KATIE JOHNS
Parker
Summary
Motivated nutrition graduate with a Master’s in Nutrition & Dietetics and ACEND-accredited DPD verification, seeking a dietetic internship to apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge in clinical and community settings. Experienced in dietary assessments, menu planning, and patient counseling through academic projects and volunteer roles at SECOR Cares. Passionate about promoting preventive health and improving patient outcomes through personalized nutrition care; eager to develop advanced skills in the Nutrition Care Process under supervised practice.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Nutritionist
SECOR Cares
Parker, CO
12.2025 - Current
- Helps clients living with Suburban Poverty overcome pieces of their struggle to build healthy meals with staples from within the food pantry
- Developed personalized nutrition plans based on client assessments and dietary needs
- Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition and provided guidance for making healthier food choices
Classroom Volunteer
Prairie Crossing Elementary
Parker, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting collaboration and communication among students
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences
- Assisted teachers in preparing educational materials and resources for lessons
- Planned class parties and events
- Played games with small groups of students reviewing previous day's material
Executive of Household Operations
Johns Family
Parker, CO
01.2014 - Current
- Managed daily schedules and routines, ensuring efficient household operations
- Coordinated educational activities, fostering learning and development for children
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning to optimize household expenses and savings
Bartender/Food Service
Hapa Sushi
Greenwood Village, CO
2008 - 01.2013
- Crafted diverse cocktail menu to enhance customer experience and satisfaction
- Trained new staff on drink preparation techniques and customer service standards
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health regulations
Education
Master's Degree - Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colorado05-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colorado05-2022
Skills
- Working with families in my community with children living with food allergy to achieve the quality of life they deserve
- Nutrition counseling
- Excels at ability to get children to eat vegetables with little to no bribery
- Spent many years working in restaurants learning to navigate the vast array of human personalities
- Healthy meal planning
- Develops and maintains family budget
- Scheduling appointments, sports schedules
Accomplishments
The past ten years has shown me what I am capable of. I successfully finished my undergraduate degree in biology, and subsequently graduated with my master's degree in nutrition and dietetics. While working on my education, I have been a stay at home to our two children, now 10 and 7. I am confident in my ability to balance all of the most important things in my life and I am thrilled for what the future holds.
Certification
- American Red Cross-CPR August 2009
- ServSafe
LANGUAGES
English (native)
Spanish (elementary)
Timeline
Volunteer Nutritionist
SECOR Cares
12.2025 - Current
Classroom Volunteer
Prairie Crossing Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Executive of Household Operations
Johns Family
01.2014 - Current
Bartender/Food Service
Hapa Sushi
2008 - 01.2013
Master's Degree - Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's graduate with evidence-based care as my top priority, graduated with 3.94 GPA
- Undergraduate classes including Food Safety, Pathophysiology, Pathogenic Microbiology in addition to a minor in Nutrition
- Always striving to grow into the best version of myself, as I believe that is the key to a happy and successful life
- Passionate about nutrition and personalized approaches to help others achieve optimal health
- Striving to walk alongside families of lower socioeconomic status that lack resources needed to live a long and healthy life
OTHER SKILLS
- Resilience
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Multi-tasking
- Teaching
- Problem-solving