RIA THAKUR

Permanent Address: 107 Windwood Ct. Buffalo Grove IL 60089

Phone: 773-226-1597 Email: riathakur@yahoo.com E-portfolio: __________

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
Professional DPD GPA: 3.7/4.0
Concentration in Dietetics
Paul H. Tracy Memorial Scholarship 2016-2017 Deans List Spring 2016 Edmund J. James Scholar 2013-2014

EXPERIENCE
WCIA ciLiving Local Television
Central Illinois Region
Student Chef
October 2015-Present
Curate and present healthy recipes LIVE on the local network WCIA periodically on the ciLiving show
University of Illinois Activities and Recreation Center
Champaign, IL
Cooking Instructor
May 2016-Present
Provide hands-on in-person training to ~15 patrons from different diversities on how to cook nutritious
meals during at least ten 1.5 hours long classes
Provide nutrition check-ups and advising to 10-12 patrons following national nutrition guidelines
Illinois Bariatric Center
Champaign, IL
Dietetic Intern
May 2016-August 2016
Created a 70 page educational book for the ORBERA Managed Weight Loss System program on
various health topics
Observed inpatient and outpatient education sessions using Medical Nutrition Therapy, and ADIME
charting under Krista Rohrscheib MS RDN while providing input and observe bariatric surgery performed
by Dr. Sidney Rohrscheib
University of Illinois Sports Nutrition Fueling
Champaign, IL
Summer Volunteer
June 2015-August 2015
Ensured delivery of snacks specific to various NCAA Illini sports teams based on different nutrition needs

RESEARCH
University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory
Champaign, IL
Research Assistant
October 2014-August 2015
Assisted Dr. Khan in his research on nutrition and exercise and its effects on cognitive development
using Excel and NDSR (Nutrition Data System for Research) Software
Synthesized at least 100, 3-day diet records into NDSR and used Excel formulas extensively to analyze
data

LEADERSHIP
Student Dietetic Association | Media Director | Champaign, IL
Alpha Delta Pi | Sisterhood Chair, Alumni Relations Chair | Urbana, IL

May 2016-Present
January 2014-December 2015

SKILLS, AWARDS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Food Safety Manager (12861409)
TAP Food Handler Training and Certificate (IL107769)
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified by American Red Cross
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Member
Proficient Windows Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR) Software
Fluent in Hindi and Limited Proficiency in French

October 2015-October 2020

November 2014-November 2017
June 2016-June 2018
Spring 2014-Spring 2017