MICKINZIE A.

LOPEZ
151 NE 53rd St. Seattle, WA
Phone: (509) 370-2371
Email: mickinzie.lopez@bastyr.edu

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dietetic Internship candidate with a goal of helping people improve health and wellness

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics, June 2015
Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA
Completed a science-based curriculum in nutrition including coursework in macronutrients,
micronutrients, pathology, counseling, nutrition assessment, food science, and biostatistics.
Additional studies in Sports Nutrition.
Business Management, 2011
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ
Honors Graduate, BarrettThe Honors College
National Hispanic Merit Scholarship (2007-2011)
Sigma Alpha PiThe National Society of Leadership and Success
Arizona State University Cycling and Triathlon Team
Arizona State University Rowing Team

CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Student Clinician
Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, WA, Jan 2015June 2015
Interviewed, assessed and counseled patients with a wide variety of medical conditions
Utilized evidence-based research to formulate nutritional recommendations under the
supervision of a Registered Dietitian
Collaborated with other clinicians regarding assessment of patients nutritional challenges.
Gained proficiency in identifying barriers to change in patients behaviors and counseling
patients on possible solutions.
Nutrition Intern
Medical Electives, Trujillo, Peru, Summer 2014
Completed an intensive Medical Spanish Immersion Program.
Developed and implemented a new community health clinic for low-income families.
Provided diverse nutritional healthcare in individual patient consultations and group
education talks.
Assisted in daily food service management in a major teaching hospital.
Gained exposure to the following areas of the hospital and community:
General Surgery, Burns, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Medicine, H.I.V. and
Tuberculosis, Children's Nutrition Clinic, Adult Nutrition Clinic
Nutrition Intern
Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014Current

Nutrition Intern
Green Lake Nutrition, Seattle, WA, 2013Current
Assisted with administrative duties and patient charting.
Observed a wide range of disease states and various forms of nutritional counseling.
Authored monthly articles and newsletters on numerous topics of nutrition.
Provided recipe ideas and nutritional guidance to patients in a Metabolic Reset program.

COMMUNITY NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Food Distributer, (volunteer)
Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op, AZ & WA locations, 20102014
Sorted and distributed fresh produce at a community co-op.
Food Distributer, (volunteer)
Second Harvest Food Bank, Spokane, WA, 20072012
Sorted and packaged bulk foods for donation.

FOOD SERVICE NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

Meal Team Coordinator, (volunteer)
Teen Feed, Seattle, WA, 2013Current
Organized a team to plan, harvest, prepare, and serve a hot, nutritious whole foods meal to
homeless teens on a monthly basis.

OTHER, RELATED
Administrative Assistant
Your Nutrition Design, Seattle, WA, 2014Current
Assisted with patient scheduling, charting, insurance verifications, diet entry calculations and
communication between patients, the dietitian, and primary providers.
Nutrition Intern (Sports Nutrition focused clinic)
Momentum Nutrition and Health, Seattle, WA, 2013Current
Assisted dietitian in menu planning for amateur and professional athletes and sports teams,
including projects with Nike Headquarters and local high schools.
Helped promote and update the WINForum.org website, providing sound online nutritional
support to high school athletes.
Organized speaking events to increase education about the field of sports nutrition for
students.
Manager
Complete Nutrition, Spokane Valley, WA, 20122013
Managed a team of nutritionists, coaches, athletes, and educators to promote nutrition and
supplementation education by providing customized dietary support to a diverse clientele.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies and oversaw inventory and filing
procedures.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Food Distributer and Lifeguard, (volunteer)
Ironman Coeur dAlene Triathlon, 2012

Food Distributer and Lifeguard, (volunteer)

Ironman Arizona Triathlon, 2010
St. Jude Hero, (volunteer)
St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 2011
Raised funds to support pediatric cancer research.
Lifeguard, (volunteer)
Las Palomas Triathlon, 2010

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Languages: Basic Spanish
Certifications:
Spanish Medical Terminology (Peru Language School, 2014)
ServSafe Certification, (National Restaurant Association, 2014)
Certificate in Spa Management (Arizona State University, 2011)
CPR (exp)
Electronic Health Records: Epic, Practice Fusion

MEMBERSHIPS
Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association, Bastyr University Nutrition Department Mentor
Program, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, Sports,
Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek (Peru, 2014), Ironman 140.6 (Coeur dAlene, 2013), Half Ironman
(Lake Stevens, 2012), Seattle Half Marathon (Seattle, 2014), P.F. Changs Rock n Roll Half
Marathon (Phoenix, 2011), Triple Sports Triathlon Team (2011-2013)

Mentor, Bastyr University Nutrition Department

Board Member, Bastyr University Student Nutrition Association
President, Bastyr University Sports Nutrition Club
Admissions Ambassador, Bastyr University Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bastyr University Department of Nutrition and Exercise
Science