Ryan Schwarz

(612)715-8786 lryanschwarzl@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a nutrition position allowing me to connect and build rapport with the patients and staff
and utilize my analytical and problem-solving skills to help patients meet their nutritional
needs/goals.
Education: Bachelor of Science: Nutrition/Dietetics May 2016
University of Minnesota (UMN) Twin Cities
Nutrition Experience:
Clinical: Aramark Dietetic Intern (40 hrs/wk) Albany, GA September 2016 May 2017
Achieved competencies of a Dietitian 1 with professionalism and confidentiality.
Actively participated in medical rounds, interventions, and analysis of labs/biometrics.
Effectively communicated with the care team through the Medical Database MediTech.
Observed gastric bypass, gastric band, CABG, PEG, FEES, and colonoscopy procedures.
Mt. Olivet Home Diet Tech Intern (10 hrs/wk) Minneapolis, MN June 2015 August 2015
Performed assessments, progress notes, and modified care plans within Point Click Care.
VA Medical Center Volunteer (4 hrs/wk) Minneapolis, MN December 2014 May 2015
Provided confidentiality with warfarin education and appointment confirmation calls.
Effectively taught the MOVE! Program classes and assisted staff with calorie counts.
Food Service: Mt. Olivet Home Dietary Aide (22 hrs/wk) Minneapolis, MN April 2015 August 2015
Independently served individualized, large yield meals to residents pertaining to texture,
portions, intolerances, allergies, EERs, utensils, and preferences with precise detail.
Served a diverse population of residents ranging from those in an Alzheimers unit to a
TCU, ensuring food safety temperatures and quality that met HACCP guidelines.
Community: WIC Farmers Market Volunteer (8 hrs/wk) Minneapolis, MN June August 2015
Provided one on one education regarding the Farmers Market Vouchers with a diverse
group of individuals ranging from a Russian Translator to those who speak Spanish.
Open Arms Recipe Entry Volunteer (2 hrs/wk) Minneapolis, MN June August 2015
Accurately entered recipe ingredients into the database while accounting for preparation
methods and varying quantity measurements to meet large scale demands.
Festival Foods CSR/Bookkeeper (28 hrs/wk) Andover, MN April 2014 August 2015
Displayed responsibility and integrity when balancing the safe, its deposits, and
processing WIC Vouchers, EBT Cards, large quantities of cash, and money orders.
Effectively supervised all cashiers and baggers (about ten daily), and provided excellent
customer service when solving problems and allocating resources.
Leadership: Student Organization of Nutrition and Dietetics Dedicated Member UMN 2014
Recognized as a dedicated member in 2014 for excellent participation and contribution.
Volunteered at Second Harvest Heartland, Open Arms, and the Hope Lodge as a group.
Washington County Sheriffs Office Guest Speaker Stillwater, MN March 2015
Prepared and independently presented a nutrition related to stress presentation for 20
members of the SWAT/Hostage Negotiations Team.
Deans List Anoka Ramsey Community College Fall 2013
Professional Mentor Program University of Minnesota 2014 2016
Memberships: (Minnesota) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (both AND & MAND) June 2015 Present
Shadowing Clinical Nutrition Manager and Surgery/Trauma ICU RD Regions Hospital January 2016
Experiences: Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Dietitian VA Medical Center January 2016
Clinical Inpatient/Outpatient RD Fairview Northland Mentor Program January 2016
Medical Nutrition Specialist Lincare Enteral Services Mentor Program March 2015