Perry Smizer

34 Union St • Brighton, Ma 02135 (860) 912-3433 • psmizer@me.com

EDUCATION
Simmons University, Boston, MA
Masters of Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion Anticipated May 2019
Certificate in the Didactic Program in Dietetics Anticipated May 2019
GPA: 3.67
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT December 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA September 2009 – December 2011
Majored in Biology, 68 credits completed

EXPERIENCE
The Juice Plus Company, Remote
Direct Distributer and Educator December 2018 – present
• Juice Plus is a global health and wellness company that helps people consume more fruits and vegetables in their
diets
• Provide education on the importance of fruits and vegetables in the diet
• Own and manage virtual franchise
• Build strong customer relationships

Simmons University, Boston, MA

Nutrition Graduate Assistant September 2018 – present
• Assist Dr. Brown in her nutrition courses by grading assignments
• Prepared ingredients and cookware in the food science lab
• Supervised first year student “cook off” for required general curriculum course
• Assist in curriculum development

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Volunteer in the Nutrition Department August 2018 – present
• Research specific diets for dietitians and create handouts to provide to patients
• Organize materials for the dietetic interns
• Record data in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to help the lead inpatient dietitian

Healthworks Fitness Center for Women, Boston, MA

Front Desk Associate September 2016 – present
• Manage all aspects of the front desk including the coordination of fitness class tickets and scheduling spa
appointments
• Provide excellent costumer service by addressing questions and conducting facility tours for new members
Membership Advisor September 2016 – December 2016
• Assisted with membership sales and recruiting as well as provided exceptional service to all Healthworks
members and guests

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Let’s Get Movin’ Program, Boston, MA
AmeriCorps Member, Community HealthCorps September 2015 – August 2016
• Lead nutrition-focused programs and community events for children and families within a predominantly
underserved Spanish speaking, immigrant population
• Developed and lead in-school nutrition lessons for students in the East Boston public elementary school
• Engaged children in physical activities and promoted healthy lifestyle choices through in-school nutrition lessons
• Implemented after school fitness and nutrition programs for children aged 8-14 years who were at risk for obesity
• Provided parents with tools to support their children in the development of a healthy lifestyle
• Actively participated in the community farmer's market and assisted in the community-supported agriculture
program
 Perry Smizer
34 Union St • Brighton, Ma 02135 (860) 912-3433 • psmizer@me.com

Yale New Haven Health/ Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, CT August 2015
• Shadowed registered dietitian in the cancer center, as she provided cancer patients with nutritional support for
their dietary needs as they underwent treatment

Fiddleheads Food Co-op, New London, CT

Bakery Buyer and Assistant February 2014 – April 2015
• Placed weekly bakery orders and seasonal specialty items, interacted with multiple vendors, oversaw inventory
control
• Performed all cashier duties, maintained clean environment, stocked supplies, prepared produce, handled
customer relations
• Communicated and advised the value and benefits of the food products, performed inventory control and invoice
data entry
• Promoted nutritious, healthy and locally sourced food in community food cooperative

Panera Bread, Waterford, CT

Crew Member January 2014 – May 2014
• Prepared fresh fruits and vegetables, portioned variety of meats, maintained cleanliness of facility and performed
barista duties
• Communicated and worked in a positive manner with all team members and managers
• Interacted with guests in a friendly, professional and efficient manner

CERTIFICATIONS
• Allergen Awareness Training, National Restaurant Association, valid through December 2023
• ServSafe Manager, National Restaurant Association, valid through November 2023

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics January 2019
• Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics January 2019

SKILLS
• Detail oriented
• Driven self-starter
• Extremely organized
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proficient in Spanish
• Experienced in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• MetaVision and CCC