Jennifer Messana-Eaton

2394 Campbell St. Durham Ca 95938 * (707) 845-0038 * Jmessana1@mail.csuchico.edu

Education
California State University, Chico Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Science Option In General Dietetics DPD GPA 3.76, Science GPA 3.40, Cumulative GPA 3.77 Humboldt State University, Arcata Bachelor of Art Option in Art History Certificate in Museum Studies May 2014

May 2006 GPA 3.2

Professional Profile
348 hours paid clinical nutrition experience 20 years experience in customer service Over 15 years foodservice experience, including restaurants, breweries, cafs and SNFs Strong written and oral communication skills Over a year nutrition counseling experience with training in motivational interviewing A year experience in teaching and leadership

Relevant Qualifications
Teaching Associate Nutrition & Food Science Department, CSU, Chico Spring 2013- Current Instructing laboratory classes Communicating assignments to students Preparing course materials Assessing student performance and determining course grades Dietary Aid, Cook & Prep Windsor Chico Care Center, Chico Summer 2013 - Current Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for each clinical dietary specification Cooking and operating required tools to accomplish timely service Assembling trays for specific dietary needs Cleaning work area, utensils, dishes and appliances Following diagrams and lists to prepare patient trays to specifications Nutrition Education Counselor Jarvis Gardens Senior Housing Spring & Fall 2013 Developed nutrition education material Facilitated nutrition education classes Educated residents on nutrition specific topics Assessed & evaluated residents experiences and knowledge gained Fit U Nutrition Mentor Nutrition & Food Science Department, CSU, Chico Spring & Fall 2012 Facilitated individual counseling sessions for college students on nutrition related topics Activity Assistant Timber Ridge Assisted living, Mckinleyville Ca May 2005 - February 2006 Lead residents in various games and activities Facilitated physical activity sessions with residents Accompanied residents on various outings ServSafe Certified Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Certification (HACCP) Since Spring 2011 Since Spring 2011

Certifications

Professional Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) California Dietetic Association (CDA) Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine (AND DPG) Graduate Student Nutrition Student Association (GSNA) August 2011 - Current August 2011 - Current August 2013 - Current Fall 2012 Current

Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint Familiar with Dietary Analysis Software