Eva Gutierrez, RD

Experience

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  El Agave Mexican Restaurant

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Cashier/Hostess

  Processed customer payments by cash, debit, gift, and credit card.Answered phone calls regarding reservations, menu questions and business information.Inquired about guest experience and smoothed any issues.Greeted guests upon arrival and maintained a friendly, welcoming demeanor.

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  Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Resident Assistant

  Created, promoted and hosted Resident Life program activities related to various educational and entertainment topics.Created a sense of community among the residents as members of a floor, residents of a hall, and active participants in the residence life system.Served as a positive role model to residents and peer staff members.Enforced rules and policies of Residence Life and the Community College. Acted as a liaison between residents and University administration.

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  Coach Factory Outlet

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Retail Salesperson

  Contributed to achieving store goals in sales, productivity,and service by utilizing Coach selling skills and service training.Treated customers as guests while maintaining constant presence on the sales floor to address customer needs. Represented Coach to the consumer, acted as an ambassador of the brand, and ensured customers’ needs were consistently exceeded.Initiated conversations with guests to help determine buying preferences. Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current sales, promotions and upcoming events to inform customers. Show less

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  Mississippi INBRE

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  My Brother's Keeper, Inc. Service Scholar Intern

  Developed and presented research on Mississippi breastfeeding statistics and associated benefits for mother and infant.Promoted holistic primary healthcare services at community events to underserved, underinsured and underrepresented populations in Mississippi - with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ population.Recruited individuals for free rapid-HIV testing at community events and LGBTQ+ Pride events.Collaborated with community stakeholders to enhance the health and well being of minority and marginalized populations. Show less

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  HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Child Nutrition Intern

  Analyzed and planned a 4-week cycle menu utilizing NUTRIKIDS: Menu Planning & Nutritional Analysis Software.Created school lunch experience survey and promotional flyer to collect data on student food preferences and school lunch dining experience.Evaluated Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Applications and identified eligible applicants.Performed compliance and sanitation inspections at 10 USDA Summer Feeding Sites.Reviewed meal production book regulations.Observed program purchasing and receiving controls. Show less

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  ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME - GULFPORT

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Food and Nutrition Services Intern

  Created Excel spreadsheet of Nutrition Facts for food and beverage items offered daily in the dining room.Ensured meal tray tickets accurately matched Veterans' diet order.Audited satellite kitchens and provided corrective feedback that included proper storage of cleaning equipment and placement of cold storage equipment thermometers.Evaluated 6-week cycle menus to ensure nutritional quality, Veterans preferences, and religious and cultural considerations.Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor resident's medical program goals and objectives.Observed and helped assess nutritional status of patients with complex medical conditions and/or multiple diseases.Evaluated food modification procedures used to thicken and thin foods and beverages.Participated in mock infection control survey. Show less

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  Mississippi State University

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Carried out the mission of the Office of Nutrition Education.Promoted two state-wide community outreach programs - EFNEP and SNAP-Ed.Collected, evaluated and entered pre- and post-test nutrition education data into PEARS and WebNEERS. Created and instructed safe, fun and well-rounded fitness classes using approved exercise guidelines and principles.Guided participants on proper technique, body posture and movements for safety.Provided exercise modifications to allow for a variety of fitness levels and abilities.Ensured safety and security of patrons, facility and equipment.

  • Office Assistant

    Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Group Fitness Instructor

    Aug 2019 - May 2020
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  Mississippi State University

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Carried out the mission of the Office of Nutrition Education.Promoted two state-wide community outreach programs (EFNEP and SNAP-Ed)Collected, evaluated and organized data from the HappyHealthy Facebook Pilot Study into Excel.Conducted Webex formative research interviews with HappyHealthy Facebook Pilot Study group leaders and documented questionnaire responses.Conducted library research.

  • Dietetic Intern

    Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Pascagoula-Gautier School District

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

  Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

  Used available technology to enhance the work of all employees within Child Nutrition (CN).Entered and maintained ingredients, recipes, nutritional information and menus utilizing NUTRIKIDS: Menu Planning and Nutrient Analyses software.Created and revised K-12 menus, considering United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established meal pattern guidelines, policy, student preferences and cultural considerations.Completed nutrient analyses of grade specific menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines.Managed and updated CN website and Facebook page to promote program activities and information.Managed student food allergy and diet modification documentation.Acted as the District Wellness Coordinator, overseeing 18 local school wellness coordinators and health councils.Managed timekeeping corrections, identified excessive absences and ran weekly time sheets for substitute CN employee payroll utilizing WorkForce time keeping software.Reviewed payables and ensured accuracy in customer invoicing and billing each pay period for all CN purchases and expenditures.Managed CN substitute placement according to scheduled and non-scheduled absences. Show less

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  Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

  Jan 2024 - now

  K-12 Specialist (Food Broker)