Dominga Cuevas

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EDUCATION
San Diego State University

August 2008-May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

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WORK EXPERIENCE
San Diego State Univeristy Research Foundation WIC
Degreed Nutritionist

San Diego, CA
November 2014-Present

Community nutrition counseling focusing on pregnant women, children & infants.

Teach nutrition education topics on baby behavior, breastfeeding & postpartum women.
Support and encourage breastfeeding for lactating mothers.
Nutrition assessment & diet recommendations.
Responsible for office monthly outreach & outreach supplies.
Nutrition Service Assistant
September 2014-November 2014

Determined WIC program eligibility through applicant screening, enrollment appointments and
certifications.
Documented participant information on WIC MIS and scheduled appointments based on individual nutrition
education plans.
Issued appropriate number of checks.
Recorded and took participants height, weight and hemoglobin levels.
Taught and provided orientation information including WIC services and benefits offered, voucher usage
and rights and responsibilities as a participant.

San Diego State University Library

Student Assistant

San Diego,CA
October 2010-May 2014

Assisted patrons, processed and re-shelved periodicals, microfiche and microform as needed.
Inspected and added paper to machines, faxed, printed posters and documents.
Kept records of daily activity in the office.
Performed administrative and clerical type work.

AWARDS
SDSU Research Foundation WIC Program Rookie of the Year 2016
New Employee Breastfeeding Handbook Certificate of Completion 2016
Feeding America Lemonade Award 2013