EDUCATION Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ School of Environmental & Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Sciences: concentration Dietetics, May 2012
HONORS Deans List School of Arts & Sciences Spring 2008 Awarded Cook Education Assistance Grant - 2011-2012
INTERNSHIP Dietetic Intern Sodexo Distance Program October 2013- June 27 2014 Completed comprehensive rotations at Aventura Hospital & Medical Center, including 10 weeks of clinical rotations, 5 weeks of foodservice management, and 2 weeks of diabetes outpatient counseling. Developed and presented community nutrition classes to children, adults, and seniors for 5 weeks.
WORK EXPERIENCE Dietetic Technician - Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook, NJ September 2011- August 2013 Corrected patient menu selections to meet diet order prescriptions Prepared tally sheets for tray line service Editor for monthly Health & Nutrition educational materials for cafeteria customers Trained new employees on safe food handling procedures and food preparation
Lead Fitness Coach- The Club at Woodbridge, Woodbridge, NJ January 2010-May 2010 Accomplished a 100% membership retention rate Devised Exercise and Healthy Eating Plans for members Created motivating atmosphere amongst coaches and members
Samsung Field Representative - Creative Channel Services, Paramus, NJ June 2010-August 2010 Facilitated product information sessions Marketed SMART TVs to a vast target audience and surveyed consumer opinions Achieved a 97% consumer satisfaction rate on marketing research surveys
CERTIFICATIONS Registered Dietitian August 2014 SERVSAFE April 2010-April 2015 Emergency Medical Technician July 2006-Present Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification July 2006-Present
ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE Emergency Medical Technician, River Edge Volunteer Ambulance Corp June 2006-August 2013 Membership Committee Chairman, 2013 Fundraising Committee Chairman, 2012
Nutrition Advocate, Rutgers Health Outreach Promotion Education September 2008-May 2012 Program Editing Committee Chairman, 2011 Spearheaded the student meal plan review program
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2008 Present Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group 2012 2014