Angelica Hernandez

amhhernandez@ucdavis.edu

Objective: To apply my knowledge and skills obtained from my didactic education in a professional work setting.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition
University of California, Davis
Degree Expected June 2017
Related Coursework: Nutrition and Metabolism, Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Food Service
Management, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Human Physiology, Psychology
Skills:
Communication: Able to communicate effectively, comfortable with public speaking
Personal Attributes: Punctual, organized, cooperative, motivating, enthusiastic
Computer: Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point in PC and Mac platforms, rapid
keyboarding speed
Language: Fluent in spoken Spanish (with proficient reading and writing abilities)
Experience:
Research Assistant at the UC Davis Adult Development Lab
Adult Development Lab, UC Davis, CA (2013-Current)
Hold a position as a research assistant for the Adult Development Lab at UC Davis. At our lab, we are interested in
understanding how adults use prior knowledge to make decisions, interpret information, and further their learning
capabilities. Moreover, we are interested in understanding how these relationships between knowledge and cognitive
function change within the adult lifespan.
Internships:
UC Davis Medical Center: Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern (Fall 2015)
Shadowed a dietitian and learned about the role a dietitian plays in the cardiac rehabilitation program at the UC
Davis Medical Center, specifically in the prevention and treatment of heart disease in an outpatient setting.
Communi-Care Health Center Clinical Nutrition Intern (Winter 2014)
Served as an interpreter for the Perinatal Program Dietitian and pregnant Hispanic patients with gestational diabetes
in a clinical nutrition setting, in addition to translating education materials and helping with clerical tasks.
Special Project:
Participated in the Undergraduate Research Conference at UC Davis, by presenting some of the research performed
at the Adult Development Lab I work in. Successfully prepared a research method by collaborating with other
undergraduate and graduate students, and the lab director, collected data from registered UC Davis students, and
analyzed the results in order to apply to the Undergraduate Research Conference. Efficiently created a poster on the
results of the study and presented our findings at the conference.
Activities and Awards:
Nutrition Educator, Aggie Heart Association, University of California, Davis (September, 2015-Present)
Member, Student Nutrition Association, University of California, Davis (January, 2013-Present)
Member, Rotaract Community Service Club, University of California, Davis (2012-Current)
Deans List, 3.50+ GPA, University of California, Davis (2015-2016)
Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification (2015)
Servsafe California Food Handler Certification (2015)
Certificate of Achievement in Web Design and Graphic Design Courses, Los Angeles Regional Occupation
Program, Duarte High School, Duarte (2010)