AVA ALLAN

7200 Saranac Street, San Diego, CA 92115 ♦ (949) 339-9857 ♦ avaallan3@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Didactic Program in Dietetics: 2019
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
DPD Portfolio: https://avaallannutrtion.weebly.com

Bachelor of Science: Nutrition, 2019

San Diego State University - San Diego, CA

Associate of Science: Nutrition, 2017

San Diego Mesa College - San Diego, CA

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Counseling Observations, Nutrition Education and Community Health at SDSU Fall 2018
• Observed three hours of one-on-one counseling at American Red Cross Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) on topics such as breastfeeding education and supplemental nutrition assistance.
• Led interactive group classes of up to fifteen parents and their three to five-year-old children on
“Healthy Desserts” and ensured participants’ understanding of material.
Volunteer, Urban Angels Nonprofit Organization, San Diego, CA Fall 2018
• Listened to and provided support while visiting with residents, serving meals, and assisting in dining
room cleanup.
• Cooperated with other volunteers to delegate jobs and ensure all tasks were accomplished before and
after the meal.
Student, Study Abroad Program: SDSU, Barcelona, Spain Summer 2018
• Learned health benefits of foods associated with a Mediterranean diet and for the prevention of chronic
diseases in authentic settings such as a winery, fishery, cheese factory, and wheat mill.
• Acquired hands-on experience preparing regional Spanish cuisines using sustainable ingredients
supervised by local food instructors.
Server, Red Lobster, La Mesa, CA 06/2015 to 10/2018
• Demonstrated genuine hospitality while establishing rapport with guests to ensure they felt cared for
throughout their meal.
• Orientated and trained new staff to become familiar with the menu and point-of-sale system.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate Naked Dog Bistro – Laguna Beach, CA 03/2014 to 08/2014
Sales Associate Panera Bread – Woodbury, MN 08/2012 to 08/2013

AFFILIATIONS
Member, 09/2018 to Current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Member, 01/2016 to Current Student Nutrition Organization – SDSU