Daniela Nino
Summary
Motivated dietetics graduate applicant with strong academic preparation and hands-on experience across agriculture, food systems, and community nutrition. Brings practical field experience in agricultural labor alongside nutrition education, food demonstrations, food pantry support, and student leadership. Holds ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification and has developed a deep understanding of the farm-to-food-access pathway. Committed to advancing public health, food security, and evidence-based nutrition practice through graduate-level dietetics training.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Shopper
HEB
11.2021 - Current
- Selected and prepared customer grocery orders with attention to quality, food safety, and customer service.
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on preferences and needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure product availability and organization.
Secretary
Nutritional Sciences and Health Society
05.2024 - Current
- Kept record of members' points throughout the semester, whether it be for volunteering at a club event or on their own time.
- Managed meeting hours and all topics covered throughout the meetings.
- Attended events with the club to either promote or support organization.
Corn in a cup and bean salad food demos
UTRGV Food Pantry
Brownsville
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted simple, affordable food demonstration using canned goods and provided nutrition education to fellow peers.
UTRGV Bingo Night
UTRGV Food Pantry
Brownsville
09.2025 - 2025
- Shared nutrition facts and tips with peers while fostering audience participation in bingo activity.
Community Garden Volunteer
La Posada Farm
Brownsville
03.2025 - 2025
- Participated in planting, watering, and maintaining garden beds to support local food production.
- Collaborated with club members to ensure effective garden upkeep.
Farmers Market Volunteer
Brownsville Farmers Market
Brownsville
09.2024 - 2024
- Provided healthy food samples and distributed recipe flyers to promote nutritious food choices.
- Collaborated with club members to ensure smooth market operations.
Temporary Agricultural Worker - Corn Detasseling
Syngenta
Clarence
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Manually removed tassels from corn plants to support crop pollination while working in outdoor conditions.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing agricultural tasks daily.
- Collaborated with team members to complete fieldwork assignments promptly.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Harlingen
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided customer service while following food safety and sanitation standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
TX05-2026
Skills
- Nutrition education
- Food safety
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Punctuality and work ethic
- Agricultural safety
- Community outreach
Affiliations
Secretary Officer, Nutritional Sciences and Health Society UTRGV
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Accomplishments
• President's List Recognition, UTRGV - 3 semesters
• SNAP-Ed 1st Grade March and February Newsletters
• Bingo Night Nutrition Presentation
• SNAP-Ed 1st Grade March and February Newsletters
• Bingo Night Nutrition Presentation
Timeline
UTRGV Bingo Night
UTRGV Food Pantry
09.2025 - 2025
Corn in a cup and bean salad food demos
UTRGV Food Pantry
03.2025 - 10.2025
Community Garden Volunteer
La Posada Farm
03.2025 - 2025
Farmers Market Volunteer
Brownsville Farmers Market
09.2024 - 2024
Secretary
Nutritional Sciences and Health Society
05.2024 - Current
Personal Shopper
HEB
11.2021 - Current
Temporary Agricultural Worker - Corn Detasseling
Syngenta
07.2021 - 07.2022
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)