Amanda Cravinho

San Diego, CA

Amanda@embodyphysicaltherapy.com

503-319-3998

QUALIFICATIONS
Diligent, reliable and well-rounded professional with 11+ years of work experience ranging from food
service to private practice and clinical settings
Practice in nutrition education, HIPPA compliance, bedside manner, conflict resolution, training staff and
multi-tasking in a highly stressful environment as a team leader
NUTRITION RELATED EXPERIENCE
PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER
August 2015 Present
Volunteer
Assist Food and Nutrition services with operational organization and quality reports
Perform patient rounding to follow up on inpatient diets and satisfaction
UCSD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
December 2014 Present
Intern Retail Program
Program development and implementation of the Eat Well to Work Well initiative, a program
designed to partner restaurants and hotels to provide healthy meal options to low income workers
Provide nutrition education and physical activity promotion to low income communities
SDSU - SCHOOL of EXERCISE & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
August 2012 Present
Clinical Study Coordinator - Project: Randomized clinical control trial on the impact of agave nectar on
glucose response and satiety in healthy young adults
Developed study, recruited participants, collected blood serum and currently conduct data analysis
SDSU - SCHOOL of EXERCISE & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
August 2014 Present
Clinical Research Assistant - Project: Randomized clinical control trial on the impact of high fiber snacks on
childrens appetite, adiposity and glucose regulation
Interview subjects for food recall, collect blood serum by finger prick and perform screenings
SDSU - SCHOOL of EXERCISE & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
August 2012 August 2014
Clinical Research Assistant - Project: Bone mineral density and dried fruit consumption, a 1 year randomized
control clinical trial
Recruited participants, coordinated subject screenings and conducted nutritionally-based interviews
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Embody Physical Therapy and Yoga
January 2013 Present
Office Manager/Marketing Director
Manage all front office operations including hiring/training employees, coordinating volunteers and
patient relations
Educate patients on plan of care and emphasize proper nutrition during healing
Market to local hospitals/doctor offices/sports facilities to establish client relations and through social
media to promote company brand
Implement new programs and procedures to allow for more efficiency and productivity
Build clientele and innovate company culture
Infectious Disease Consultants, Dr. Howard Miller, Scripps La Jolla
Patient Coordinator
Educate patients on wellness infusions and schedule patient appointments
Coordinate patient care for critically ill patients with hospital case managers
Manage front office operations

July 2010 Nov 2011

Amanda Cravinho
San Diego, CA

Amanda@embodyphysicaltherapy.com

503-319-3998

Psycare, Inc
November 2009 July 2010
Medical Front Office
Assist incoming patients and evaluate intake of new clientele
Coordinate therapist schedules and initiation of prescription refills with pharmacy
Verify patients records are within compliance of medical standards
Assist doctors with patient non-compliance and continued patient satisfaction
Olive Garden
August 2007 Nov 2009
Server
Thorough knowledge of restaurant systems, food safety and quality control procedures
Provided excellent customer service by collaborating with team members to be attentive to guests
Provided knowledge of menu and wines, took accurate orders and entertained guests
Haydens Lakefront Grill
August 2004 August 2007
Lead Hostess & Banquet Server
Ran front of house operations and assisted set up of large events
Greeted guests, answered phones, delegated tasks, trained new employees, scheduled and mapped out
reservations
Plated and ran food, prepped salad/cold food items and monitored holding temps
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SDSU - SCHOOL of EXERCISE & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Teachers Assistant Advanced Nutrition (NUTR 302)
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Member of Deans List
Consistent 25 hour work week while taking full course load
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Minor in Business Administration
Member of Deans List
Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Consistent 30 hour work week while taking full course load

Fall 2015

December 2015 (Expected)

Cumulative GPA 3.88

March 2010
Cumulative GPA 3.5

PUBLICATIONS
D. Metti, P. Shamloufard, A. Cravinho, P. Delgado Cuenca, M. Kern, B. Arjmandi, and S. Hooshmand.
Effects of low dose dried plum (50 g) on bone mineral density and bone biomarkers in older
postmenopausal women. (FASEB J., 2015)
D. Metti, Ortiz, A. Cravinho, Y. Vereda, S. Garcia, Z. Clayton, M. Kern, B.H. Arjmandi, and S. Hooshmand.
The effectiveness of daily consumption of 50 g dried plum on improving indices of bone turnover in
osteopenic postmenopausal women. (FASEB J., 2014)
Cravinho, A., Hammon, M., Rieger, K., & Kern, M. (2015). Acute Ingestsive Effects of Agave Nectar
Versus Sucrose in Healthy Young Adults. The FASEB Journal, 29 (1 Supplement), 596-17.