RESUME

Deanna Torino
[email protected] || 631-379-8039
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           EDUCATION

Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY                                                                                          September 2014 - August 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dean’s List - Fall 2014

Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY                                                                                                            September 2011 - August 2014
Associate in Applied Science of Dietetic Technology                                                                                                           Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
GPA: 3.5, Dean’s List - Spring 2013

Completed 450 hours of supervised field work

           PAID DIETETICS EXPERIENCE

Long Island Community Hospital, Brookhaven, NY                                                                                                                      November 2017 - Present
Nutritional Clerk / Nutrition Educator

Develop, implement and lead nutrition education seminars and healthy cooking demos for the

community with audience sizes ranging from 15-50 people (ie: Diabetic Friendly Meals)

Represent the Nutrition Department by assisting the kitchen supervisor in the preparation,

distribution and discussion of healthy dishes at social networking and community events

Effectively work towards meeting patient goals implemented by the dietitians, nurses and/or

physicians by acting as an efficient liaison between all team members and using CBORD

Counsel patients in assigned units about their current diet orders, available menu options and

   overall health concerns in a 300 bed hospital

Nutrish Mish, Inc., Farmingdale, NY                                                                                                                                 January 2019 - April 2019
Nutrition Consultant

Provided over 25 clients with comprehensive nutrition counseling which included goal assessment,

dietary recall, food intake evaluation and weekly support appointments virtually and in-person

Guided clients to their personal health goals by using weekly analysis of weight, body fat percentage,

muscle mass, and visceral fat to measure progress

Created a rapport with all clients to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for sharing and

      growth during sensitive topics of weight loss, stress and lifestyle change

Nutrition By Shoshana, East Islip, NY                                                                                                                                     August 2016 - September 2017
Assistant

Assisted the dietitian with the development of a 21-day weight loss challenge that included work-

out routines, yoga sequences, group support via Facebook and in-person nutrition counseling

Collaborated with the dietitian to create and participate in a a summer “One-Day Boot-Camp” at

a local park which consisted of various outdoor workouts and a cool-down yoga sequence

Supported the dietitian in social media advertising and daily tasks for a private practice

SUPERVISED FIELD WORK

Riverhead Senior Center, Aquebogue, NY Spring 2013 Semester

Assisted with delivery of Meals on Wheels, and also identified visitor’s nutrition concerns to

present an educational seminar on diabetes with hand-outs and diabetic-friendly snacks

Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Bellport, NY Spring 2013 & Fall 2012 Semester

Shadowed all food service positions, tested food temperatures and presented an

in-service to kitchen staff regarding food safety and time-temperature relationships (2013)

Assessed patients in a clinical setting which included becoming familiar with patient charts,

medications and diagnoses, and analyzing that information from a dietetic perspective (2012)

Northwell Health Plainview Hospital, Plainview NY Fall 2012 Semester

Implemented steps of the Nutrition Care Process while evaluating patients which included

conducting nutrition assessments and developing ADIME notes and SOAP notes

Bay Shore School District, Bay Shore, NY Spring 2012 Semester

Assisted the kitchen staff in preparing lunch meals for Second and Third Grade classes
Successfully conducted a 30-minute lesson about carbohydrates to a high school health class

Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Sayville, NY Spring 2012 Semester

Evaluated patients and became familiar with the daily functions of a long term care setting

VOLUNTEER DIETETICS EXPERIENCE

Harmony Cafe, Non-Profit Organization, Patchogue, NY December 2017 - Present
Secretary, Board of Directors & Volunteer

Assist with the planning of fundraising, community and meal service events by establishing local

sponsors, developing social media content and assessing cost evaluation

Integrate wellness initiatives for the community into the missions of the organization by offering

health and nutrition seminars, guided yoga and meditation classes, and healthy cooking demos

Produce informational videos for advertising and upcoming events to share on social media

           using iMovie, Instagram and Facebook

Organics Today Farm, East Islip, NY                                                                                                                           June 2019 - September 2019
Wellness Speaker                                                                                                                                                                                                               Seasonal

Developed healthy recipes using the farm’s in-season produce and exhibited them at monthly

food demos where I provided samples and discussed health benefits to about 15-30 customers

Demonstrated new and interesting ways to prepare local produce which increased farm sales

Island Harvest Food Bank, Hauppauge, NY October 2018 - May 2019
Volunteer and Assistant to Registered Dietitian

Provided 30 school children (K-8) at an after school center with healthy snacks and fun rewards

to compliment the dietitian’s presentation about sugar and healthy eating

Distributed and briefly translated nutrition education material and low-cost recipe packets to

about 15 families as the dietitian led a food demo at a local social services outreach center

Organized and hand-delivered over 50 bags of donated groceries to the community

           LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

L.I. Community Clean-up, Long Island, NY                                                                                                                      May 2019 - Present
Coordinator, Creator & Event Planner

Assembled 40 volunteers for a local beach and park clean-up which successfully cleared

          over 100 gallon-bags worth of litter and trash from public spaces

Harmony Cafe, Non-Profit Organization, Patchogue, NY                                                                                                            April 2019 - Present
Secretary, Board of Directors

           CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Registered Kids Yoga Instructor                                                                                                                      March 2019 - Present
Registered Yoga Instructor - RYT-200                                                                                                                    August 2015 - Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics                                                                                               April 2012 - Present