Alexa Somerville
Carver,MN
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable dietetics graduate with experience across eating disorder treatment, community nutrition, behavioral health, and clinical nutrition settings. Skilled in building strong client rapport, providing client-centered nutrition support, collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, and developing engaging nutrition education materials. Recognized for professionalism, initiative, strong communication, and ability to create supportive and positive environments for clients and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietetic Internship Concentration Eating Disorders
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneota, MN
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Clinical Rotation: Assessed patients with various disease states and provided individual evidence-based nutrition education and interventions.
- Eating Disorder Rotation: Completed 8 weeks of supervised practice in adult and adolescent eating disorder settings from residential to outpatient. Led groups focused on nutrition education and client goal setting. Supported clients and their families during meals. Utilized motivational interviewing during weekly nutrition sessions.
- Community Rotation: Planned and led cooking and nutrition programming for individuals with disabilities and supported culturally appropriate community food relief initiatives.
- Food Service Management Rotation: Created and implemented food safety and employee hazard audits and provided suggested improvements to decrease risk of incidents.
Bartender, Server
Stick's Tavern
Chaska, MN
05.2021 - Current
- Managed high-volume customer service in a fast-paced environment, serving 100+ guests per shift while building strong interpersonal skills, connecting with diverse individuals, and collaborating within a team-oriented setting.
Behavioral Health Technician
The Emily Program
St.Paul, MN
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided behavioral health and meal support for a 25+ adolescent residential eating disorder program through therapeutic meal supervision, client engagement, safety monitoring, and structured programming. Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support recovery, daily functioning, and development of coping skills within a fast-paced therapeutic environment.
Teaching Assistant
Teachers for Tomorrow
Edina, MN
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided adaptable classroom support across diverse educational settings while collaborating with teachers, staff, and parents to support children ages 0–6. Assisted with lesson implementation, classroom management, and creating positive learning environments tailored to varying developmental and educational needs.
Education
Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Dietetics - Food And Nutrition
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN01-2022
Skills
- Time Management & Organization
- Professionalism
- Initiative & Eagerness to Learn
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Communication
Timeline
Dietetic Internship Concentration Eating Disorders
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2025 - 05.2026
Behavioral Health Technician
The Emily Program
10.2024 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant
Teachers for Tomorrow
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bartender, Server
Stick's Tavern
05.2021 - Current
Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Dietetics - Food And Nutrition
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Minnesota Twin Cities