SAMANTHA TOFFOLI

2800 SW 35th Place Apt 2611C, Gainesville, FL 32608 | 954-629-6192 | stoffoli@ufl.edu

Education

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA- Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, May 2019

GPA 3.78/4.00
HONORS University of Florida College of Agriculture and Life Science Upper Division Honors Program
Eugene Terzenbach Memorial, S.H.A.R.E Scholarship & Susan Brown Memorial Scholarship
Recipient
Financed 75% of expenses through part-time employment and scholarships.
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK: MDU4850 Diseases of Eating, Intuitive Eating Practicum

HONORS THESIS: Analysis of Dietary Quality in Patients Receiving Dialysis Treatment

Experience
DIETARY NEEDS SPECIALIST | CAMP LOCHEARN, POST MILLS VT | JUNE – AUGUST 2018
480 hours
Prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert for girls between the ages of 5-14 with food allergies and dietary
restrictions. Placed food orders for dietary need products and collaborated with kitchen staff members to provide
allergen-safe foods for children. Served as a counselor and taught classes

INTERN | INTUITIVE EATING PRACTICUM, GAINESVILLE FL | SEPTEMBER 2018 –

5 hours/week
Assisted in transcription of client sessions and discussion. Engaged in weekly practicum sessions led by Dr. Karin
Kratina and worked on additional projects and readings outside of class sessions.

STUDENT INTERN | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION DEPARTMENT,
GAINESVILLE FL | MAY 2017 –
100 hours
Worked as a student intern in two research studies under the supervision of Dr. Wendy Dahl regarding senior
malnutrition as well as the role of fiber in kidney function. Trained to evaluate participants using a malnutrition
nutritional screening tool, collect anthropometric data and perform a 24-hour dietary recall. Experienced in inputting
and analyzing data on Food Tracker software.

VOLUNTEER | MALCOLM RANDALL VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, GAINESVILLE FL| JANUARY 2017 –
MAY 2018
150 hours
Assisted in teaching a hands-on healthy cooking class, Cook for Life, to a rehabilitation group of veterans under the
supervision of a registered dietitian. Shadowed registered dietitian in rehabilitation unit.
LEARNING ASSISTANT | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FSHN DEPARTMENT, GAINESVILE, FL | AUGUST–DECEMBER
2017

15 hours
Facilitated a discussion group of 10 students under the supervision of Dr. von Castel for the course Fundamentals of
Human Nutrition.

BARISTA | STARBUCKS GAINESVILLE, FL | AUGUST 2016--

10-15 hours/week
Responsible for maintaining clean store, setting up a new Starbucks store and providing our customers with a positive,
welcoming environment. Offered trainer position.

PEER MENTOR | GET FRUVED RESEARCH PROJECT| AUGUST–DECEMBER 2016

25 hours
Supervised three freshman students and served as a mentor to assist with transition and healthy living. Participated in
an online course that taught us how to be an effective leader and mentor.

STUDENT INTERN | SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER OF LEE COUNTY FORT MYERS, FL | JUNE-AUGUST 2016

6o hours
Assisted with the commodity foods distribution to seniors in their homes throughout Lee County. Designed brochures
with nutritional information to distribute with the commodity foods.

TUTOR | MENTOR UF, GAINESVILLE, FL | JANUARY-APRIL 2016

Tutored middle school students in math and science at Lincoln Middle School.

STUDENT INTERN | KETOGENIC PRECISION THERAPY LABORATORY, GAINESVILLE, FL | AUGUST 2015-APRIL

2016
100 hours
Worked on a research project regarding the ketogenic diet and its role in reducing epileptic seizures in children.
Responsible for entering and auditing nutrition data and creating individualized recipes based on patient diet
prescription.

Certifications and Memberships

 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member
 Gainesville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member
 ServSafe Managerial Certification