MarkJay A.

MarkJay A.

Nutrition Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager / Head of Operations at Souvenir Coffee Co.

  • Education

    • University of California, Davis

      2008 - 2013
      B.S. Clinical Nutrition

      Activities and Societies: Intercollegiate Athletics: Wrestling

  • Experience

    • University of California, Davis

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
      Nutrition Intern

      Prepared weekly presentations to educate students about the various aspects of healthy eating including balancing your plate, caffeine consumption, vegetarianism, meats and proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Communicating with students and faculty on campus to promote healthy lifestyles.

    • University of California, Davis

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
      Sports Nutrition Intern

      Developed sports nutritional educational materials (handouts, menu plans, posters, Dining Common tours, videos, etc.) and participated in presentations to intercollegiate student athletes. Led on-campus nutrition advising hours for student-athletes to provide additional performance eating advice, answer nutrition related questions, and educate optimal nutrition for health and performance during competition. Researched and analyzed scientific journal articles regarding current nutrition topics to provide the most up to date evidence when advising student athletes. Show less

    • John Muir Health

      Nov 2013 - Feb 2016
      Nutrition Assistant

      Assisted patients with meal planning, obtaining food preferences, and verifying food allergies or intolerances. Documented information to aid in nutritional assessment including nutrition risk screening, food record charts, weights and other anthropometric measures on Epic EHR. Screened patients on admission for risk of undernutrition and referred to RD for assessment, as hospital protocol. Completed nutrition analyses for therapeutic diets to ensure patient’s nutrient needs comply with the hospital regulations. Performed tray line duties in a fast paced and high volume setting. Presented and designed informational handouts on improving dietary fiber, maintaining adequate fluid intake, and portion control to employees at annual John Muir Health fairs. Maintained high standards of communication and patient assistance while protecting patient confidentiality. Mentored new hires to develop skills around the diet office and food service operation to improve workflow. Performed Hand Hygiene audits to improve safety and quality of care of patients, staff, and JMH visitors. Show less

    • Compass Group

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Barista

      • Worked in a team to dial in and serve a selection of local coffee roasters quarterly (Equator Coffee & Tea, Verve Coffee, Chromatic, and Coffee Manufactory).• Delivered high standards of hospitality to Salesforce employees and fellow baristas. • Provided Salesforce employees their desired beverages using a variety of brewing methods.• Replenished condiments, milk, and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of cafe environment.

    • Compass Group USA

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Cafe Supervisor at Salesforce HQ

      • Lead, direct, and manage a barista team to ensure an excellent coffee experience for Salesforce employees.• Support team members to keep the Salesforce office coffee bar running efficiently during high volume periods.• Provide efficient and positive communication between team members.• Delegate cleaning, restocking, and other scheduled tasks to barista team.• Responsible for inventory control and forecasting for dairy and cafe supplies.• Interview potential candidates to maintain staffing requirements and preserve team chemistry. • Provide mentorship and training for new and seasoned baristas to prepare them for a high volume office coffee bar environment. Show less

    • Souvenir Coffee Co.

      Aug 2017 - now
      • General Manager / Head of Operations

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Assistant Manager

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)

      Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
      May 2021
    • Registered Environmental Health Specialist

      California Department of Public Health
      Dec 2022
    • Food Safety Manager Certification

      National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP)
      Apr 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to MarkJay A.
      Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ralph Gracie Berkeley, Eduardo Fraga Dec 2018
    • Awarded to MarkJay A.
      Purple Belt, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Ralph Gracie Berkeley, Eduardo Fraga Dec 2015 2016 American Cup, San Francisco, Gold Medalist Purple Belt. 2014 US Open, Santa Cruz, Silver Medalist Blue Belt.2013 US Open, Santa Cruz, Silver Medalist Blue Belt.2013 Gracie Open, San Francisco, Gold Medalist Blue Belt.2012 US Open, Santa Cruz, Gold Medalist White Belt.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Wrestling Instructor

      Issued by Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu on Jan 2012
      Ralph Gracie Jiu JitsuAssociated with MarkJay A.
    • Nutrition 10 Course Reader

      Issued by UC Davis on Aug 2011
      UC DavisAssociated with MarkJay A.
    • Cardiac Rehabilitation Nutrition and Exercise Intern

      Issued by UC Davis Medical Center on Jun 2012
      UC Davis Medical CenterAssociated with MarkJay A.
    • Education and Nutrition Policy Intern

      Issued by California Department of Education on Mar 2011
      California Department of EducationAssociated with MarkJay A.
    • Health Education Council Intern

      Issued by Health Education Council on Mar 2011
      Health Education CouncilAssociated with MarkJay A.