MARY M.

ARNOLD
E-MAIL MARY.ARNOLD06@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Registered Dietitian to perform Medical Nutrition Therapy in the Greater Chicago area.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

August 2010-May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Dietetic Intern
September 2014-May 2015
Aramark Distance Learning Dietetic Internship | Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Rotation Inspira Medical Center
21-week rotation utilizing the Nutrition Care Process to provide MNT to complex patient cases within an acute
care setting for pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during patient rounding to improve patient quality of
care.
Educated patients on various diets including: diabetes, heart healthy, renal, high/low fiber, low fat, etc.
Completed nine weeks of critical and complex care with a focus on enteral and parenteral feeding.
Management Rotation Einstein Medical Center at Moss Rehab
Ten-week rotation experience in food production, retail services, and patient services.
Improved sanitation, employee accountability, and teamwork skills through implementation of Performance
Improvement project for Nutrition Assistants.
Participated in employee scheduling, payroll duties, inventory management, order placement, temperature
logging, and ensuring Aramark protocols were followed accordingly.
Created database to track number of menus collected each day by Nutrition Assistant for use in employee
evaluation and goal setting.
Community Rotation Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Connected families to available food resources and assisted clients with SNAP applications.
Created nutrition education materials and led sessions at Green Light Pantries in Philadelphia.
Received Trauma-Informed Care training.
Promoted Pennsylvania School Breakfast Challenge to Philadelphia school officials.
Banquet Server
February 2013 August 2014
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | East Lansing, MI
Executed proper food safety and sanitation procedures while preparing and serving events.
Communicated with staff to deliver service in a timely fashion with event set-up, break down, flipping rooms and
serving.
Student Nutritionist
July 2013- May 2014
The Lansing City Market | Lansing, MI
Created nutritional database for products within the market in support of Prescription for Health Program.
Designed lesson plans and taught weekly nutrition/cooking courses; Todays Special Program (TSP) and Family
Education Days (FED) for adults and children.
Managed Electronic Benefits Transfer and Double Up Food Bucks records.
Cheese & Deli Specialist, Cashier
May 2012-August 2012
The Plum Market | Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practiced food safety and sanitation procedures while operating slicer machinery, packaging, labeling, and
stocking products.
Provided customer service while taking orders and handling transactions.

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dietetic Intern Research
January 2015-April 2015
Emerging Trends in Dietetics: Quality of Patient Care and RD Order Writing Privileges | Inspira Medical Center
Tracked order recommendation sets over six month period to find average amount of time for physician to
implement RD orders.
Study results identified an average of 19.18 hours for tube feeding, 28.19 hours for supplements, and 20.7 hours
for diet order recommendations to be implemented by the physician.
Developed presentation of findings for Medical Executive Board in New Jersey to promote RD order-writing
privileges.
Behavioral Health Research Assistant

July- August 2013

Neurochoice Lab Radiology Department at Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI

Gathered subjective data to study participants healthy eating decisions by administered questionnaires.
Communicated with participants via email and telephone for scheduling.

Cultural Development Intern

May 2013- July 2013

The Walk In, Live & Learn Foundation | Shanghai, China

Mentored nine disadvantaged, Chinese speaking boys in learning life skills.
Participated in coordinating activities such as English speaking and writing exercises, cooking,
gardening, biking, and crafting.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Adult CPR/AED Certified through American Red Cross
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member
Philadelphia Dietetic Association Student Member
MSU Food and Nutrition Association Student Member
Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society Student Member
MSU SCOUTBANANA Student Member, Public Relations Chair
Constance & Doretha Hagelshaw Scholarship
MCH Michigan Composition Scholarship

May 2015
April 2015
August 2013-Present
August 2014- Present
August 2011-May 2014
August 2011- May 2014
August 2011- May 2013
Spring 2013
Spring 2013