Maritza Molina Phone: (310) 600-2965/E-mail: ms.maritzamolina84@yahoo.com

Online electronic portfolio: maritzamolinaofficial.weebly.comObjective: Seeking a comprehensive Dietetic Internship that will enable me to utilized my strong leadership skills, and be part of a diverse society that will allow me to successfully pursue my career as a future Registered Dietitian. Summary of Qualifications

Team Leadership/Coordinator Staff Training and Hospital Management Hospital Lead Technician Bilingual: English and Spanish

Business Owner Nutrition Counseling and 24-Hour Recalls Meal Planning and Macronutrient Modifications Fitness Program Developer and Trainer

Education: California State Polytechnic University- Pomona June 2016Bachelors of Science in Foods and Nutrition with Emphasis in Dietetics & Dietetico Program (Spanish based Dietetics Program) CPP GPA 3.45

Platt College, Alhambra, CA November 2015Veterinary Technician Alternative Route Program Registered Veterinary Technician Credential(California Veterinary Medical Board)

East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA July 2012 Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts GPA: 3.1

Work Experience: Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician, Pasadena Veterinary Specialists, Pasadena, CA July 2008-Present

Responsible for staff management, Veterinary Anesthesiologist and ICU technician; Phlebotomy: Blood diagnostics, IVC placements; Pharmacology: Filling prescriptions, drawing up control drugs; surgical prep and nursing. Inventory for entire practice, this includes basic hospital needs to surgical instruments and equipment.

Physical Exercise Trainer/Nutrition Educator, Hunter Fit Gym, South Gate CA January 2014-Present Fitness assessments and counseling, nutrition assessments, 24 hour recalls, nutrition counseling

developing meal plans. Modify food ingredients in recipes to account for specific macronutrient and caloric intake goals. Personal exercise trainer: Train clients on proper form weight lifting movements to achieve their personal

goals. Educate all clients on different exercise techniques and combinations.Nutritionist/Owner, Silver Spoon Elite Nutrition, Los Angeles, CA January 2015-Present

Nutrition assessment, 24 hour recalls, nutrition counseling, developing meal plans based on clients goal, 3 day sample menus catered specifically for clients.

Modify food ingredients in recipes to account for specific macronutrient and caloric intake goals Prepare example meal plans on healthier food options. Business management and accounting schematics have been gained while learning how to be a business

owner. **A portfolio of my capabilities is available upon request

Medical/Medicare Patient Coordinator/Customer Service, Choice Medical Supply, Inglewood, CA June

2005-2006 Worked with both patients and health care insurance providers to provide patients with medical supplies:

Respiratory, Living Aids, Healing, Nutritional, Stimulators, Testing and more Over the phone interviews with patients to find out health insurance coverage and needs Worked closely with doctors and nurses to provide the best equipment necessary for patients Medical billing, diagnosis coding

Internships/Volunteer:

Nutrition Counseling Intern, East Valley Community Health Clinic, Pomona CA February 2015-Present Assisted Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Joselyn Salas in providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition

counseling for patients of Pomona Clinic Responsible for meal planning, programing, macronutrient modifications based on patients specific

nutritional needsNutrition Intern Enquos, Huntington Hospital, Pasadena CA April 2014-October 2014

Worked with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nicole Fox in producing meal plans, menu development, recipe modifications according to specific diets and macronutrient parameters

Worked with an online food diary-logging database where I was responsible of imputing recipes details which included calculating total macronutrients of meals, cooking instructions, ingredients, details on cooking accessories.

Wrote recipes, researching and modifying recipes from popular online recipe websites based on macronutrient goals.

Workman High School Football Team, Volunteer September 2014- December 2014Nutrition Counseling and Meal Planning

Food and nutrition counseling for all football students: Nutrition education in class presentations, workshops, and activities, collected and monitored all students anthropometrics including BMI.

Deans Honor List/President List:Cal Poly Pomona, Several Quarters between October 2014- Present Activities and Interest: Cal Poly Pomona, Food Digest Writer Fall 2015-Present

Wrote about current global events related to food science, new upcoming food trends, scientific food articles or anything related to nutrition and health. Utilized WordPress database to create and publish online newsletter.

Cal Poly Pomona, FN Forum Kitchen Cook Fall 2013- Fall 2014

Worked with fellow classmates and kitchen manager on baking our yearly pumpkin bread that was sold at our annual Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival in large bulks. Volunteered at festival booth 2 years in a row.

Helped cook/prepare meals for our monthly Food and Nutrition student meetings. Cal Poly Pomona Field Service Class Activities: Children’s Montessori Center of Via Verde, Nutrition Counselor Spring 2014

Spearheaded fun nutritional learning activities encouraging children to stay on course for a healthy life. Taught students what healthy foods were in all 5 food groups, created coloring food activities, pin the right

food group activity and learning/interacting food games.Head Start Program Spring 2015

Over the phone nutrition education counseling for Spanish and English speaking mothers with children in need of nutritional attention. Assessed and interpreted growth charts for children and supplied nutrition information based on child’s needs.

Groups/Societies/Memberships: Phi Upsilon Omicron Honors Society CSUPomona May 2014-Present Food and Nutrition Forum CSUPomona Fall 2013-Present Food Digest Writer for CSUPomona Fall 2015- Present Member of Academy and Nutrition and Dietetics January 2016-Present

Special Skills: Languages: Fluent in SpanishSkills: Computer literate in Word, Excel, Power Point, Blogging, NexGen Patient Record Software, ESCHA, My Plate,

My Fitness Pal, Infinity, Mac products and software Certificates:

Servsafe Food Handler Manager Certificate 11/2014-Present American Heart Association 06/2015-06/2017 Ethylene Oxide Key Operator Certified 2006-Present Blood-borne Pathogen OSHA Certified OSHA 2006-2008 American Red Cross Association Certificate 2004-2006 Veterinary Technology Certificate December 2015