Ki Keys, MPH

53 Stonebridge Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 – kikeys00@yahoo.com - (917) 514-4651

EDUCATION
Montclair State University (MSU) Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) Nutrition and Food Science (Dietetics) May 2018

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, CA

Master of Public Health, Health Services Management June 1999
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Asian American Studies June 1997

EXPERIENCE
Sodexo Dietetic Internship New York, NY Estimated Verification Date: June 20, 2019
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Hospital Montclair, NJ Clinical Rotations
• Completed clinical rotations under supervision of Registered Dietitians in a 300-bed hospital serving a culturally and
economically diverse population
• Assessed and completed patient nutrition assessments using ADIME on electronic medical records
• Prescribed evidence-based nutritional recommendations incorporating guidelines from the nutrition care manual, patient
evaluation and clinical judgements working with an interdisciplinary care team

Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ Leadership Rotation

• Evaluated the integrity of the Mindful program using proprietary Sodexo evaluation tools and custom-made surveys, and
implemented an action plan to achieve silver level criteria by identifying key stakeholder responsibilities and itemized
targeted goals
• Developed and executed weekly action stations incorporating alternative proteins, superfoods and novel food concepts

ADP Global Headquarters Roseland, NJ Food Service Management Rotation

• Gained competence in food production, inventory management, retail management, marketing, catering and food safety
• Initiated a food recovery program to rescue post production foods as a result of systems evaluation research

Other Rotations
• St. Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ Patient Services
• Fresenius Dialysis Center Ironbound Newark, NJ Renal Rotation

Diversity Food Brands Montclair, NJ Director, Health and Nutrition Jan 2017 - present
• Develop, evaluate, modify and test recipes for healthier, quick and casual dining food concepts
• Work with multi-disciplinary project team to ensure nutritional compliance and integrity

RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ Dietary Assistant, Per Diem Jan 2017 - May 2018
• Processed 80+ diet orders daily and ensured nutritional appropriateness and accuracy
• Collaborated with food and nutrition team to provide seamless and timely patient meal service

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ Dietary Assistant, Per Diem Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
• Managed 100+ diet orders daily in a tertiary inpatient hospital
• Audited diet orders and resolved dietary and nutritional discrepancies per dietary standards

Empath Consulting San Francisco, CA Technical Analyst Jun 1999 - Jun 2000
• Investigated, organized and analyzed hospital operations and bottlenecks, specifically real-time clinical workflow, patient
flow (intake and discharge), staffing efficiency, and patient management tools
• Developed and implemented tools to improve the efficiency, service delivery, and predictability of hospital operations
using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and buy-in from key stakeholder

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Co-Founder, Food Recovery Network-MSU Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
• Co-founded a chapter to recover excess food and distributed to hunger fighting community organization

Research Assistant Aug 2017- Sept 2018

• Obtained OSHA lab safety training and IRB training to work with human subjects, formulated kimchi recipe, developed
sensory testing protocols, identified and interviewed focus groups participants, and edited final research paper submission

Historian, Executive Board, Member, Montclair State Dietetic Organization (MSDO) Sept 2016 - May 2018
• Developed and promoted programming events and activities to raise health and nutrition awareness on MSU campus
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RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ Nutrition Support Group Assistant Aug 2016 - present
• Researched, designed and delivered nutrition education using PowerPoint presentations, original handouts, live cooking
demonstrations and evaluation tools under the supervision of a clinical dietician

Newark Academy Parent Association Livingston, NJ Sept 2013 - present

Homecoming Chair, Parent Ambassador, Arts Liaison, International Dinner, Class Parent and Winter Benefits Committee
• Organized and spearheaded annual event highlighting sports exhibitions, food contests, local food vendors and activities
• Supported numerous school-wide arts programming logistics, events and fundraisers

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Essex County Chapter Essex County, NJ Sept 2009 - Jun 2016
Executive Committee, Corresponding Secretary, Teen Advisor, and Hospitality Chair
• Served in various capacities for a mother’s cultural group dedicated to nurturing future leaders through leadership
development, community service, philanthropic giving and civic duty

Watchung Elementary School Montclair, NJ Sept 2006 - Jun 2015

Executive Board, Recording Secretary, Class Parent, Community Service Chair and Health and Wellness Chair
• Served as a leader and liaison to school and community boards: health and wellness, fundraising, community service,
scholarship fund, and academic advisory groups

Girl Scouts of USA, GS Heart of NJ Troop Leader and Service Unit Camporee Planning Team Sept 2008-present
● Empowered school-aged girls to cultivate independence, leadership skills, cooperation, honesty, integrity and to live by the
Girl Scout Law

AWARDS/ HONORS
• 2018 Whole Foods Grand Award, Les Dame d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) Scholarship
• 2018 Foundation’s Commission on Dietetics Registration Diversity Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• 3rd Place, 2018 NACAS Student Author • Winner, 2018 PSE&G’s Innovation in Food Sustainability
• 2018 Sodexo Dietetic Internship Scholarship • 2018 Take Action Responsibility Award, MSU Chartwells
• 2018 Shining Star Award, MESH • Golden Key International Honor Society
• Dean’s List • Girl Scouts 10-Year Volunteer Service Award

SKILLS/ CERTIFICATION
• Foreign language: Korean (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
• Comprehensive technical skills: Computer skills (Mac and Microsoft suites, Canva, Prezi), Nutrition software (HealthTouch,
NDSR, VISION), and Electronic Medical Record (HMS)
• Certified Professional Food Manager (Expiration: 3/3/2021)

CORE STRENGTHS
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills • Excellent communication and writing skills
• Effective management skills • Proven ability to motivate and lead
• Exceptional organizational skills • Efficient project management skills

MEMBERSHIPS
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics • NJ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

PUBLICATION/ PRESENTATION
• Keys K. Montclair Emergency Shelter for the Homeless (MESH) proving evening meal and respite care for those experiencing
homelessness and food insecurity. NACAS College Services. Summer 2018; 27-28.
• Feldman C, Bai Y, Keys K, Schules D. Negotiating trans-ethno space: An inductive investigation of kimchi's ability to bound
Korean-American transnational identity. Appetite. 2019:136; 18-24.
• Feldman C, Bai Y, Keys K, Schules D. Negotiating trans-ethno space: An inductive investigation of kimchi's ability to bound
Korean-American transnational identity. Federal University of Santa Caterina Brazil. August 2018.