Amanda Ayers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ayers-a2b48140
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Anticipated Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Human Nutrition, Concentration: Dietetics Overall GPA: 3.75/4.
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
DPD Professional GPA: 3.90/ 4.
Study Abroad: CEGR, Granada, Spain
January 2014- April 2014
Zamora Spanish Academy, Antigua, Guatemala
June 2012

Internship
National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)
Richmond, Virginia
University of Richmond NACUFS Foodservice Management Intern
June2014- July 2014
Completed an eight-week internship under the direct supervision of the dining services dietitian
Assessed 500 recipes and flagged for the top eight allergens in all ingredients utilizing Computrition
Partnered with head chef to build a four-week cycle menu for twelve diverse and ethnic food stations
Organized, marketed, and executed a luncheon featuring cuisine from Spain for over 60 guests
Prepared entres with over 100 servings using commercial grade kitchen equipment

Research Experience
Abriendo Caminos: Clearing the Path to Hispanic Health
Champaign, Illinois
Undergraduate Student Researcher
August 2015- Present
Aid in the facilitation of a USDA funded program to educate Latino families on nutrition
Create and modify education materials for Spanish-speaking families and English language learners
Transcribe and translate focus groups that were conducted in Spanish
Conduct qualitative thematic research based on food choices of Latino families cited in focus groups
Inulin Research Study
Champaign, Illinois
Diet Team Member
January 2013- May 2013
Used Nutritionist Pro. Software to analyze eight participants food journals weekly for twelve weeks
Instructed 30 participants on how to use measuring cups and how to estimate portion sizes

Volunteer Experience
Illini Sports Nutrition
Champaign, Illinois
Sports Nutrition Student Volunteer
August 2015- Present
Assist the dietitians in supporting the nutritional needs of over 500 athletes on 21 Division-I teams
Create original monthly newsletters and bulletin board displays that inform on sport nutrition topics
Collaborate with dietitians and other volunteers to teach bi-monthly cooking classes to athletes

Work Experience
Joliet Country Club & Dukes Catering
Joliet, Illinois
Banquet Captain & Server(May 2011-Present)
September 2008-Present
Promoted from bus staff (September 2008 May 2011) after demonstrating leadership and initiative
Lead meetings to direct a bus staff of six regarding event matters and appoint roles and duties to staff
Coordinate the logistics of events & act as a liaison between guests and chefs during meal preparation
Translate conversations between Spanish-speaking staff and manager

Skills
Software: Computrition, Nutritionist Pro. Software, Nutrition Data System for Research, and iMovie
Certifications: Servsafe Food Protection Manager, National Restaurant Association

Languages: Advanced written and oral proficiency in Spanish

October 2014-October 2019