.I.V. and Tuberculosis, Children's Nutrition Clinic, Adult Nutrition Clinic

Nutrition Intern Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014 Current

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Nutrition Intern Green Lake Nutrition, Seattle, WA, 2013 Current

Assisted with administrative duties and patient charting. Observed a wide range of disease states and various forms of nutritional counseling. Authored monthly articles and newsletters on numerous topics of nutrition.

Provided recipe ideas and nutritional guidance to patients in a Metabolic Reset program.COMMUNITY NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Food Distributer, (volunteer) Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op, AZ & WA locations, 2010 2014

Sorted and distributed fresh produce at a community co-op.

Food Distributer, (volunteer)Second Harvest Food Bank, Spokane, WA, 2007 2012

Sorted and packaged bulk foods for donation.

FOOD SERVICE NUTRITION EXPERIENCE Meal Team Coordinator, (volunteer)

Teen Feed, Seattle, WA, 2013 Current Organized a team to plan, harvest, prepare, and serve a hot, nutritious whole foods meal to

homeless teens on a monthly basis.

O THER , R ELATED Administrative Assistant Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014 Current

Assisted with patient scheduling, charting, insurance verifications, diet entry calculations andcommunication between patients, the dietitian, and primary providers.

Nutrition Intern (Sports Nutrition focused clinic)Momentum Nutrition and Health, Seattle, WA, 2013 Current

Assisted dietitian in menu planning for amateur and professional athletes and sports teams,including projects with Nike Headquarters and local high schools.

Helped promote and update the WINForum.org website, providing sound online nutritionalsupport to high school athletes.

Organized speaking events to increase education about the field of sports nutrition forstudents.

Manager Complete Nutrition, Spokane Valley, WA, 2012 2013

Managed a team of nutritionists, coaches, athletes, and educators to promote nutrition andsupplementation education by providing customized dietary support to a diverse clientele.

Developed and implemented marketing strategies and oversaw inventory and filingprocedures.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Food Distributer and Lifeguard, (volunteer)Ironman Coeur dAlene Triathlon, 2012

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Food Distributer and Lifeguard, (volunteer)Ironman Arizona Triathlon, 2010

St. Jude Hero, (volunteer)St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 2011

Raised funds to support pediatric cancer research.

Lifeguard, (volunteer)Las Palomas Triathlon, 2010

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS Languages: Basic Spanish

Certifications: Spanish Medical Terminology (Peru Language School, 2014) ServSafe Certification, (National Restaurant Association, 2014) Certificate in Spa Management (Arizona State University, 2011) CPR (exp)

Electronic Health Records: Epic, Practice Fusion

MEMBERSHIPS Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association, Bastyr University Nutrition Department MentorProgram, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, Sports,Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek (Peru, 2014), Ironman 140.6 (Coeur dAlene, 2013), Half Ironman(Lake Stevens, 2012), Seattle Half Marathon (Seattle, 2014), P.F. Changs Rock n Roll HalfMarathon (Phoenix, 2011), Triple Sports Triathlon Team (2011-2013)

Mentor, Bastyr University Nutrition Department Board Member, Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association President, Bastyr University Sports Nutrition Club Admissions Ambassador, Bastyr University Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bastyr University Department of Nutrition and Exercise

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