Lauren Newman
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
8621 Creekwood Lane
Maineville, OH 45039
513-288-0494
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in being accepted into your Dietetic Internship program. I am currently a senior in
the nutrition program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and plan to graduate with a bachelor’s
degree in nutrition in May 2012. I heard about this opportunity through the Undergraduate Nutrition
Student Association at the University of Tennessee.
I am a member of the Undergraduate Nutrition Student Association at University of Tennessee
and the Knoxville District Dietetic Association. I have a great deal of experience working and
collaborating with other nutritionists and registered dieticians. This past spring I collaborated
with a local RD, Elizabeth Strawbridge, to plan a Family Fun and Fitness Festival for Blount
County at the end of April. My experience as a volunteer for the NEAT program and Girls on the
Run program has provided me with great practice as a nutrition educator. In these programs I
construct and lead nutrition and healthy living lessons for local students. Also, my job
experience as the Student Nutrition Educator for the Student Health Center and Aramark dining
services at the University of Tennessee has provided me with knowledge in nutrition education
and food service. In the past I have also helped out with a number of Knox County Coalition on
Childhood Obesity events in the area.
I am seeking to complement my nutrition education and food service experience with a dietetic
internship position in order to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for a future career in
nutrition as a registered dietician.
I consider myself to have great knowledge in the nutrition field. In addition I have skills in
building relationships and communicating. Skills I posses include patience, goal setting attitude,
and good management of time. I enjoy working with the public, as well, demonstrating products,
and educating others in their uses. With my availability starting in the summer, I believe that I
would be an asset to your program. This dietetic internship would provide me with the ideal
opportunity to assist with your program and to broaden my nutrition knowledge.
I will follow up next week to see if you agree that my qualifications seem to be a match for the
program. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time. For more
information about myself I invite you to visit my online portfolio at:
http://lmnewman7.blogspot.com, which includes work samples, career goals, work experience
and more. I look forward to speaking with you regarding this opportunity. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Lauren Newman