Professional Profile
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Experience in acute-care, long-term care and sports nutrition
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Basic understanding of the Spanish language
Education
Master's of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Spring 2019
California State University, Long Beach
3.8 GPA
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Dietetic Intern Spring 2017
California State University, Long Beach ISPP
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Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, option in Dietetics; Spring 2016
Minor in Exercise Science
California State University, Chico, CA
3.7 GPA
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Work Experience
Registered Dietitian, Optimal RDN Solutions, September 2017-Present
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Conduct nutrition assessments for acute care and skilled nursing facilities
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Provide evidence-based nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive approach to healthcare
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Oversee foodservice staff and provide in-services to improve quality
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Registered Dietitian, HealthCare Services Group, April 2017-September 2017
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Conduct nutrition assessments for acute care and skilled nursing facilities
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Provide evidence-based nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive approach to healthcare
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Oversee foodservice staff and provide in-services to improve quality
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Dining Room Attendant, Sutter Dining Hall, Chico, CA - August 2015-May 2016
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Preparing food in large quantities for students
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Properly cooking various foods to correct temperatures
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Ensure cleanliness of stations and dining hall
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Presenting food in an appealing fashion
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Assisting students with food allergies and other intolerances
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Collaborating with staff and cooks on new food concepts
Sales Representative, Lucero Olive Oil, Corning, CA - August 2014 - January 2015
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Demonstrated healthy eating through cooking demonstrations
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Informed customers of the nutritional benefits of olive oil
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Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in a busy work environment
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Provided tastings of various products
Personal Trainer, My Fit Garage, Upland, CA - January 2013 - January 2014
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Consulted clients on nutrition and taught clients how to properly understand food labels
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Prepared various training plans and lead effective training sessions
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Helped clients meet life goals
Sales Representative, General Nutrition Center, Walnut, CA - July 2013 - December 2013
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Provided excellent customer service
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Consulted on products being sold
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Met sales quota
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Maintained proper inventory and managed register
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Properly stored products according to packaging
Accounting Assistant, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA - September 2012 - June 2013
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Demonstrated understanding of finances and learned how to properly manage finances
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Demonstrated proper understanding of Microsoft office
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Volunteer/Internship/Externship Experiences
LA Kings Exercise Physiology Internship, Los Angeles, CA August 2017
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Conducted exercise testing on LA Kings athletes
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Interpreted data regarding exercise testing
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Presented data regarding exercise to coaching staff to improve performance
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Undergraduate Research Internship, Chico State Campus, Chico, CA January 2014-Present
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Develop research instrument, collect data, analyze data and assist in the writing a research manuscript on the topic of dietary attitudes amongst college students
Sports Nutrition Internship, Chico State Campus, Chico, CA August 2014-May 2016
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Provide individual nutrition counseling to student athletes
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Develop and provide presentations on sports nutrition for a variety of athletic teams
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Provide guidance on how to balance sports, school and health
Physical Activity Promoter, CNAP (Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion), Chico, CA, January 2014-December 2014
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Promoted healthy eating and physical activity in K-6 schools around the North State
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Collaborated with various members to develop physical activity plans for children
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Provided assistance for children with disabilities
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Volunteer, Fontana, CA, Summer 2014, Winter 2014, Summer 2015
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Shadowed multiple dietitians in a variety of settings
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Monitored various foods according to HACCP and ServSafe requirements
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Assisted dietitians in developing menus and nutrition education materials for the hospital
Certifications/Memberships
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Member
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ServSafe Certified
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) Certified
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Certified First Aid & CPR