MICKINZIE A.

LOPEZ

151 NE 53rd St. Seattle, WA Phone: (509) 370-2371

Email: mickinzie.lopez@bastyr.edu E-Portfolio: www.mickinzielopez.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Ambitious and enthusiastic Dietetic Internship candidate dedicated to helping patients improve their quality
of life through nutritional choices that support lifecycle needs, consider personal differences, and enable
healing from the inside out. Areas of interest include diabetes, GI health, cancer, autism, and sports nutrition.
Excellent writing skills and diverse background supplement strong nutrition knowledge and a passion for
growth.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics, June 2015
Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA
Completed a science-based curriculum in nutrition including coursework in macronutrients,
micronutrients, pathology, counseling, nutrition assessment, food science, and biostatistics.
Completed a supervised clinical practicum at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Business Management, 2011
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ
Completed a curriculum including coursework in strategic leadership, collaborative team skills, business
communication, cross-cultural management, and ethics issues for managers.
Honors Graduate, BarrettThe Honors College
National Hispanic Merit Scholarship
Sigma Alpha PiThe National Society of Leadership and Success
Cycling and Triathlon Team, and Rowing Team

CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Student Clinician
Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, WA, January 2015June 2015
Led multiple hour-long supervised nutrition appointments implementing counseling skills and evidencebased nutrition knowledge to improve patient health outcomes.
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 to provide healthcare to low-income
populations of Northern Peru.
Monitored nutritional health status and for patients in a regional teaching hospital.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to start a new community health clinic for low-income families in
rural highlands.
Provided nutritional healthcare in individual patient consultations and group education classes.
Assisted in daily food service management in a major teaching hospital.
Gained exposure to the following areas of the hospital and community:
General Surgery
H.I.V. and Tuberculosis
Burns
Adult Nutrition Clinic (OP)
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Childrens Nutrition Clinic (OP)
Pediatrics
Home visit

Nutrition Intern
Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014Current
Completed patient chart notes with attention to brevity and specification.
Recommended creative strategies to assist patients in implementing nutritional changes, under the
supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
Analyzed patient diet histories and identified nutrient deficiencies and excesses.
Observed a wide range of disease states and various forms of nutritional counseling.
Nutrition Intern
Green Lake Nutrition, Seattle, WA, 20132014
Provided recipe ideas and nutritional guidance to patients in a Metabolic Reset program.
Assisted with administrative duties and patient charting.
Authored monthly articles and newsletters on numerous topics of nutrition.

COMMUNITY NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Food Distributer, (volunteer)
Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op, AZ & WA locations, 20102014
Sorted and distributed fresh produce at a community co-op.
Nutrition Educator, (volunteer)
Seattle Bouldering Challenge, Ballard, WA, 2013
Created and distributed RD-approved handouts for pediatric and adult sports nutrition.
Educated athletes about the importance of proper nutrition and hydration.
Prepared and served over 300 food samples to competitors.
Food Distributer, (volunteer)
Second Harvest Food Bank, Spokane, WA, 20072012
Sorted and packaged bulk foods for donation.

FOOD SERVICE NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Meal Team Coordinator, (volunteer)
Teen Feed, Seattle, WA, 2013Current
Managed a team of volunteers in planning, harvesting, preparing, and serving a hot, nutritious wholefoods meal to homeless teens on a monthly basis.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, 2014
Graded assignments for professor.
Administrative Assistant
Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014Current
Assisted with patient scheduling, charting, insurance verifications, diet entry calculations and
communication between patients, the dietitian, and primary providers.
Trained and managed a team of interns in the completion of patient chart notes.
Nutrition Intern (Sports Nutrition focused practice)
Momentum Nutrition and Health, Seattle, WA, 2013Current
Created menus for amateur and professional athletes and sports teams, under the supervision of an RD.
Projects included menus for Nike Headquarters, local high schools, and individual athletes.
Organized speaking events to increase education about the field of sports nutrition to students

Manager
Complete Nutrition, Spokane Valley, WA, 20122013
Managed a team of nutritionists, coaches, athletes, and educators to promote nutrition and
supplementation education by providing customized dietary support to a diverse clientele.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies and oversaw inventory and filing procedures.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Fluent in English and intermediate Medical Spanish

ServSafe Manager
WA State Food Handlers Permit
CPR & AED for the Health Care Professional
EHR Systems: Epic, Practice Fusion

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Nutrition for Sports, Exercise, and Weight Management: What Really Worksand Why, Nancy

Clark, MS RD CSSD & John Ivy, PhD, 2014

Spanish Medical Terminology, Peru Language School, 2014

Sports Nutrition for Nutritionists, Bastyr University, 2014
Certificate in Spa Management, Arizona State University, 2011

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

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
Orphanage Assistant, (volunteer), Jogar Transitorio de Ninos San Jos, 2014
Food Distributer and Lifeguard (volunteer), Ironman AZ & CDA Triathlons, 2010-2012
St. Jude Hero, (volunteer), St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 2011
Lifeguard, (volunteer), Las Palomas Triathlon, 2010
Seattle Half Marathon Finisher, 2014
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek Finisher, 2014
Ironman Coeur dAlene 140.6 Finisher, 2013
Ironman Lake Stevens 70.3 Finisher, 2012
P.F. Changs Rock n Roll Half Marathon Finisher, 2011
Triple Sports Triathlon Team, 2011-2013

MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Academy of Dietetics (WSAND)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Greater Seattle Dietetic Association (GSDA)
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN)
Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association (SNA)