Allison Cooper
Point Pleasant,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and driven Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a diverse background in clinical, sports, counseling, food service, and community nutrition. Expertise in optimizing athletic performance through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to individual needs. Committed to empowering athletes to achieve their highest potential through personalized, practical, and sustainable nutrition guidance. Dedicated to fostering a holistic approach that enhances performance and promotes overall well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Nutrition Operations Assistant
Rutgers University- Football
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Support performance nutrition operations for D1 football student athletes, assisting with daily fueling and recovery strategies.
- Work alongside the head football RD to provide hands on nutrition support for athletes.
- Prepare and distribute pre-practice, halftime, and post-training nutrition options to support athlete recovery and supplements.
- Maintain and stock the football fueling station with performance foods, hydration products, and recovery supplements.
- Assist head football RD with body composition tracking.
Oikos Sports Nutrition Program- RD Intern
Amy Goodson Sports Nutrition Playbook
Remote
08.2025 - Current
- Selected for a competitive year-long sports nutrition internship with initiatives aimed at improving nutrition access and education within HBCU athletic programs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver performance nutrition education and individualized fueling strategies for student athletes.
- Participate in professional training in sports nutrition, leadership, and cultural competency through mentorship and coursework.
- Assist in development of nutrition resources, presentations, and athlete education materials focused on fueling, recovery, and hydration.
Clinical Dietitian
MNT Associates
Brick, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Performs clinical assessments on a diverse population with varying conditions within a long term care facility.
- Works alongside the foodservice director to plan cycle menus that meets the individual preferences and cultural needs of the population and clientele.
Private Practice Counseling Fellow
All Access Dietitians
Remote
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Provides individualized nutrition coaching to clients with a variety of health conditions and nutrition concerns.
- Practices motivational interviewing skills.
- Collaborates weekly with a cohort of RD’s to discuss new, evidence backed nutrition topics.
Performance Nutrition Intern
New York Jets
Florham Park, NJ
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated fueling stations and created individualized recovery shakes for athletes.
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef weekly to develop the players cafe menu.
- Worked with athletes to create individualized meal plans based on their personal goals.
- Observed sweat testing on athletes and educated them on hydration protocols.
- Interpreted lab results for micronutrient deficiencies and educated athletes on repleting deficiencies through diet and supplementation.
Catering to You Associate
Ocean Medical Center
Brick, NJ
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with menu selections.
- Assembled meal trays based on specialized diets.
- Worked alongside the food and nutrition department to meet patients needs.
- Communicated with the RDN’s and nurses regarding patient needs and specific diets/restrictions.
Student Worker
Rutgers University Athletics
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Rutgers football sports dietitian to enhance athlete nutrition strategies.
- Facilitated fueling station operations.
- Guided athletes in selecting nutrient-dense meals and snacks to enhance performance and recovery.
- Developed educational materials to enhance athletes' performance and knowledge.
- Developed customized shake recipes to align with athletes' weight goals and nutritional requirements.
Private Practice Intern
Chandler Ray, RDN LLC
Bay Head, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Shadowed weight management counseling sessions with clients.
- Gained insight on how to work with clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and goals.
- Managed the practices social media pages and created educational handouts for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics Option
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2022
Skills
- Effective communication
- Empathetic support
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Organization
- Effective time management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nutrition Coaching
- Evidence Based Nutrition Education
- Sweat Testing
- Menu Planning
- Body Composition Testing
- Teamworks
- Canva
Certification
- Registered Dietitian September 2024 CDR ID: 86331329
- ServSafe Exp: September 2026
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association
Dietetic Internship Experience
- Food Service Dietetic Intern New Brunswick, NJ Saint Peters Hospital
- Gained hands on experience in large scale food production, inventory management, and HACCP food safety protocols.
- Supported therapeutic menu planning, patient tray accuracy, and quality improvements initiatives in a clinical setting.
- Designed and executed a theme meal to be sold in the hospital cafeteria
- Clinical Dietetic Intern Morristown, NJ Morristown Medical Center
- Provided medical nutrition therapy across a variety of units including oncology, GI, renal, cardiac, and ICU.
- Worked with pediatric and geriatric populations to conduct nutrition assessments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Conducted nutrition assessments on both pediatric and geriatric populations, and adapted nutrition interventions to meet age specific needs.
- Assessed and monitored enteral and parenteral tube feeding regimens to ensure adequate nutrition support.
Leadership Experience
- Nutrition Club: Newsletter Committee Chair New Brunswick, NJ Rutgers University September 2021-May 2022
- Created and posted monthly nutrition based handouts around campus for students to read and gain useful information from.
- Collaborated weekly with an executive board to gather relevant nutrition tips that cater to college students.
- Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity: Standards Board New Brunswick, NJ Rutgers University September 2019-May 2022
- Worked on the executive board and collaborated with a team to help resolve conflicts within the chapter.
Timeline
Sports Nutrition Operations Assistant
Rutgers University- Football
11.2025 - Current
Oikos Sports Nutrition Program- RD Intern
Amy Goodson Sports Nutrition Playbook
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
MNT Associates
01.2025 - Current
Private Practice Counseling Fellow
All Access Dietitians
11.2024 - 12.2025
Performance Nutrition Intern
New York Jets
04.2024 - 07.2024
Catering to You Associate
Ocean Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Student Worker
Rutgers University Athletics
09.2021 - 05.2022
Private Practice Intern
Chandler Ray, RDN LLC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics Option
Rutgers University
Master of Science - Nutrition
Saint Elizabeth University