ERICKA YIU

1323 Aulepe Street Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Cell: 808-428-9626 Email: erickayiu@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN), Dietetics, May 2016
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Overall GPA 3.92/4.0; DPD GPA 3.94/4.0
Deans List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2015

EXPERIENCE:

Sodexo Dietetic Intern, September 2016- Present

Honolulu, HI
Clinical Inpatient/Outpatient Nutrition
Food Service Management
Community Nutrition

Coach, March 2017 Present

Orange Theory Fitness Honolulu, HI
Conduct group fitness classes incorporating a variety of exercise modalities: rowers, TRX cables, BOSU balls, free
weights, medicine balls, kettle bells and body weight
Demonstrate and assist clients in executing exercises with proper form to avoid injury and maximize movement
patterns and efficiency
Assist clients in setting goals and monitor progress with weekly weigh-in's, body composition testing and food logs.

Customer Service Representative, September 2016- July 2017

The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HI
Responsible for taking calls and guiding patients through ordering food off an extensive room service menu
Assisted patients in making appropriate food choices within dietary restrictions

Student Assistant, April 2014 May 2016

Childrens Healthy Living Program (CHL) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
Work closely with the primary and co-investigators of a twenty-five million dollar, coordinated international
childhood obesity surveillance and prevention research and training grant
Coordinate the exchange of information, transcripts, official documents, evaluations and mentorship between 21
CHL Training Program students and CHL administration
Perform literature reviews, compile tables, produce graphs and create PowerPoints for CHL related projects
within projected timelines
Collaborated with CHL team members to author the Pacific Food Guide, a 163-page full-color eBook designed to
supplement the nutrition curriculum with information on Pacific foods
Co-authored an abstract and research article related to the nutrition curriculum and Pacific Food Guide

Nutrition Intern, March 2015 October 2015

The Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Castle Medical Center Kailua, HI
Assisted with monthly support groups and information sessions at the Wellness Center
Conducted anthropometric measurements and interpreted results
Worked independently to produce 35-page locally relevant food guide for post-operative gastric bypass patients
Shadowed bariatric dietitian and observed nutrition consultations with multidisciplinary team to enhance
understanding of motivational interviewing techniques

Nutrition Docent, August 2013 May 2014

Aina in Schools Program Kokua Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI
Coordinated with school staff and administration to deliver monthly nutrition lessons on eating close to the
source foods, nutrition labeling, portion size, satiety and energy balance
 Organized educational materials and supplies to deliver lessons to 30 fifth grade students at Waikiki Elementary
School
Employed safe food handling practices to prepare hands on activities and healthy snacks for students to sample

Nutritional Services Volunteer, December 2013 April 2015

Castle Medical Center Kailua, HI
Delivered meal trays for 160-bed medical facility in a time sensitive manner
Retrieved patient menus and entered into food service management software (CBORD), while reviewing for
compliance with individual diet specifications
Assisted patients in filling out personal menus when appropriate

Food Service Worker, January 2013 July 2014

Bowles Burritos Kailua, HI
Practiced compliance with local health and sanitation regulations and cleaned work areas, utensils, dishes and
silverware
Assembled burritos and other food items according to customers requests and supervisors instructions
Cashiered and calculated monetary tips at the conclusion of shifts

Nutrition Intern, January 2013 May 2013

Sodexo - University of Hawaii at Manoa Dining Services - Honolulu, HI
Supported the campus-wide Sodexo social media nutrition campaign with research and evidenced-based nutrition
related posts
Educated university students on how to build balanced meals and the importance of buying locally grown food
products
Planned and participated in various Sodexo marketing campaigns, such as the MyPlate Challenge to encourage
students to model the iconic MyPlate graphic, and the Sustainability Challenge to support food waste reduction
efforts

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
President, April 2015 Present
Food Science and Human Nutrition CouncilUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
Conduct meetings, organize and oversee group events and recruit new members
Spearhead the annual three-day fall retreat to build leadership and interpersonal skills of student-members
Serve as the student representative for the Dietetic Advisory Committee at UHM and the Hawaii Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics to strengthen mentoring between students and local professionals

Teaching Assistant (TA), August 2014 Present

FSHN 185 Introduction to Human Nutrition University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
Grade assignments and exams for 60 students within a period of 1 week to ensure timely feedback
Communicate with students and answer inquiries related to course material
Manage course website and coordinate weekly announcements and reminders

Student Ambassador, August 2013 Present

College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (CTAHR) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
Positively promote and represent CTAHR at college fairs and other CTAHR related events
Educate prospective students about CTAHRs various majors and facilitate campus tours
Planned and served as a group leader for the 2014 New Student Orientation and 2015 Welcome Back Ice Cream
Bash

CERTIFICATIONS:
ServSafe Food Protection Manager, October 2014 October 2019
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Courses:
Biomedical Research, April 2014 April 2017
Health Information Privacy and Security, April 2014 April 2017

MEMBERSHIPS:
 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2014 Present
Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2014 Present
Food Science & Human Nutrition Council, August 2013 Present

PUBLICATIONS & ABSTRACTS:

Fialkowski MK, Matanane L, Gibson WJ, Yiu E, Hollyer J, Kolasa K, Novotny R. A Pacific Food Guide from the Children's
Healthy Living Program. Nutr Today. In Press

Fialkowski MK, Gibson WJ, Yiu E, Banna J, Lin G, Stewart M, Novotny R. An Online Introductory Nutrition Course Adapted for
Hawaii and the Pacific. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) Conference. Pittsburgh, PA, July 25- July 28,
2015.

Yiu E, Gibson WJ, Dobbs J. How well do current select bakery products match NLEA food label servings? College of Tropical
Agriculture and Human Resource Research Symposium. University of Hawaii at Manoa, April 10, 2015.

Matanane L, Gibson WJ, Yiu E, Hollyer J, Fialkowski MK. US Affiliated Pacific Food Guide: A Childrens Healthy Living
Program Resource for Nutrition. Second Edition. August 2014. Available as a .pdf eBook at: http://tinyurl.com/PFG2ed