Leana Abu-Sneineh, MSRD

Tracy, CA 95304 | (209) 278-5038 | labusneineh@gmail.com | labusneineh.wixsite.com/eportfolio

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Nutrition Science Graduation Date: Nov 2021
California State University, Long Beach
Cumulative GPA: 4.00

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Nutrition with Honors Graduation Date: June 2018
Minors: Psychology
University of California, Davis
Cumulative GPA: 3.66

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Dietitian, Registered (RD)

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Software: Microsoft Office, ESHA: Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, SPSS, Adobe
Certifications: ServSafeTM CA Food Handler, Food Protection Manager, CPR/AED
Other skills: Organization, Nutrition Care Process. Team player, Detail-oriented, Interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Tracy Unified School District Sep 2018-May 2019, 2022-Present
- Substitute taught for K-12 in a large school district
- Held a 2-month assignment for an 8th grade physical science class and a 3-month assignment for classes in
Agricultural Chemistry, Veterinary Science, and Forestry and Wildlife
- Engaged students by creating lessons and lab stations that accommodated each student’s unique learning
styles – hands on, visual, and auditory

Dietetic Intern, California State University, Long Beach Aug 2020-Oct

2021
- Excelled in rotations with high remarks in food service management, clinical nutrition, and community
nutrition
- Demonstrated and conducted the Nutrition Care Process for patients in a 400-bed hospital
- Effectively used evidence-based research to provide nutrition-related recommendations
- Completed specialty rotations in disordered eating (bariatrics), school foodservice, nutrition education,
pediatrics, and outpatient services

Graduate Assistant, Family & Consumer Sciences, Long Beach, CA Aug 2019-May 2020
- Assisted CSULB Dietetic Internship program director with various duties for Interns, including sending
reminder emails of pertinent events
- Contributed to manuscript on Obesity
- Prepared presentation on Mindful Eating and Obesity for CANDAC 2020 (Canceled event due to COVID-
19)

Counselor/Diet Technician, Center for Discovery, Danville, CA Jul 2018 – Apr

2019
- Contributed to the well-being of all clients by serving as a positive role model, demonstrating
communication and positive behavior in a professional, warm and caring manner
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education and life
skills
- Purchased all grocery items for facility, considering cost, special diets, and food safety
 - Assisted clients with developing meal plans to meet their caloric needs, enforcing dietary program and
advising clients appropriately on food choices

Server, Olive Garden, Tracy, CA Jun 2018-Nov 2018

- Served guests in a fast-paced environment while creating an optimal dining experience for each guest
- Assisted other servers during peak times and ensured all customer’s drinks, soups, etc. were refilled
- Ensured cleanliness of the dining area for an attractive restaurant, and kitchen areas for food hygiene and
safety

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Nutrition, Steinberg Lab, Davis, CA Jun 2017 – Jun
2018
- Contributed to doctoral candidate’s research on differences in blood sugar with different grape varietals
- Developed health education materials for Mediterranean Diet study
- Recruited volunteers for the study, including administering phone screening
- Examined dietary recall food records using ESHA food processor in a detail-oriented manner

Nutrition Intern, RIVER: Recognizing Illnesses Very Early & Responding, Davis, CA Apr 2017 – Jun
2018
- Trained by Registered Dietitians to implement nutrition consultation services to underserved communities
- Constructed education materials and influenced impactful ideas for the annual health symposium.
Contributed to a booth on the effects stress can have on eating patterns
- Produced and organized weekly nutrition lessons to 10-15 elementary school students
- Resolved problems concerning health and food insecurity in communities and on campus

Food Service Worker, UC Davis Dining Services Oct 2016 – Jun 2018
- Maintained a neat and tidy environment while preparing and serving food, following food safety procedures
- Worked efficiently independently and with a team while performing multiple tasks, ensuring quick service,
and delivering excellent customer service
- Trained and managed new staff workers in food preparation with superior communication skills

Event Coordinator, Student Nutrition Association, UC Davis Jan 2016 – Jun 2018
- Arranged all logistics for each event and trained new board members
- Implemented a quarterly project feed event in which members make and distribute packed lunches to
homeless
- Tabled at various health fairs on campus to outreach and recruit and provide basic nutrition education
- Facilitated nutrition education and cooking demos to 5-10 women at a time in a woman’s homeless shelter

Volunteer, Fruit & Veggie Up!, Davis, CA Sep 2017-Mar 2018

- Distributed free produce donated from farms and grocery stores to students to increase the fresh produce
consumption of college students.
- Provided recommendations for recipes and descriptions of how to cook produce that students were unsure of
- Encouraged students to apply for Calfresh to receive federal aid for food items

Student Volunteer, Health Post Project, Davis, CA & Macchapucchre, Nepal Sep 2017 – Jan 2018
- Prepared for 16 day Nepal trip, including reaching out to Nepal community and learning the culture
- Cooperated with the community in the rural village of Macchapucchre to enhance a local Health Post’s
design, improve waste management, and increase effectiveness of health education materials
- Learned how to effectively work on a team of 10 to generate solutions to problems; developed critical
thinking and analytical skills

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Clinical Nutrition Intern, UCDMC Burn Unit Nutrition Apr 2017 –
Sep 2017
- Collaborated with nurses to serve therapeutic meals and care for patients to improve their burn injuries in the
Burn ICU of 12 beds, following safety protocol
- Served each patients’ needs, including collecting their diet orders, accommodating preferences, and
encouraging meals
- Educating patients on the importance of nutrition in healing their burn injuries
- Organized and maintained the unit, including stocking with products, following FIFO, and noting down
inventory