Paid Experience
Dietary Aide, June 2012-present
Enloe Medical Center
- Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions based on individualized patient needs.
- Communicate with other hospital staff regarding patient needs
Community Nutrition Assistant II, August 2010-August 2012
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion, CSU, Chico Research Foundation
- Performed general administrative tasks such as timesheets, purchase orders, reimbursements, written and oral communication between staff and vendors
- Coordinated with 14 program managers on compiling a Harvest of the Month booklist
Volunteer Experience
Nutrition Public Policy Intern, August 2011-May 2012
Nutrition and Food Sciences Department, CSU, Chico
- Gained and utilized knowledge in public policy in the dietetics field
- Performed community outreach event and presented a MyPlate lesson to the Butte County Library
- Researched a nutrition-related bill and presented to local legislators
Nutrition Counseling Intern, Jan. 2012-May 2012
Nutrition and Food Science Department, CSU, Chico
- Conducted role play activities applying motivational interviewing techniques
- Gained additional knowledge in counseling skills, and shadowed nutrition counselors
Volunteer, Jan. 2010-May 2010
Definitive Care Unit, Enloe Medical Center
- Assisted nursing staff with various tasks
Secretary, Spring 2011
Nutrition and Food Science Association, CSU, Chico
Student Health Advisory Council Liaison, Fall 2011
Nutrition and Food Science Association, CSU, Chico
Chico State Preview Day, Oct. 2011
California State University, Chico
- Along with the chair of the nutrition department, we met with prospective CSU, Chico nutrition students and spoke with them about our program and my experiences within the program
