Christine G.

Varela
W7955 Creek Road, Lot 696, Delavan, WI 53115 | 262-374-1449 | varelac6486@my.uwstout.edu
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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics GPA 3.08

CERTIFICATIONS:
• SERV safe certification, valid through February 2021

DIETETIC-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Dietary Associate, Morrison Healthcare, Atlanta, GA (Jan 2020 to Present)

• Work as Dietary Associate at Mayo Clinic Health System-Menomonie, WI
• Entered accurate diet orders and discharges into diet office software system and
communicated changes to tray service area.
• Assisted patients with meal orders by providing basic nutrition education.
• Calculate nutritional intakes established by Dietician for specific diets related to
conditions such as diabetes, renal, cardiovascular, and liquids.
• Quickly adapted to change in foodservice software using the CBORD system.
• Trained to cook meals for patients and cafeteria service.
• Able to work under high pressure during patient and customer peak hours.

Intern, The Kidney RD, Columbia, MD (July 2020-Present)

• Translate games such as crossword puzzles, bingo, and wordsearches in
Spanish.
• Conduct research for registered dieticians to be used for professional
presentation. Provide support to Registered Dietician for informative content
used on website to educate and inform renal patients and families.

Nutrition Educator, Boys and Girls Club, Menomonie, WI (Sep 2018- May 2019)
• Provide basic nutrition education to children from grades 1-5.
• Wrote and presented age appropriate nutrition related curriculum.
• Provided a variety of new and nutritious snacks to increase knowledge of
healthy choices.

WIC Intern, Walworth County Public Health, Elkhorn, WI (June 2018-Aug 2018)
• Conducted a grocery store tour for 2 clients and developed nutrition education
material.
• Developed creative, age appropriate educational games for children.
• Participated in community meetings and events such as the Dairy Farm
Breakfast, Suicide Prevention Committee, etc.
 • Observed multiple counseling sessions and assisted in evaluating patient’s
weight as part of nutrition assessment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Student Manger, University Dining Services, Menomonie, WI (Oct 2018–Dec 2019)

• Observed multiple counseling sessions and assisted in evaluating patient’s
weight as part of nutrition assessment.
• Managed foodservice operation and supervised student workers.
• Led training and performed evaluation for new student employees
• Ensured adequate staffing at all times for all shifts.
• Schedule workers for special meal events, such as holidays and dinner events
• Attended and participated in weekly student manager meetings.

Kitchen Assistant, Camp WeHaKee- Winter, WI (June 2017–Aug 2017)

• Set up daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Assisted cooks with food preparations for 150 campers and staff.

Food Service Worker, University Dining Service, Menomonie, WI (Jan 2016–Oct

2018)
• Operated and trained in multiple stations including c-store, floor runner, cashier,
dishwasher, food prep, and cook’s assistant.
• As needed, translated Spanish for a Hispanic worker.
• Properly managed and rotated inventory by following “First in, First Out”
standards.
• Learned to operate kitchen equipment with a focus on safety and sanitation.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
• Member, Stout Student Dietetic Association (Sept 2015–May 2017)
• Treasure, Spanish Club (Jan 2018-May 2019)