Gwen Stephen

1362 LAKEWOOD AVE., LAKEWOOD, OHIO

216-688-6167
GWENSTEPHEN22@GMAIL.COM

Summary of Qualifications
Recent graduate of a Dietetic Technology program. Professional interests include clinical nutrition
therapy, diet education, and inspiring individuals across diverse ages and backgrounds to
embrace healthy eating habits. Friendly and approachable professional with effective
communication skills. Recognized for the ability to deliver spoken presentations with ease and for
being able to adapt education style to best meet patient/client needs.

Education
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLEVELAND, OH
Dietetic Technology, May 2017
Associate of Applied Science - Emphasized in food service, community outreach, long term care
and medical nutrition therapy
Dietary Management Certificate, May 2017
Certificate of completion in food service management to qualify for the Certified Dietary
Manager credentialing exam
ServSafe Certified, December 2014
Food protection manager certification in food safety and sanitation

Related Experience
DIGESTIVE DISEASE INSTITUTE CLEVELAND CLINIC, CLEVELAND, OH Spring 2017
Medical Nutrition Therapy Intern, 112 hours
Conducted nutritional screenings on patients, provide diet education based on nutrition
therapy for various diagnoses, triaged with Registered Dietitians to better communicate
patient care, taught diet education class to patients after surgery

WESLYAN VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING, ELYRIA, OH Spring 2017

Dietetic Technician Intern, 112 hours
Completed diet educations with residents, developed education materials for proper
sanitation protocols, completed nutritional screenings, assessments, and care plans,
completed medical documentation

PISANICK PARTNERS, LLC, BRECKSVILLE, OH Fall 2016

School Nutrition Intern, 112 hours
Worked closely with Registered Dietitians on menu development, Smart Snacks initiation,
staff food safety training, conducted time audits, gave food demo presentation and
development student advisory council survey for students participating in school lunch
and breakfast menu feedback

SODEXO - CLEVELAND CLINIC, CLEVELAND, OH Spring 2016

Food Service Management Intern, 224 hours
Completed supervisory functions, checking food temperatures, sanitation logs, completing
monthly safety audits, training employees, presenting quality measures outcomes to staff

Work Experience
SWEET MELISSA, ROCKY RIVER, OH
Server, 2016 - Present
Providing excellent customer service and interacting with guests
 Suggesting menu items and describing dishes
Taking orders, making cocktails, delivering food and desserts and drinks in a timely fashion

Hostess, 2015-2016
Greeting and seating guests, setting up large parties
Providing support to servers and managers as needed
Taking and verifying reservations
Packing up to-go orders, ringing out dessert order for guests

NAGOYA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI, PORT CLINTON, OH

Server, 2016
Assisting hibachi chefs in entertaining guests and providing a pleasurable experience
Serving hibachi and sushi cuisine to multiple large parties at once
Describing hibachi and sushi menu items to guests
Delivery food, drinks and desserts to guests in a timely manner

MARSHALL'S, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH

Sales Associate, 2013 - 2016
Providing guests with superior customer service
Organizing and creating seasonal displays for clothing and merchandise
Cleaning departments and restocking merchandise from fitting room and customer service
area
Answering phone calls and ringing out guests

CEDAR FAIR ENTERTAINMENT, SANDUSKY, OH

Aquatic Technician/Key Holder, 2014
Maintain state regulated water quality for resort pools, spas and Soak City water
attractions
Open and close pools, spas and water attractions throughout Soak City and Cedar Point
Test water for chlorine and pH levels
Passed monthly audits for proper documentation and chemical levels

Lifeguard, 2013
Maintain vigilance over Soak City water attractions, pools and spas
Exceed monthly audits for water safety and first response training
Participate in weekly in-service to expand skills for open water and shallow water
lifeguarding
Complete CPR and first aid training

Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
Greater Cleveland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member
Childrens Hunger Alliance, Volunteer
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Volunteer
Veggie U, Volunteer