KATHRYN B.

KAUFMAN
7988 Mission Center Court, San Diego, CA, 92108
310-429-5545 | kbkaufman@yahoo.com
www.katykaufman.weebly.com | www.eatlivethrive.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
August 2012 Expected May 2015
Master of Science Nutritional Sciences / Didactic Program in Dietetics
GPA: 3.95
DPD GPA: 3.8
Kasch-Boyer Endowed Scholarship
November 2014
Recognized for graduate research on watermelons therapeutic effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors
University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Science Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
GPA: 3.24

September 2008 August 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
January 2015 Present
Teaching Associate
Teach sensory and objective methods for evaluating food quality, preparation and preservation, and food safety and sanitation
Mentor undergraduate students on dietetic internship applications, DPD course requirements, and community involvement
Sodexo, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA
December 2013 Present
Dietetic Technician/Clerk
Conduct 20 30 nutrition screenings per shift to evaluate patients nutritional risk level
Promote benefits of Sodexos Mindful Menu to patients, which features low-sodium, heart healthy meals as part of the
Healthy Hospitals Initiative, to increase patient adherence to therapeutic diet orders
Designed reference chart featuring meal and snack substitutions for long-term stay patients with gestational diabetes
Train new employees on nutrition screening procedures and charting patient information including food-related allergies and
calorie counts using Cerner software

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Nutrition Services Volunteer
Assist patients with menu selection and record food preferences to increase patient satisfaction ratings
Empower patients to maintain their usual dietary intake by offering alternative menu options

June 2014 Present

Catholic Charities of California, Inc., San Diego, CA

June 2014 Present
Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Instructor
Started the first nutrition education program utilizing the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP) grant
Created handouts for women living at the shelter featuring tips for shopping on a budget, using heart healthy fats, and
incorporating herbs and spices to increase flavor
Expressed socioeconomic sensitivity by providing recipes and snacks with budget conscious ingredients that can be prepared
while living in a shelter
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
January 2013 Present
Graduate Research Assistant
Co-authored graduate manuscript, Watermelon consumption improves inflammation and antioxidant capacity in rats fed an
atherogenic diet, which was accepted into Nutrition Research December 2014; expected publication 2015
Lead demonstrations on proper laboratory techniques and research methods in Advanced Nutrition Laboratory
Eat, Live Thrive, San Diego, CA
June 2010 Present
Food and Nutrition Blogger
Created and self-manage food and nutrition blog featuring healthy recipes focusing on whole, unprocessed foods
Blog philosophy is based on eating good food, living in the moment, and thriving from it all
Average of 25-30 views on page per day

St. Vincent de Paul Family Health Center, San Diego, CA

December 2013 August 2014
Culinary Arts Program Nutrition Educator
Led nutrition based presentations for homeless men and women in the shelters Culinary Arts Program to provide basic
nutrition knowledge needed for a position in food service
Developed PowerPoint presentations featuring an introduction to MyPlate, common food and drug interactions, shopping on
a budget, nutrition and bone health, and sodium and hypertension
American Red Cross Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), San Diego, CA
July 2013 January 2014
Nutrition Education Intern
Created and updated WICs Pinterest page with 5-6 healthy recipes per week
Conducted nutrient and cost analyses of recipes
Led Cooking Live! Classes featuring easy breakfast ideas, recipes for diabetes awareness month, and tips for maintaining
health during the holidays to empower women to cook healthy meals for their families
Bay View Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA
December 2011 June 2012
Childrens Nutrition Educator
Created and led nutrition-based lessons for 1st-5th graders on how to read the nutrition facts panel, determining the amount of
sugar in beverages, and the importance of physical activity
Prepared the Harvest of the Month tasting activities in the classroom and packaged harvest boxes for families with the
featured fruit or vegetable, a healthy recipe and preparation tips
UC Santa Cruz Life Lab, Santa Cruz, CA
June 2010 June 2012
Nutrition Educator and Field Trip Guide
Motivated 7-10 year old children to eat more fruits and vegetables through interactive cooking demonstrations featuring
produce harvested from the UCSC 25 acre farm and garden
Photographed and uploaded recipes from cooking demonstrations onto the Life Lab webpage to share camp activities with
families and generate community interest in garden-based education

PUBLICATIONS
Hong, M., Hartig, N., Kaufman, K., Hooshmand, S., Figueroa, A., et al. (2015). Watermelon consumption improves inflammation and
antioxidant capacity in rats fed an atherogenic diet. Nutrition Research.

CERTIFICATIONS
Adult, Infant, and Child AED/CPR First Aid (April 2014)
Food Handlers Card, Dept. of Environmental Health County of San Diego (November 2013)
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Certified Human Research Subjects (February 2014)
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Certified Animal Research Subjects (January 2013)

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
San Diego State University Student Nutrition Organization
San Diego Dietetic Association
California Dietetic Association