Michael

Tan

https://www.michaelatan.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Pursuing a career as a Registered Dietitian. Strengths include a strong work
ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work with others and connect with clients.
Experience includes 8+ years in the food industry. Combines proficiency in math
and science with the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and
patients.

Education
M.S. Dietetics, University of Rhode Island, October 2016 (expected)
o GPA: 4.0/4.0
B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Florida, May 2015
o Post-Baccalaureate GPA: 4.0/4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)
o Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0
B.S. Biological (Food) Engineering, University of Florida, May 2005
o GPA: 3.56/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude)
o Minors: Food Science & Human Nutrition; Materials Science &
Engineering

Experience
Dietetic Intern, Sodexo, 2015-2016
o Clinical Rotation, Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA
Provided nutrition care (via NCP) to a wide variety of patients
(cardiac, ICU, liver, kidney, GI, oncology, and psychiatric)
Gained proficiency in Meditech (EHR)
o MNT Specialty rotation, Lahey Hospital, Burlington, MA
6-week rotation focused on transplant, ICU, and nutrition
support
Gained proficiency with Epic (EHR)
o Community rotation, WIC and Cooking Matters
Assisted the implementation of The Good Food Project, a
health promotion pilot program, with WIC
Cooking Matters Nutrition instructor for low-income families
o Food Service rotation, Merrimack College, Andover, MA
Worked with management on budgets, inventory, ordering,
receiving
Conducted systems analysis on food and plate waste
Implemented and managed marketing and wellness initiative
Led sustainability assessment
Diet Tech, Sodexo at Mayo Clinic, 2013-2015
o Reviewed patient charts and screened patients for nutritional risk
o Assisted patients with meal ordering while adhering to diet orders

o Trained newly-hired Diet Techs

o Gained proficiency in Cerner PowerChart (EHR)
Beverage Scientist, Bacardi-Martini Product Development, 2008-2015
o Developed new product line extensions for Bacardi Breezers and
Bacardi Classic Cocktails, including Strawberry Daiquiri and Mojito
o Evaluated new products and prototypes for flavor and aroma
o Collaborated with Marketing, Procurement, Quality, and
Manufacturing
Group Manager I, Anheuser-Busch, Merrimack Brewery, 2007-2008
o Managed team of 10-20 unionized brewers
o Learned to troubleshoot process issues including mechanical and
electrical problems
o Scheduled labor, beer movement, and vessel cleaning
Group Manager II, Anheuser-Busch, Research Pilot Brewery, 2005-2007
o Helped develop new products including Redbridge and Shock Top
Belgian Wit
o Created Building Brewmasters fostering new product creativity

Skills
Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Electronic Health Records (Epic, PowerChart, Meditech)
SPSS (data analysis software)
Qualtrics (survey software)

Leadership
Student Representative, Student Advisory Committee, Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics, 2014-2015
Nutrition Student Mentor (and program creator), 2014-2015
Volunteer Chair, Student Nutrition and Dietetic Association, 2014-2015
Student Liaison, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2014-2015
Student Research Assistant, 2014-2015
o Co-author on research abstract (Disordered Eating Behaviors and
Food Addiction among Nutrition Major College Students)

Honors and Awards
Outstanding Dietetics Student Award, 2015
Doug Milne Scholarship two-time recipient, 2014 & 2015
Sister Helen Marie Pellicer Scholarship recipient, 2014
CDR Diversity Scholarship recipient, 2014
Undergraduate Nutrition Student Scholarship recipient, 2014
Jack Cofer Scholarship Recipient, 2014