185 SW 7 Street Unit #2903 Miami, FL 33130 mcova002@gmail.

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Mariana Covarrubias

Florida International University Miami, Florida B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Clubs: Student Dietetic Association, student member of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics San Diego Mesa College San Diego, California A.S. in Nutrition Bilingual: English and Spanish (fluent, written, and conversational) CPR, AED, and First Aid certified for infant, child, and adult through American Red Cross

August 2014

May 2012

SKILLS____________________________________________________________________________________ JOB EXPERIENCE

Common Threads Miami, Florida January 2013 - Present Chef & Nutrition Instructor Educate children ages 9-14 (i.e. food groups, MyPlate portions, label reading, cooking skills, and food safety). Promoted cultural awareness by teaching children about the cuisine and culture of 10 different countries. South Beach Wine & Food Festival Miami, Florida February 2013 Culinary Associate Assist celebrity chefs with food prep work to provide service to hundreds of people attending events. Demonstrated team work by working with culinary team. Sodexo at Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, California June 2011 April 2012 Patient Service Attendant Help increase communication between foodservice staff and patients through daily patient interaction and conversation Demonstrated knowledge about modified diets, isolation precautions, and food safety. Provided punctual delivery and retrieval of patient food trays. Ensured high customer satisfaction. U.S. Census Bureau San Diego, California April 2010 June 2010 Enumerator Kept accurate records Responsible for the delivery and collection of the census forms in local areas Entrusted with confidential information regarding personal information of San Diego householders Coordinated with team members to work together to gain the confidence and cooperation of householders

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Florida International University Wellness Center Miami, Florida May 2013 - Present Nutrition Education Intern Create nutrition handouts for FIU students Help counsel students on nutrition education with R.D. supervision Participate in wellness activities throughout campus ( i.e. Breast Cancer Awareness & Healthy Recipe Demonstrations) Create menu plans & recipes Produce nutrition related content for social media (videos, blog posts, pictures) American Red Cross WIC San Diego, California January 2012 June 2012 WIC Nutrition Education Intern Assist the Registered Dietitian with on-going projects and duties related to Nutrition Education Projects. Created lesson plans for WIC participants with R.D. supervision.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, California July 2010 August 2012 Diabetes Education Volunteer Provide Diabetes Educators with clerical support Created patient education material related to Diabetes Management. Awards: Volunteer Award Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, California June 2011 September 2011 Health Information Ambassador Provided great service to patients who want/need more information during their stay at the hospital Assist patients with information regarding diagnosis, treatment, or recovery time Awards: Sharp Core Award *References and Career Portfolio available upon request*