YANELIS CONTRERAS
The Food Trust
Berks County Area,PA
2
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Proactive and goal-oriented nutrition professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Reading High School Foodservice Internship
2 Months- Conducted production record audits to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
- Assessed food waste patterns to identify opportunities for enhanced forecasting and production practices.
- Collected and analyzed operational data for quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed staff education materials to support compliance and operational consistency.
- Collaborated with foodservice leadership to streamline workflow and ensure regulatory compliance.
Project Coordinator
2 Years 1 Month- Coordinate nutrition education and food access initiatives across community settings.
- Facilitated communication with schools, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
- Deliver nutrition education programming using evidence-based resources.
- Tracked project tasks, deadlines, and documentation to maintain accurate program workflow.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions for cross-functional team discussions.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Clinical Nutrition Internship
4 Months- Added clinical rotation experience upon completion.
Volunteer Nutrition Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Reviewed diet records and food logs to support nutrition assessments.
- Assisted with nutrition screening activities and intake documentation.
- Developed educational materials for diabetes prevention and chronic disease management.
- Presented nutrition education topics to community members and clinic participants.
Food & Beverage Intern
2 Months- Trained 60+ employees on food safety and sanitation requirements.
- Reinforced regulatory compliance within high-volume foodservice operations.
- Assisted with onboarding and operational training initiatives.
Student Manager
1 Month- Supervised daily foodservice operations.
- Maintained food safety and allergen compliance standards.
- Managed inventory and coordinated dining hall operations
Manager
5 Years 2 Months- Supervised and trained 11 employees.
- Managed inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
- Maintained high customer service standards during peak operations.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Nutritional Sciences
B.S. - Nutrition and Dietetics
Skills
Nutrition & Foodservice
Nutrition Education
Program Evaluation
Quality Improvement
Food Waste Analysis
Production Record Auditing
Food Safety Compliance
HACCP Principles
Foodservice Technology
Nutritional Analysis Software
Data reporting
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Educational Material Design
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager, ServSafe Allergen Certification, CPR, First Aid & AED, RAMP Certification, Child Abuse, FBI, and PA Criminal Clearances
Languages
English (Fluent)
Spanish (B2 Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Reading High School Foodservice Internship
08.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Clinical Nutrition Internship
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Project Coordinator
The Food Trust
07.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Food & Beverage Intern
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Volunteer Nutrition Assistant
University of Delaware Nutrition Clinic
02.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Student Manager
Aramark
09.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Manager
Wyomissing Borough Snack Bar
06.2017 - 08.2022Read More
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Professional Studies from Nutritional Sciences
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University of Delaware
B.S. from Nutrition and Dietetics
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