Jennifer Choi

(480)-274-9064
Jmc6639@psu.edu

Permanent Address: Temporary Address:

160 Jonathan Dr. 1100 West Aaron Dr. APT B3
North Wales, PA 19454 State College, PA 16803

Experience
JUNE 2018 – AUGUST 2018

Advanced Field Experience – Upper Merion School District

 Worked with my preceptor to help create menus for all of the districts in the upcoming school year.
 Learned how to work on the USDA program for menu planning (PrimeroEdge).

FEBRUARY 2018 – PRESENT

Primanti Brothers, State College, PA - Server

 Learned how to work around college students in a fast-paced bar while keeping an uplifting attitude.
 Increased my interpersonal skills by communicating with families/college students and connecting with their experiences.

AUGUST 2017 – JANUARY 2018

Bar Bleu, State College, PA - Server

 Utilized team working skills by sharing side work.

 Understood when customers were uneasy with the backed-up/slow service.

MAY 2017 – DECEMBER 2017

Harvest Grille, North Wales, PA - Server

 Learned the importance of customizing foods to customers’ diets (dietary restrictions and allergies).
 Helped with team working skills by using the “Ten-foot rule” (anything within ten feet was to be my responsibility).

AUGUST 2016 - AUGUST 2017

Dante’s Inferno, State College, PA - Server

 Analyzed customers to know when they were ready to order and finished eating.
 Listened to the customers’ concerns and brought a manager to help the situation out.

APRIL 2016 - JANUARY 2017

Palermo’s Pizza, Blue Bell, PA - Bartender/Server

 Connected with customers with conversation/related stories.

 Created drinks for the entire restaurant and helped coworkers recommend alcoholic pairings to their customers.

SEPTEMBER 2015 - AUGUST 2017

The Y, Ambler, PA - Fitness Coach

 Overlooked the lifting and cardio area.

 Helped members with the correct form for exercises.
 Worked with children to customize a routine that worked for their age group.

SEPTEMBER 2012 - MARCH 2016

Ristorante Castello, Blue Bell, PA - Busser

 Gained skills to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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 Worked efficiently in tasks that required multiple steps.

Education
AUGUST 2012 – PRESENT

GPA: 2.89
The Pennsylvania University, State College, PA -Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition (Dietetics)
Aspiring student in the nutrition field that is passionate about health and fitness and is anticipating to graduate in 2019.

Relevant Courses:
Assessment of Nutritional Status, Community Nutrition, Introductory Principles of Nutrition, Science and Methods of Food
Preparation, Disseminating Nutrition Information, Hospitality Management, Exercise Sports Nutrition, Advanced Field Experience

Academic Experiences:
Assessment of Nutritional Status – Anthropometrics Lab
 Learned how to take correct measurements via skinfold calipers and measuring tape.

Community Nutrition – YMCA Backpack Program

 Packed weekend food bags for children in families that were lower-income.
 Worked as a team to create an assembly line for backpack packing.

Science and Methods of Food Preparation – Recipe Modification Project

 Modified a recipe available for vegan diets.
 Collaborated with a team to edit a recipe, gather ingredients, and cook both versions of the recipe (original vs. modified).

Hospitality Management – Menu Project

 Created a weekly menu that was available for all diet types and restrictions, including well-balanced meal combinations.

Exercise Sports Nutrition – Athlete Project

 Interviewed an athlete and tweaked the diet to be more fitting to the athlete’s activities.

Skills
 Efficient  Outstanding interpersonal skills
 Analytical  Teamwork
 Compassionate  PrimeroEdge
 Energetic
 Motivating

Activities
 ServSafe Certified
 Member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)