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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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