Leana Abusneineh

Tracy, CA 95304 | (510) 673-7184 | labusneineh@ucdavis.edu | labusneineh.wixsite.com/eportfolio

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Nutrition Graduation Date: June 2018
Minors: Psychology
University of California, Davis
Cumulative GPA: 3.69

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Software: Microsoft Office, ESHA: Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, SPSS, Adobe
Certifications: ServSafeTM CA Food Handler, Food Protection Manager, HIPAA, CITI (Biomedical Research)

EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Nutrition, Steinberg Lab, Davis, CA Jun 2017 - Present
- Contributed to doctoral candidate’s research on differences in blood sugar with different grape varietals
- Developed health education materials for Mediterranean Diet study
- Portioned and weighed food intake specific to study subjects
- Examined dietary recall food records using ESHA food processor in a detail-oriented manner

Nutrition Intern, RIVER: Recognizing Illnesses Very Early & Responding, Davis, CA Apr 2017 – Present
- Trained by Registered Dietitians to implement nutrition consultation services to underserved communities
- Constructed education materials and influenced impactful ideas for the annual health symposium. Contributed to a
booth on the effects stress can have on eating patterns
- Produced and organized weekly nutrition lessons to 10-15 elementary school students
- Resolved problems concerning health and food insecurity in communities and on campus

Food Service Worker, UC Davis Dining Services Oct 2016 – Present

- Maintained a neat and tidy environment while preparing and serving food, following standard food safety procedures
- Worked efficiently independently and with a team while performing multiple tasks, ensuring quick service, and
delivering excellent customer service
- Trained and managed new staff workers in food preparation with superior communication skills

Event Coordinator, Student Nutrition Association, UC Davis Jan 2016 – Present

- Arranged all logistics for each event and trained new board members
- Tabled at various health fairs on campus to outreach and recruit and provide basic nutrition education
- Facilitated nutrition education and cooking demos to 5-10 women at a time in a woman’s homeless shelter

Student Volunteer, Health Post Project, Davis, CA & Macchapucchre, Nepal Sep 2017 – Jan 2018
- Prepared for 16 day Nepal trip, including reaching out to Nepal community and learning the culture and language
- Cooperated with the community in the rural village of Macchapucchre to enhance a local Health Post’s design,
improve waste management, and increase effectiveness of health education materials
- Learned how to effectively work on a team of 10 to generate solutions to problems; developed critical thinking and
analytical skills

Clinical Nutrition Intern, UCDMC Burn Unit Nutrition Apr 2017 – Sep 2017
- Collaborated with nurses to serve high calorie, high protein meals and care for patients to improve their burn injuries
in the Burn ICU of 12 beds, following safety protocol
- Served every patients’ needs, which included taking their diet orders and encouraging meals
- Educating patients on the importance of nutrition in healing their burn injuries
- Organized and maintained the unit, including stocking shelves and noting down inventory

HONORS & AWARDS

UC Davis Silver Community Service Award: 2017-2018
UC Davis Dean’s Honors List: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Winter 2018
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