Sonja Mydels

606 E 15
th
St Apt #31 Minneapolis, MN 55404
(651) 528 0208
mydel001@umn.edu

Education
University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Graduated May 13
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, Didactic Program of Dietetics, Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.00
University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse, WI: Therapeutic Recreation coursework Fall 08 Fall
Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand: Study Abroad Program Fall 10

Relevant Experience

Dietetic Intern: Sodexo Distance Education Dietetic Internship Program October 13 August 14
(24-40 hours per week)
Exhibited foodservice management skills with Sodexo employees at General Mills
Provided nutrition consultations, presentations, and classes for low-income adults in community clinics
Provided patient-centered clinical nutrition therapy utilizing all components of the nutrition care process
with experience in cardiac, renal, medical/surgical, and ICU settings
Lead pediatric weight management sessions with children 3-18 years of age, collaborating with parents and
other health care team members to provide effective nutrition education and counseling

Home Health Aide: Visiting Angels, Burnsville, MN April 11 Present
(20-25 hours per week)
Provide personal care and nutrition support to clients with varying diagnoses and dietary requirements
Collaborate daily with clients nurse, family, and other caregivers to ensure quality of life is upheld
Provide nutrition and dietary education to clients and family upon request, also preparing meals based on
dietary requirements and restrictions

Nutrition Volunteer: Fairview, Clinical Nutrition Department, Minneapolis, MN August 12 Feb 13
(3 hours per week)
Performed diet audits for individual patients to determine compliance of diet restrictions
Independently compiled clinical dietitians productivity reports and monthly summaries, using Microsoft
excel and word

Nutrition Advocate: Neighborhood HealthSource, Minneapolis, MN October 11 Feb 13
(3-4 hours per week)
Demonstrated counseling and documenting skills by interacting with clients during nutrition consults
Continuously compiling nutrition education materials concerning varying nutrition related diagnoses
Independently taught personalized nutrition classes once a week (for 8 weeks) using counseling skills

WIC Farmers Market Volunteer Hennepin WIC Program, Minneapolis, MN June 11-Aug11
(100 hours)
Educated WIC participants about the Farmers Market Vouchers effectively and efficiently
Gained invaluable experience with the WIC program, the work of the nutritionists and learned in depth
nutrition guidelines for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children up to the age of 5

Extracurricular

Students of Nutrition and Dietetics (SOND) Member: UMN, Minneapolis, MN Fall 11 Fall 12
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member June11-Present

Skills

Nutrition education and counseling skills using effective communication from relevant experience
Adapt well to changes and fast-paced environments while keeping an optimistic attitude
Efficient and effective working independently, but also thrive working in a team