Kriston Love

7310 E. Baseline Rd, St. Anne, IL

(815) 592-8773
kristonlove@gmail.com
EDUCATION

Master of Science Illinois State University May 2020

Dietetics Normal, IL 61790 GPA: 3.88

Bachelor of Science Illinois State University May 2018

Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics Normal, IL 61790 GPA: 3.86

Associate of Arts Kankakee Community College May 2016

Kankakee, IL 60901
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice Rotations

Food Service: School District 87, Bloomington, IL; Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, IL; May 2019- April 2019
OSF St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, IL
 Participated in practices including functions related to security, sanitation, and safety related to customers, employees, and
patients
 Participated in the processes related to procurement, production, distribution, and services of goods and services
 Collected feedback from patients and customers to improve service
Clinical Nutrition: OSF St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, IL; Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL
 Conducted nutrition focused physical exams and assessments
 Implemented and practiced the Nutrition Care Process and provided nutrition education for individuals and groups of a variety of
health and ages.
 Worked as a member of interdisciplinary teams, displaying ability to work well in a group and demonstrate teamwork
Community Nutrition: Illinois Cancer Care, Peoria, IL; Decatur Memorial Hospital Wellness, Decatur, IL
 Provided education and counseling for clients of varying ages and health to promote positive behavior change
 Developed and provided handouts, programs, presentations, videos, recipes, and services to help promote patient and client health
and lifestyle management.

School Street Food Pantry Cooking Classes-Leadership Project May 2019- May 2020
Illinois State University- Normal, IL
 Organized and taught cooking classes to college students
 Put together recipes and budget friendly meals to teach to students

Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistantship June 2018-May 2019

Illinois State University-Normal, IL
 Met with sports teams and individually with athletes about nutrition
 Created presentations and educational materials to educate athletes
 Managed and assisted the sports nutrition bar
 Assisted with purchasing and inventory
 Stocked nutrition bar and provided athletes with fuel for games and practices

Dietetic Undergraduate Student Intern May 2017- July 2017

Presence St. Mary’s Hospital- Kankakee, IL
 Gained knowledge of the profession while observing registered dietitians in inpatient and outpatient settings
 Assisted in dietary aide services with food preparation and serving hospital patients and staff
 Helped food management with purchasing duties including inventory and ordering
 Designed and organized projects and presentations to present to the community

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Ancho and Agave Server May 2019- May 2020

Bloomington, IL
 Serve food and beverages to customers upon requests
 Provided excellent customer service and ensured that all of my customers were well taken care of.
 Participated as an excellent team member to accomplish goals and objectives established by the company
Banquet Server October 2017-August 2018
DoubleTree Hotel- Bloomington, IL
 Responsible for setting up banquet room as instructed by Supervisor to include linen, service ware and glassware
 Serve the food and/or beverage as instructed to ensure consistency throughout the banquet
 Promptly remove dishes as guests complete each course and/or meal at the end of the meal or function

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ISU Department of Family Consumer Sciences Student Ambassador August 2017-May 2018
 Help with campus events and representing the department

ISU Sports Nutrition: Volunteer August 2017-May 2018

 Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition by preparing protein shakes for student athletes
 Educate athletes on proper nutrition for optimal athletic performance

Nutrition Mission: Counseling Volunteer August 2017-May 2018

 Assess 3-day dietary recalls
 Provide nutrition education to students

Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics Club Executive Board Member: Secretary August 2017-May 2018
 Aid in planning, organizing, and leading biweekly meetings
 Take meeting minutes, organize paperwork, and send emails to members

ISU Fresh FAVS August 2016- May

2018
 Bag and prepare fresh produce to be distributed to community
Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics Club Member August 2016- May 2018
 Participate in club activities and volunteer opportunities

Midwest Food Bank August 2016- May 2018

 Package food to be distributed to the community

Phi Theta Kappa Recording Secretary August 2015-May 2016

 Collaborated in community projects and took meeting minutes, organized paperwork, and sent emails to members

Girl’s On the Run August 2014- May 2015

 Mentored young girls by motivating and helping them prepare for their first 5k run

HONORS

 National Society of Leadership and Success 2017-present

 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2015-present
 Dean’s List Fall 2016, Fall 2018
 Transfer Student Scholarship Recipient August 2016
 Community College Diversity Scholarship Recipient May 2016

CERTIFICATIONS

 ServSafe Food Protection Certified Manager 2017-2022

 American Red Cross CPR and First Aid 2014-2018

REFERENCES

Julie Schumacher EdD, RD, LDN

Dietetic Internship Director- Illinois State University
Phone: (309) 438-7031
Email: jmrade@ilstu.edu
Jeanna Rich RD, LDN
Oncology Registered Dietitian- Illinois Cancer Care
Phone: (309) 243-3462
Email: jrich@illinoiscancercare.com

Suren Chui RDN, LDN, CPT

Registered Dietitian- DMH Health and Wellness
Phone: (217) 876-5292
Email: chiu.suren@mhsil.com