Kristina Lopes

10 West Valley Drive Cumberland RI 02864 kmarielopes@gmail.com (401) 418-2880

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Registered Dietitian in pursuit of empowering others to attain optimum health and well-being
through nutrition and wellness

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI May 2013
Bachelor of Science: Nutrition and Dietetics; Minor: Kinesiology Cum Laude

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS EXPERIENCE
Sodexo Southcoast Dietetic Intern Jan 2014 Oct 2014
Sodexo Healthcare Services at Southcoast Health, New Bedford, MA
Independently screen, assess health records on Meditech and develop care plans with the Nutrition Care
Process
Facilitate one-on-one and group Weight Management and Cardiac Rehab counseling sessions in addition
to developing educational materials based on dietary needs
Collaborate with fellow interns to create a business plan developing a nutritional component to Virgin
Pulse and establishing a Media RD position
Successfully develop professional relationships with interdisciplinary medical team and represent nutrition
during Intensivist rounds
Lead interactive supermarket tours through Cooking Matters
Conduct cooking demo to WIC patients during an annual Farmers Market

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Energy Balance Lab, Lipid Lab Summer 2012 Spring 2013
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI
Counseled participants through weekly phone call nutrition sessions
Analyzed and provided feedback on food logs for 12 consecutive weeks
Created educational handouts for 12 weekly nutrition topics
Produced research meals according to standardized protocols

Nutrition Teaching Assistant: General Nutrition Course Fall 2010 Spring 2011
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI
Attended all lectures and developed a binder full of notes
Proctored course exams for a 200 student class and held office hours with tutoring for two semesters
Evaluated 40+ dietary assessment projects throughout the semester

Diet Tech Assistant Summer 2012
Miriam Hospital, Providence RI
Answered patient inquiries, explained dietary restrictions and assembled patient trays according to
therapeutic diet orders

Dietetics Student Volunteer Summer 2010
Butler Hospital, Providence RI
Prepared and served food to patients at weekly cookouts
Built and maintained relationships with diverse patients

WORK EXPERIENCE
Michael Kors Sales Associate Summer 2013 - Present
Wrentham Outlets, Wrentham MA
Consistently maintaining top performance in sales, while achieving weekly sales goals dependently
Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge

RECOGNITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
University of Rhode Island PHI ETA SIGMA Honor Society Member Rhode Island Dietetic Association Scholarship
Winner Rhode Island State Scholarship Recipient Blood Borne Pathogen and Collaborative Institutional Training
Initiative Certification Certified Food Safety Manager

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Secretary of URI Nutrition Club Rhode Island Dietetic Association 5K Volunteer Diabetes 5K Volunteer Lucys
Hearth Volunteer Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Student Member Participant of URI Dance Company