Deanna Torino
[email protected] || 631-379-8039
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[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
- Represent the Nutrition Department by assisting the kitchen supervisor in the preparation,
- Effectively work towards meeting patient goals implemented by the dietitians, nurses and/or
- Counsel patients in assigned units about their current diet orders, available menu options and
Nutrish Mish, Inc., Farmingdale, NY January 2019 - April 2019
Nutrition Consultant
- Provided over 25 clients with comprehensive nutrition counseling which included goal assessment,
- Guided clients to their personal health goals by using weekly analysis of weight, body fat percentage,
- Created a rapport with all clients to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for sharing and
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-
- Collaborated with the dietitian to create and participate in a a summer “One-Day Boot-Camp” at
- 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
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Bellport, NY Spring 2013 & Fall 2012 Semester
- Shadowed all food service positions, tested food temperatures and presented an
- Assessed patients in a clinical setting which included becoming familiar with patient charts,
Northwell Health Plainview Hospital, Plainview NY Fall 2012 Semester
- Implemented steps of the Nutrition Care Process while evaluating patients which included
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
- Integrate wellness initiatives for the community into the missions of the organization by offering
- Produce informational videos for advertising and upcoming events to share on social media
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
- 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
- Distributed and briefly translated nutrition education material and low-cost recipe packets to
- 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
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