Maria Isabel Rodriguez

11878 Vanport ave Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342

Phone: (818) 792-0714 E-Mail: Mrodr577@gmail.com

Experience

Northeast Valley Health Corporation: WIC Program Nutrition Assistant II (Sylmar, CA) 11/2016- Present
Provide WIC orientation for new participants.
Screen participants at the front desk.
Assess for income and address.
Issue WIC food instruments.
Take anthropometric measurements of participants for further evaluation.
Provide nutrition counseling for pregnant/ nursing women, infants and children.
Teach group nutrition related topics for WIC participants.

Morrison Health Care- Diet Clerk (Sylmar, CA) 7/2015-11/2016

Prepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for inpatients at Olive
View Medical Center.
Examine incoming orders and menus received from hostess and tally portions and modified diets.
Tally master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements for each meal.
Calculate diet requirements based on standards established by UCLA- Olive View Medical Center.
Answer telephone and relay information to kitchen staff concerning meal changes, complaints, or
patient discharge.
Prepare formula and special nourishments for patients.

Subway Sandwiches- Shift Leader/ Cook (Sylmar, CA) 1/2008- 7/2015

Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.
Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
Prepared a variety of foods according to company policies and health/sanitation regulations.
Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and
presentation within goal times.
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.
Maintained a clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior,
parking lots, dumpster and sidewalk.
Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it a
smooth operation.

Kids N Fitness- Volunteer (Los Angeles, CA) 3/2015- 4/2015

Responsible for maintaining ingredient inventory in the kitchen.

Assisted in preparing the general menu for each week.
Assisted in presenting healthy snacks menu options to parents and children.
Assisted in directing support groups for at risk, obese and overweight children in close connection with
dietitian.
 Facilitated small-group workshops on preventive nutrition awareness.
Often called on to answer nutrition questions for parents.

St. Johns Well Child & Family Center- Volunteer (Compton, CA) 01/2015- 4/2015

Assisted in discussing nutrition needs for each patient in close coordination with clinic dietitian.
Presented menu options to patients that fit their prescribed diets.
Organized and carried out nutritional surveys for each patient.
Collected and analyzed nutritional information based on patient questionnaire.
Scheduled appointments.
Communicated effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Presented to community participants on nutrition related topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science June 2016

California State University, Los Angeles- Los Angeles, CA

Skills & Certifications

California State University, Los Angeles- Alternative Nutrition Certificate

ServSafe Certification

WIC Program- WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) Certificate

California State University, Los Angeles- Suicide Prevention Training

WIC program- WIC MISS/ Previously known as ISIS Training