JENNIFER NICOLE RIVERA

Jennifer.5836.rivera@gmail.com Washington D.C.

EDUCATION
B.S. Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics | Texas Tech University August 2015 – May 2020
Dietetic Intern | The University of Maryland August 2020 – Present
RESEARCH
Community Nutrition Undergraduate Research | Texas Tech University August 2019 – January 2020
o Poster presentation
o 2020 Annual TTU Undergraduate Research Conference and 2020 TAND Annual Conference and Exhibition
o Abstract titled “BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN: A PILOT STUDY”
o Composed literature review, captured data, and organized nutrition education lessons for local audiences

WORK EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Service Aide | South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital August 2019 – April 2020
o Delivered patient’s food trays in a polite, timely, and efficient manner
o Formulated tally sheets for cooks and menus to be passed out to patients for the following day
o Maintained proper sanitation of the kitchen, dishwashing area, delivery carts, equipment, and tableware

Summer Camp Counselor | BodyWorks Gym May 2018 – August 2019

o Set up food for all campers while distributing and monitoring meals for those with food allergies
o Guided group activities by creating, coaching and participating with the campers
o Monitored the safety of all participants in and around the pool according to the safety standards of the gym

Medical Administrative Assistant | Texas Pain Management June 2015 – August 2019
o Collaborated with doctors and nurses to help with scheduling of appointments and ordering supplies
o Adhered to strict HIPPA guidelines at all times according to company policy

ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity August 2015 – May 2019
o “Think Pink” Committee
o Homecoming Committee
o Lubbock Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Group August 2019 – present

Texas Tech Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics September 2019 – May 2020
o Hospitality Chair: September 2019 – May 2020
o Administrative Committee: fall 2018 – spring 2019
o Gold Member Status: spring 2018 – spring 2020

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics October 2018 – present

Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics October 2018 – May 2020

Texas Tech Sports Nutrition Intern January 2018 – May 2018

o Assisted the sports dietitians in maintaining a division I sports nutrition program

CERTIFICATIONS
o The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program Certification September 2019
o Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED May 2018
o First Aid May 2018
o ServSafe April 2017