Melissa Tovarez

tovarez-melissa@aramark.com

Internship

Aramark Dietetic Internship

Dietetic Intern
- Developing and implementing a research project on menu health labels
- Assessing and treating patients with medical nutrition therapy
- Attending health fairs to promote health with various populations

Sept. 2014-Present

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

- Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
- Cumulative GPR: 3.28; DPD GPR: 3.21

Dec. 2013

Work

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Dec. 2013-Aug. 2014
Nutritionist I
- Counseled low income families on nutrition for pregnant women and children
- Approved specialized formulas for infants with medical conditions
- Assisted manager in overseeing staff and implementing daily tasks
Epicures Catering
Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013
Food Handler and Server
- Assembled and served food at onsite locations
- Assured appropriate food safety conditions
Timeout Deli
Feb. 2012-Aug. 2013
Cook and Cashier
- Prepared entrees, a la carte items, and smoothies for rec center members
- Performed cashier duties and assisted in bookkeeping
Isle at Watercrest, Assisted Living Center
Aug. 2011- Feb. 2012
Dietary Aide
- Prepped meal components for resident trays
- Adjusted meal plans for seniors with specific dietary needs

Experience

Leadership

Volunteer
Experience

Gluten Free Aggies

Secretary Officer
- Hosted dinners and other socials for gluten free aggies
- Composed meeting minutes from officer meetings
A&M Dietetic Internship Preparation Workshop
Marketing and Registration Committee Member
- Composed emails and spoke to classes to advertise event
- Registered onsite participants and handled cash and checks
Nutrition and Dietetics Association
Secretary Officer
- Planned fundraising and volunteering events for members
- Determined active membership through point system

Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013

June 2013-Sept. 2013

May 2012-May 2013

National Breakfast Month

Sept. 2013
Worked with campus dietitian to encourage students to consume breakfast
- Presented on the importance of breakfast to students living in a college dorm
St. Joseph Regional Health Center
Dec. 2012-Jan. 2013

Took weights and heights of bariatric patients at support group meetings

- Made informative handouts for bariatric patients
National Food Day Booth
Brazos Valley Food Bank
Healthy Senior Presentation
- Gave a health presentation at an assistant living center for seniors
Houston Food Bank

Oct. 2011; Oct. 2012

Sept. 2012; Oct. 2012
Aug. 2011
Dec. 2010