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_______________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION University of California, Davis Clinical Nutrition, B.S. GPA: 3.2 DPD GPA: 3.401
Expected Graduation Date: March 2014

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ELIZA WENDEL

Related Course Work:

All required DPD coursework, including biological and social sciences as well as metabolism, nutrition, foods, management, and community nutrition Accolades: Deans Honor List, Fall 2013; Recipient of awards from United Way California Capital Region/Health Education Council
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE The California Afterschool Network Davis, CA

Nutrition Policy Internship, July - August 2013 Reference: Bruno Marchesi: Afterschool Network Program Director (530) 400-5735 ! Represented Network at Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee conferences and Leadership meetings ! Developed a program analysis and nutrition assessment of the Afterschool Meal Program; results to be presented at the Networks next Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee conference ! Participated in webinars and created power point presentations for webinars on nutrition policy updates

Head Start/Early Head Start Woodland, CA

Food Service Management Internship, April - June 2013 Reference: Stephanie Gray: Nutrition Services Coordinator (916) 502-3179 ! Oversaw school kitchen staff to ensure implementation of HACCP food safety policies ! Observed children during, before, and after mealtimes to assess food management services and eating behaviors

Health Education Council Sacramento, CA

Community Nutrition Internship, March 2012 - March 2013 Reference: Cynthia Lopez: Fit Kids Program Coordinator (916) 556-3344 x124 ! Collaborated with team to launch Rethink Your Drink Campaign and Childrens Power Play! Campaign promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children and families ! Designed/supervised nutrition education and physical activity programs for youth in underserved, at-risk communities (Fit Kids) ! Recipient of award and commendations for exceptional leadership and commitment from United Way California Capital Region, Health Education Council (United Way Certified Partner Agency) and Fit Kids Program.

Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA

Clinical Nutrition Internship, May - August 2011 Reference: Jenny Mason, RD: Director, Nutrition and Foodservices (916) 453-4152 ! Used ESHA Food Processor software to research nutritional composition of food offerings in hospital cafeteria ! Designed a system for labeling nutritional content of cafeteria food offerings to encourage purchase of the most healthy options ! Shadowed Registered Dietitians during patient conferences; assisted RDs in developing specific diets based on patient diagnoses

Coverings Clothing San Obispo, CA

Sales Associate, July - December 2009 Reference: Andrea McMenamin: Manager (310) 310-4202 ! Maintained orderly store and assisted customers with purchasing decisions ! Provided sales assistance at large-scale, bi-annual warehouse sales

Karmaloop Clothing Retailer Boston, MA

Internship, June - July 2007 Reference: Dennis Todisco: Former Director of Lifestyle Marketing, current owner of Hand Over Fist ! Assisted director of Womens Merchandise online buying; strategized marketing campaigns and photo shoots for website

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Food Safety Certification (ServSafe) ACE Personal Training Certificate ! CPR/AED Certified ! Proficient in use of www.choosemyplate.gov (USDA) and ESHA Food Processor nutrition and fitness software for nutrition analyses ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Delta Gamma Sorority: member and Director of Apparel ! Service for Sight philanthropy volunteer ! Co-founder of Shirts off our Back: non-profit raising money for childrens charitable organizations ! National Charity League: mother/daughter non-profit committed to philanthropic work and cultural experiences
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LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES