Mieko Diener

1524 Pine Valley Blvd, apt 8, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | (510) 219-7026 | miekod@umich.edu

Education

University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Public Health in Nutritional Science, Dietetics Expected: April 2019

University of California at Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA

Bachelor of Arts, English Language Literature 2006
Emphasis in French Literature

Experience
University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology and Palliative Care Ann Arbor, MI
Research Assistant Jan 2018 -Present

· Maintain calendar and organize data through RedCap.

· Contact research participants via telephone to address questions and concerns.
· Analyze electronic medical records to extract and quantify utilization data.

MEND, Weight Management Program Ann Arbor, MI

Research Assistant, Intern May 2018 –Aug 2018

· Managed and input participant data into multiple research databases.

· Used statistical analysis to graphically present data.

Front Porch Farm Healdsburg, CA

Farmers Market Manager Jan 2015 – Jul 2017

· Set up of the market booth quickly and efficiently with a focus on aesthetic presentation.
· Trained one to two new employees seasonally.
· Stocked produce throughout the market to keep bins full and appealing.
· Communicated recipe ideas and instructions to customers with a friendly, upbeat attitude.
· Completed breakdown and organization of booth materials, while simultaneously taking inventory.

The Law Center Berkeley, CA

Legal Assistant Oct 2014 – Jun 2015

· Typed correspondence, took dictation, maintained files, mail and calendar on a daily basis.

Bookkeeper Oct 2014 – Aug 2017

· Paid bills and handled payments and accounts with QuickBooks every week.
· Invoiced clients and maintained their account records each month.

Rosamunde Sausage Grill and Craft Beer Bar Oakland, CA

Manager Jun 2012 – Oct 2014

· Led a staff of 13 people through the opening of a popular new restaurant in downtown Oakland, CA.
· Directed a beer program of 16 rotating taps with an emphasis on new, local and unusual craft beers.
· Regularly serviced and maintained the draft lines, glycol cooling system and appliances.
· Oversaw food safety requirements and scored 100% on all health inspections.
· Stocked all necessary products through positive vendor relationships and Restaurant Depot shopping.
· Accounted for all goods purchased and communicated all expenses to the accountant.
· Budgeted labor and inventory costs in accordance with sales revenue.
· Scheduled a rotating staff of 12-16 employees and prioritized their requests for days off and hours.
· Interfaced and facilitated communication between the owners, general manager, building management,
employees and customers.
· Hired and fired staff as needed to preserve smooth operations.

PowerSource Café San Francisco, CA

Manager/Chef Jul 2007 – Jun 2012

· Planned and executed the seasonal menu for a health food café in downtown San Francisco, CA.
· Developed cost effective vegan and gluten-free recipes centered on organic, whole foods and fresh produce
within the limits of a small owner-operated business.
· Educated customers and staff on the nutritional benefits of our menu options.
· Catered events of up to 400 people.
· Led by example to motivate an upbeat and efficient staff.
· Communicated the needs and messaging of the owners to the staff and customers.
· Mentored youth from Life Learning Academy to gain work experience, knife skills and customer service.

Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale Toulon, France

Assistant d’Anglais Sep 2006 – Jun 2007

· Taught English language and American culture to public junior high and high school students.
· Planned lessons to inspire students to learn a foreign language and engage with different ideologies.

Certifications
SERVSAFE FOOD SAFETY MANAGER | OCT 11 - OCT 16