Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
Awards
Training
Activities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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FERNANDA SATO

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Motivated student currently working towards a M.Sc. degree in Nutrition. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted Principal Investigator with various research tasks, including participant screening, data collection, and results documentation.
  • Trained and supervised undergraduate students on food production projects, implementing and monitoring food production protocols to ensure high-quality standards for study-related foods.
  • Maintained and managed laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety standards.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills by effectively liaising with the Principal Investigator and leading undergraduate team members.

UHC Peer Nutrition Coach

University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Educated clients on proper food choices, portion control, and healthy cooking techniques for sustained results.
  • Provided ongoing motivation and guidance to help clients overcome challenges and maintain progress toward their goals.
  • Created informative resources for clients such as meal plans, recipe ideas, and shopping lists, simplifying their journey towards better health choices.

Weight/Fitness Staff

University of Maryland (UMD) RecWell
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Monitored and kept weight and fitness areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Guided participants in the proper use of fitness equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness by responding to emergencies and enforcing policies
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment, promptly identifying and reporting maintenance issues for timely resolution.

Sports Nutrition Intern

University of Maryland Athletics
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Acquired hands-on experience working in collegiate athletics, interacting with a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, coaches, trainers, and physicians to develop nutrition-related knowledge and skills
  • Developed nutritional educational handouts and materials to better inform collegiate athletes

Hostess/Server

Sunrise Senior Living
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed guest relations by efficiently seating over 100 customers daily and ensuring smooth table turnover.
  • Supervised server balance and optimized seating arrangements for a seamless dining experience.
  • Provided a warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive customer service from arrival to departure.

Education

Master of Science - Nutrition

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science

University of Maryland (UMD)
College Park, MD
05.2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Core

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
06.2022

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Documentation skills
  • High communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Delivered poster presentation on 'Designing a low catechin diet for the GutMMAP Study' at the 6th AGNR Cornerstone Event in 2024.
  • Trained 7 undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and food safety protocols

Leadership Experience

  • Leader of Projection Media (Shalom Pentecostal Church), 06/2020, Present, Trained and provided support for members of the projection team at the church.
  • Sunday School Teacher (Shalom Pentecostal Church), 12/2018, Present, Lead Sunday School classes of Pre-K and Kindergarten children, organizing and overseeing activities.
  • Volunteer Biking Trainer (ICan Shine), Summer 2022, Summer 2022, Instructed 12 children with disabilities to ride a bike in a summer camp, by conducting a small group and giving each one individual instructions.

Awards

  • AGNR Dean’s List
  • Recipient of the Maryland Transfer Scholarship
  • Regents Scholarship
  • Edward Byrd Scholarship
  • J And S Goddard Scholarship
  • Membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Superior Academic Achievement Award
  • Montgomery College Dean’s List

Training

  • Assisted and collaborated with Professor Liliana Muresan with the nutrition project from the social justice ambassador program at Montgomery College.
  • Participated in ANHI webinar 'The Role of Targeted Nutrition in Improving Outcomes with Exercise or Following Injury', learning about key nutrition ingredients that facilitate recovery following exercise.
  • Participated in the NHLBI seminar on behalf of the NIH Obesity Research Task Force (ORTF).

Activities

  • Volunteered at the Mobile Food Market from MC Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Center for Success, providing help with the distribution of fresh produce and other foods to the community.
  • Guided and motivated a group of children (2-6 years) from her community once a month by dynamically teaching ways to adopt healthier nutrition.
  • Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a student.

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification


Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Maryland, College Park
01.2024 - Current

UHC Peer Nutrition Coach

University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 05.2024

Weight/Fitness Staff

University of Maryland (UMD) RecWell
08.2022 - 01.2024

Sports Nutrition Intern

University of Maryland Athletics
08.2022 - 12.2022

Hostess/Server

Sunrise Senior Living
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification


Master of Science - Nutrition

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science

University of Maryland (UMD)

Associate of Arts - General Studies Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Core

Montgomery College
FERNANDA SATO