Elsa Perez Dean

814 Weaver Ln, Concord, CA 94518 Mobile: (206) 910-8811 Email: elsa.dean@bastyr.edu Eportfolio: www.elsaperezdean.com

OBJECTIVE To become a registered dietitian and empower individuals and communities through nutrition education, utilizing my diverse experiences, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION Dietetic Internship Program, August 2013-June 2014 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics, June 2013 Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Awarded Bastyr Academic Scholarships, 2011-12 and 2012-13. Prerequisite Courses North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA Completed Science and Social Sciences courses, 2010-11. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Associate of Arts in Interior Design, June 1989 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco, CA Completed Arts and Humanities courses DIETETICS RELATED WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Nutrition Education Team Member at Vera Whole Health in Seattle, WA 9/12 12/12 Prepared and led nutrition education content for 12 week Nutrition in Action series at a womens health studio. Assistant at NutritionWorks Nutritional Counseling in Seattle, WA 9/12 12/12 Performed a variety of tasks to support a Registered Dietician in private practice including research and writing. Lab Assistant at Human Nutrition Lab, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA 9/12 12/12 Food preparation for nutrition-related research studies, kitchen lab organization and maintenance. Dietary Tray Delivery Volunteer at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, WA Ensure proper meal ticket identification and tray delivery to patient rooms. Volunteer Kitchen Staff at Bastyr University Dining Commons in Kenmore, WA Assisted with a variety of daily food preparation tasks. Medical Volunteer at Camp Leo in Greenwater, WA Monitored blood glucose levels of Type I Diabetes campers, ages 11 to 13. Reviewed daily macronutrient intake with campers and adjusted insulin as needed. Provided mentorship and support to campers. 8/12 5/13

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Nutrition Educator for Cooking Matters in Seattle, WA 7/12 8/12 Group nutrition education for low-income, Spanish-speaking adults and children within weekly cooking class series.

Volunteer for WIC Summer Olympics in Seattle, WA 7/11/12 Led nutrition activity for low-income children, ages 4 to 9, on the components of a healthy meal based on MyPlate. Co-Leader, Chef, Nutrition Educator at the South Park Community Kitchen in Seattle, WA 4/12 1/13 Volunteer commitment to organize a monthly community kitchen for food insecure families in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Plan meals, created supplemental nutrition education materials, and led hands-on cooking demonstrations. Collaborate with organizations dedicated to helping underserved populations, including the Sea Mar Community Health Clinic and Marra Organic Farm. Co-Leader, Chef, Nutrition Educator at the Central District Community Kitchen in Seattle, WA 12/11 3/12 Organized a monthly community kitchen for food insecure families in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle. Participants learned about aspects of healthy eating on a limited budget in a fun, hands-on, community environment. Planned meals to introduce new foods prepared in familiar ways, created supplemental nutrition education materials, and led cooking demonstrations based on accessibility to food and participant feedback. Teachers Assistant in the Nutrition Kitchen at Bastyr University in Kenmore , WA 1/12 10/12 Culinary Skills I-II, Ethnic Foods, and Ayurvedic Nutrition Prepare nutrition kitchen for weekly class, assist students with cooking techniques, assist chef instructor with food evaluation, and clean-up. Administrative Assistant at Vera Whole Health in Seattle, WA 2/10 9/11 Monthly client database maintenance. Compiled, edited and formatted the first edition Vera Fitness Personal Trainer Certification training manual. PCC Cooks Assistant at PCC Natural Markets, Various locations throughout Seattle WA Assisted chef in cooking class by preparing classroom, food prep, and clean-up. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE Senior Associate/Interior Designer at CollinsWoerman in Seattle, WA 6/06 3/10 Interior design leadership for all phases of design on commercial and healthcare projects. Conducted programming sessions and focus groups to generate analysis for design implementation and overall communication plans. Managed complex project by engaging diverse team players to collaborate on various design challenges. President of the Interior Design Coalition of Washington 7/04 7/06 Oversaw volunteer committee of 20 industry peers working to secure licensure for Washington state interior designers. Actively engaged with local architects to educate them on the merits of licensure; working to form alliances and include them in the bill writing process. Interior Designer at Callison Architecture, Inc. in Seattle, WA 7/04 6/06 Developed interior design concepts for corporate clients with a focus on workplace trends. Completed an original research paper on workplace trends and impacts to human resources, technology, and employees for proprietary use by Boeing Commercial Airline Group. 1/10 5/11

Director of Workplace Innovation at BarclayDean Interiors in Bellevue, WA 1/98 7/04 Promoted from interior designer to Design Manager, oversaw 7 designers, within the first 3 months. Leadership role in collaboration with sales and operations departments to update and streamline workflow. This improved morale and decreased specification errors in the first year. Led consultative programming, in collaboration with architectural firms, based on workplace trends. Interior Designer/Project Manager at Rucker Fuller in San Francisco, CA Prepared space plans, furniture specifications and material selections for corporate clients. 11/94 12/97

Designer/Space Planner at J. Hettinger Interiors in Danville, CA 1/93 11/94 Assisted senior interior designers in furniture selection and construction drawings for high-end residential projects. Designer/Space Planner at Resource and Design in San Francisco, CA Generated space plans and furniture specifications for healthcare and corporate clients. AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS Professional Certifications Healthcare Provider CPR & AED American Red Cross, February 2013 Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe, February 2013 Current Professional Activities Student Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012-present Student Member, Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012-present Student Member, Diabetes Care and Education, DPG, 2012-present Student Member, Dieticians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, DPG, 2012-present Student Member, Public Health/Community Nutrition, DPG, 2012-present Student Member, Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics, MIG, 2012-present Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2011-present Former Professional Activities President, IDCW (Interior Design Coalition of Washington), 2004-2006 Leadership Award, IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Northern Pacific Chapter, 2004 Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter 2003-2005 LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) Accredited Professional, 2004 NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certified, 2002 Languages Spanish 9/91 7/92