MARIEL MARTINEZ

8818 Travis Hills Drive, Apt 1232 mariel.martinez464@gmail.com

Austin, Texas 78735 956-792-2017

EDUCATION

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics in Human Sciences May 2019
o Concentration: Registered Dietitian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WIC Nutritionist - Austin Public Health September 2019-Current
Austin, Texas

 Deliver individualized nutrition and breastfeeding counseling by practicing motivational interviewing

 Perform health history questionnaires, prescribe supplemental food packages
 Approve food packages and prescriptions based on appropriate health care provider’s documentation
 Screen client’s height and weight, and preform hematological tests, following analyzing growth charts of women, infant and
children
 Screen for up-to-date immunization status and refer participants to community resources based on current needs
 Review and approve proof of identification, residency and income to determine eligibility
 Provided input and guidance to certain operations during COVID-19 clinic changes
 Develop relationships while providing nutrition education, work in a fast paced environment, ability to communicate effectively
with co-workers in order to satisfy the participants needs
 Create a positive and healthy environment in the clinic
 Ability to interact and communicate with individuals from diverse cultures, outside partnerships and groups within the
community

Operations Manager- SFASU Campus Recreation Center August 2018-July 2019

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Provided exceptional customer service by assisting 150+ patrons each shift with facility inquiries, POS
transactions/reconciliation, first aid, fitness equipment, as well as interviewing 50+ job applicants, screened resumes, enforced
safety policies, analyzed risk management and supervised floor grounds of 10+ employees
 Compliance: enforced policies and regulations based upon safety and confidentiality of the university, such as prohibiting
students’ access to the gym from inactive accounts or a known track record of disturbance. Worked effectively in a fast paced
environment at the welcome desk for POS sales, guests, tour guides, and tending to first aid calls
 Co-Manager of Facilities Morale & Welfare Committee: created a positive and encouraging work environment by building staff
rapport, planned team building and bonding activities for monthly meetings
Fitness Assistant- SFASU Campus Recreation Center January 2017-December 2018
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Responsible for the supervision of the weight room floor, fitness floor by utilizing risk management, customer service and
preventative maintenance of equipment
 Established a safe fitness floor for 150+ active members and guests, by engaging in CPR drills, first aid calls, and teamwork
ability to successfully monitor the safety of patrons. Approached patrons in a professional customer service manner by
enforcing proper exercise attire
 Assisted guests with workouts by spotting assistance, fitness knowledge and encouragement

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of Texas Performance Nutrition Internship- Football October 2019- February 2020
Austin, Texas

 Delivered various snacks to player meeting rooms, with an eye for organization and neatness
 Assisted the team by handing out pre/post-practice snacks and hydration fluids
 Prepped special meals for the week, prioritize expiration dates, as well as, distributing personalized vitamins to the player trays,
per the dietitian’s order
 Assisted with organizing and cleaning the fuel station, appliances and stock room

President: Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics August 2018-May 2019

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Lead meetings and events for 20+ members, while communicating effectively and delegating tasks to officers
 Generated, planned, and implemented fundraisers and collaborated with local organizations for the present and future of SAND
 Coordinated logistics for student annual conferences, while analyzing budgets
 Executed and managed nutrition education events such as, Farmer’s Market booths, “Fueling the Athlete” tabling, partnering
with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agency, Keep Nac Beautiful-Earth Day tabling, Healthy Nacogdoches Coalition-
“Healthy Halloween”, etc.

Vice President: Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics August 2017-May 2018
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Developed member volunteer logs for events and maintained hours for documentation
 Successfully contributed ideas and provided heavy support for nutrition education events and fundraisers
 Increased member commitment through meetings, social media, and word of mouth

Lifestyle Medicine Association: Co-Nutrition Manager August 2017-Decemember 2017

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 Managed team efforts in marketing, creating ideas and planning final dates for program launch
o Cooking Well With Diabetes- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agency Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
o Better Living for Texans Program- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agency
 Created workouts and healthy meals for participants through specific nutrition education topics
 Educated students and the community on health and fitness through presentations

Appleby Organic Community Farm January 2016-December 2017

Appleby, Texas

 Hands-on farm work, picked produce, educated on the process of organic farming
Valley Baptist Medical Center Volunteer Summers 2011-2015
Harlingen, Texas

 Front Desk Services- escorted visitors to patient’s rooms, delivered newspapers and flowers to patients. Assisted visitors and
customers with inquiries and directions
 Shadowed doctors- knee surgery and child births
 Food Service- distributed meals to patients

CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers; December 2018-December 2020
Responding to Emergencies, First Aid

ServSafe Food Handler Certified May 2019-May 2021

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics September 2017-Current

Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics September 2017-Current

Collegiate Sports Dietitians Association September 2018-Current