SARAH L.

VILLALPANDO
San Diego, California
Phone: (951) 805-1074 | E-mail: emailsarahv@gmail.com
Website: http://sarahvillalpando.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
Dietetic Technician with a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition and over eight years of experience in the healthcare industry. A
mature applicant with a strong work ethic and dedicated to improving dietary habits of people of all ages.

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Foods & Nutrition|San Diego State University, San Diego, Ca.
August 2015 - May 2017
Associates of Art in University Studies | Palomar College, San Marcos, Ca.
January 2012 - May 2013

EXPERIENCE
Dietetic Technician | Sharp Medical Center, Chula Vista
January 2018 - Present
• Conducts Level II Screenings within Sharp’s acute care hospital to assess patients for signs of malnutrition
• Collaborates with RDNs, food service management, and nursing staff to ensure diet orders are charted and
notated correctly
• Determines accuracy of trayline service and provides constructive feedback for quality improvement
• Records test tray temperatures to evaluate if temperatures remain out of the “Danger Zone”
• Assists main dietetic technician and RDN responsible for skilled nursing facility with new admits by obtaining food
preferences, food allergies, risks for malnutrition, anthropometrics, and past medical history
• Enters meals selections into Health Touch Nutrition Software via patient requests and RDN recommendations
Patient Service Representative | Scripps Clinic: Center for Weight Management, Del Mar
June 2017- January 2018
• Effectively managed identification verification, demographic, and insurance eligibility during check-in/out
process
• Upheld patient care compliant with HIPAA Policy
• Collected patient payment responsibility and accurately prepared end of day billing reports
• Reviewed and delegated appropriate referrals/authorizations for HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, and Tricare
• Ordered and regulated supplement product inventory for outpatient practice
Certified Personal Trainer | 24 Hour Fitness, Santee
July 2016- April 2017
• Designed and delivered comprehensive fitness programs based on anthropometrics and movement screenings
• Demonstrated and instructed safe and effective exercise principles to an age-varied population
• Efficiently organized and managed consultations and 12+ client training schedules
• Continuously demonstrated reliability and effective communication skills amongst clients and staff members
• Sold personal training packages and evidenced-based nutrition supplementation
Diet Clerk | Scripps Health, San Diego
September 2013- October 2015
• Adhered to medical nutrition therapy protocols administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Assisted patients with meal selections based on physician diet orders via phone or in person
• Reviewed menus with complex dietary preferences and food allergies to ensure patient safety
• Improved navigation comprehension amongst staff during CBOARD software launch
• Participated as final checker for 250+ bed tray line services within fast-pace working environment
• Contributed to recruitment panel roles and assisted with hiring decisions
• Cross-trained in food service positions during staffing shortages
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Certified Pharmacy Technician | Medical Arts Pharmacy
December 2009- May 2011
Certified Pharmacy Technician | Sav-On Pharmacy
June 2005- December 2009
Hostess & Busser | Filippe’s Pizza Grotto
2003-2004
Hostess | Denny’s Restaurant
2002-2003

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
July 2006- Present
Certified Pharmacy Technician | State Board of Pharmacy
November 2013- Present
Food Handler’s Certificate | Dept. of Environmental Health: San Diego County
December 2016 – Present
Certified Personal Trainer | American College of Sports Medicine
July 2016 – Present

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Presenter | Child and Adult Care Food Program National Conference

April 2017
Child Nutrition Snack Program Assistant | Heaven’s Windows
April 2017
Lemon Picker | Crop Swap
April 2017
Presenter | Lessons From Abroad Conference
March 2017
Coffee Picker at La Bella Tica Organic Coffee Farm | IVHQ Costa Rica
January 2017
Get Fit Challenge! Strength Trainer | Student Nutrition Organization
August- October 2016
Warehouse Worker | Feeding America
April 2016
Dinner Server | Loving Spoonfuls
February 2016