Norma Patino

617 S 100 W Hyde Park, UT 84318 435-770-4804 (cell) norma.patino@aggiemail.usu.edu Education Utah State University, Logan, UT Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, May 2014 (expected graduation date) Business and Chemistry Minors 3.96 GPA Deans List (2 semesters) Dietetics Coordinated Program and Internship August 2012 to May 2014 Completed 1400+ hours of clinical, community, and foodservice internships. Developed a program to introduce new fruits and vegetables to students at Edith Bowen Elementary School. Created an iBook for USU Extension Food $ense members about vegetables, recipes, and cooking methods. Provided medical nutrition therapy at McKay-Dee Hospital, Logan Regional Hopsital, University of Utah Hospital and U of U Dialysis Center in Bountiful. Provided medical nutrition therapy to the residents of Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home. Gained skills regarding mother and infant nutrition while interning at WIC-Rosepark. Participated in a research study conducted at Bear River Charter School regarding fruit and vegetable consumption in children. Observed dietitians working as lactation specialists at Logan Regional Hospital, at WIC-Ogden, and with the USU Childcare program. Observed and gained foodservice managerial skills from different facilities: Logan Regional Hospital, Sunshine Terrace, Pioneer Valley Lodge, Edith Bowen Elementary School, and the USU Junction. Employment: Waitress, Cashier, Cook, Food Safety Manager (August 2006 to now) La Tormenta Mexican Food, Logan, UT ~30 hours/week Worked as a cashier, cook, and food safety manager and interacted with customers of the restaurant. Created the employee schedule and provided monthly meetings and trainings regarding food safety and service. Certified Nurse Assistant (May 2013-August 2013) Sunshine Terrace Foundation, Logan, UT ~25 hours/week Provided assistance with activities of daily living to elderly residents of Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home. Peer Mentor and Orientation Facilitator (December 2011 to May 2013) Utah State University New Student Orientation Office, Logan, UT ~20 hours/week Facilitated orientation and transition to college to incoming freshmen of Utah State University. Acted as a peer mentor for the students during their first year in college through e-mails and meetings. Scholarly Awards and Honors UAND Oustanding Dietetics Student in Coordinated Program Award, 2014 USU A-Pin Award, 2013 College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Scholar of the Year, 2013 John E. & Ruth M. Osguthorpe Scholarship Recipient, 2013 Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Recipient, 2013 Letter of Resolution by Utah State Universitys President Albrecht, 2013 Educational Opportunity Scholarship Recipient, 2009-2013 Skills: Fluent in Spanish and English, know some French Proficient in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Internet *References available upon request.