Cynthia Evelyn Ochoa

3231 Webster Ave | San Diego, CA 92113

cynthia.e.ochoa1@gmail.com | (619) 940-9300
Education
San Diego State University Expected May 2021
Bachelors of Science- Foods and Nutrition

San Diego Mesa College

Associate of Science- Nutrition August 2020

San Diego Mesa College

Associate of Arts- Kinesiology and Nutrition May 2019

Experiences
UCSD Moores Cancer Center- MIDAS Clinical Trial, San Diego, CA. June 2019 – June 2020
Research Volunteer
● Assessed compliance with clinical trial procedures at outpatient centers for patients with serious mental health illness
● Observed the outpatient centers foodservice operations of up to 50 patients
● Completed 24-hour food recalls with patients living with mental health illnesses
● Assisted the research dietitian with the translation of documents into Spanish for outpatient staff training purposes
● Led conversations with the facility cooks and managers regarding patient information and eating habits in Spanish
● Received Nutritional Dynamic System (NDS) software training for 24-hour food recall data entry

UCSD Moores Cancer Center- Healing Foods Program, San Diego, CA. March 2019 – Present
Volunteer
● Lead interactive lessons during snack cart distribution with up to 60 cancer patients in English and Spanish
● Develop nutrition resources in Spanish
● Translate nutrition-related conversations between the oncology dietitian and the patient up to 3 times per week in-person,
virtually, and via email
● Assist with nutrition seminars and food demonstrations event communication for patients via email and phone
● Assist the program Chef twice a week during food demonstrations serving up to 25 meals per demonstration
● Promote and encourage nutrition education and program to patients during their cancer journey in English and Spanish

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA. September 2013 – December 2014
Certified Phlebotomist Technician I
● Performed 30-45 routine blood draws daily as a certified phlebotomist technician and handled and processed blood samples
and body specimens as a lab processor in both inpatient and outpatient settings following policy and procedure
● Checked-in more than 80 veterans through the VISTA system daily for blood draw/specimen collection appointments
● Communicated with the interdisciplinary team regarding lab test status, laboratory orders, and specimen collection
● Researched test/client information to confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems
or a directory of services
● Conducted data entry and specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required
by test order and standard laboratory procedures
● Prepared specimens for outside testing to partner laboratories multiple times per day

SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego, CA.

Assistant Supervisor May 2009 – February 2014
● Supervised up to 30 employees per shift
● Trained and counseled employees while ensuring adherence to SEA guidelines
● Responsible for the opening and closing procedures, daily schedules, break coverage, and ensured that employees completed
assigned tasks on time

Honors and Awards

Dean’s List, San Diego State University Spring 2020
Dean’s List, San Diego Mesa College Spring 2017 – Fall 2018
Louise A. Broderick Scholarship, the San Diego Foundation Fall 2020
H. Donald Lynn Trust Scholarship, San Diego State University Aztec Scholarships Fall 2020

Certifications
UCSD NFPE workshop certificate September 2020
ServSafe Certified Expires 2024