NATALIA SARMIENTO

Bayside, NY | 646.841.7150 | fosforito126@gmail.com | LinkedIn

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Nutrition & Dietetics 01/01/2022
Queens College | Flushing, NY
GPA: 3.6 | Dean’s List Scholar, 2016 – 2021

EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician 06/2017 – Present
CVS Pharmacy | Bayside, NY
● Receive written prescription or refill requests, verify information is complete and accurate, and escalate any
concerns or discrepancies to superiors
● Maintain proper storage and security for a wide range of pharmaceutical drugs according to industry and
organizational standards
● Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in
current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages
● Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type professionally affix labels
● Collaborate with colleagues to clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment
● Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers while maintaining strict confidentiality and
compliance with HIPAA regulations
● Assist customers in-person or via phone to answer simple questions, locate items, and refer them to the
pharmacist for specific medication information
● Supported colleagues and customers during new procedures and processes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by clearly communicating and enforcing new workflows to ensure the safety of all customers

Restaurant Supervisor 10/ 2014 – 06/2017

El Rincón de la Vieja | Flushing, NY
● Established and enforced nutritional standards for the dining establishment based on accepted industry
standards by regularly reviewing all menus and ingredients
● Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
● Oversaw food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation to ensure food was prepared
and presented in an acceptable manner
● Professionally investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations
and made amends with customers to earn their trust and loyalty
● Coordinated assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation
● Maintained strict regards following state and federal regulations related to sanitation and food subsidies

Cashier 01/2012 – 10/2014

The Bagel Club | Bayside, NY
● Prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and coffee using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures
● Processed 20 – 40 customer orders per day and computed bills using cash registers

VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer 12/2021 – Present
Golden Spoons, New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Queens, NY
● Support Emergency Department staff by welcoming patients and providing directional assistance to hospital
floors and departments and directly transporting patients, when necessary, to the correct location
Food Bank Volunteer 09/2021 – Present
City Harvest | Bayside, NY
● Engage in food bank activities, such as stocking fresh produce, breaking down product boxes, managing
participant lines, and ensuring high-quality services to the thousands of local citizens served
Volunteer 11/2021 – Present
New York Cares | Brooklyn, NY
● Collaborated with United Community Centers to engage in farming and harvesting activities alongside
professional farmers to maintain the community garden that distributes produce to the local community

CERTIFICATIONS
Quality Certificate, Food Protection 09/2014 – Present
New York Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

AFFILIATIONS
Long Island Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 10/2021 – Present
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 06/2021 – Present
Greater New York Dietetic Association 06/2021 – Present
Latinos & Hispanics in Dietetics & Nutrition 06/2021 – Present
The National Society of Leadership & Success 04/2021 – Present

SKILLS
Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Organization, Collaboration, Time
Management, Multitasking
Hard Skills: Customer Service, Patient Care, Prescription Management, Inventory Management, Team Building
Technical Skills: RxConnect, Microsoft Office Suite
Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)