SIMA ALKHANJI

Memphis, TN | 901.517.1050 | slkhanji@memphis.edu

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2017
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Minor: Business
GPA: 3.86

Certifications
National Colloquium Examination in Nutrition, December 2017
Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Beirut, Lebanon

Skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Relevant Experience
Dietetic Intern, February-July 2017
Bellevue Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
• Practiced patient assessments and screening, and development of nutritional care plans.
• Learned about various medical nutrition therapies: Diabetes, Hypertension, Liver Disease,
Chronic Kidney Disease, Crohn’s Disease, GERD, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
• Performed nutritional analysis of several food items and dishes.
• Put into practice recipe standardization.
• Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to gain patients’ cooperation in following
recommended dietary treatments.

Foodservice Trainee, January 2017

Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon
• Performed daily inspections on all service areas to ensure hotel stays in compliance with all food
safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Conducted necessary quality assurance documentations.
• Reviewed Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and HACCP manuals.
• Ensured that the EHS management system is established, implemented and maintained in
accordance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards requirements.
• Aided in implementing effective programs for protecting the environment and for maintaining and
enhancing a “zero incident” safety culture in the hotel.

Volunteer Experience
Kitchen Helper in the Healthy Teaching Kitchen, October 2019-Present
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
• Wash dishes and organize the kitchen at the end of service
• Help set-up the kitchen stand, and serve smoothies and energy bites during events.
Student Volunteer in the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, October 2019
Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, Memphis, TN
• Prepared and cooked several meals to be served at lunch.
• Served the prepared meals to the patients of St. Jude and their families.
• Washed the used utensils and dishes, and cleaned the kitchen at the end of service.

Student Volunteer with Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, October 2019
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
• Persuaded students to take a pledge to clean their plates in order to reduce food waste.
• Advocated the consumption of Bubly in collaboration with Pepsi, and informed students that upon
purchase of this sparkling water beverage during the month of October, proceeds go to Suzan G. Komen
foundation for the fight against breast cancer.
• Promoted pumpkin as the superfood of the month by offering roasted pumpkin seeds in multiple
flavors, while informing students of the health benefits of pumpkin.

Dietetic Intern Volunteer in Teddy Bear Clinic, May 2017

Bellevue Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
• Aided in setting up the booths with other fellow health professionals.
• Created multiple fun and interactive activities for the children.
• Represented the dietary department of the hospital along with my fellow interns.
• Explained basic nutrition education to the children using drawings and toys.
• Participated in a play with other fellow health professionals aimed at helping the children get over the
fear of visiting the doctor.

Honors
• Highest GPA Award in Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
• Dean’s List, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

Memberships
Student Member, September 2019-Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Student Member, September 2019-Present

Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Student Member, September 2019-Present

Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Student Member, September 2019-Present

Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND), University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Student Member, September 2014- June 2017

Nutrition Club, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

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