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
Dietetic Intern Spring 2017
California State University, Long Beach ISPP
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
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
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
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
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
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