Amber Abhold

Amber Abhold
6027 Celestial Avenue N.W.
Albuquerque N.M 87114
aabhold@unm.edu (505) 659-5033

Objective
To obtain a position in the nutrition field that prevents and treats illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications to meet medical nutrition needs.

Educational Experience
2009-present, University of New Mexico Registered Dietetic Internship, Registered Dietitian
completion expected August 2010
2008-present, University of New Mexico
MS of Nutrition, expected May 2011
2005-2008, University of New Mexico, GPA 3.6
Bachelor's of Nutrition of Science degree, May 2008
2003-2004, Central New Mexico Community College, GPA 3.80
Liberal Arts
Employment
2008-2010, Women Infant and Children (WIC) Program-Albuquerque, N.M.
Nutritionist

• Perform administrative duties involved in operation of WIC clinic sites
• Manage people, planning, organizing, implementing program services in compliance with WIC federal

and state policies

• Assess and analyze nutritional intake and health status of WIC clients
• Conduct and coordinate cooking classes, basic nutrition education classes, breast feeding classes,

child behavior classes, and good-parenting classes for WIC clients

2007-2008, Veterans Administration Hospital, Albuquerque, N.M
Nutrition Tech

• Asses and analyze patients medical nutrition needs
• Process food tickets for patients to meet their medical nutrition needs
• Organize food trays for patients and distribute the trays to the patients
• Help prepare food items for all patients
• Assess patients

2000-2008, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Albuquerque, N.M.
Store-Manager

• Supervise six employees
• Manage business finances
• Purchase cooking and food supplies; purchase merchandise from main corporation as well as all other

external resources used as part of productivity

• Train and supervise employees on food, health, and sanitation regulations
• Train and supervise employees on proper food preparation, handling, and storage
• Manage employee schedules

2003-2004, Zale's Jewelry Store-Santa Fe, N.M.
Sales Associate/ Cashier

• Work on the sales floor
• Certified diamond tester

1998-2003, Monica Roybal Community Center Santa Fe, N.M.
Youth development educator

• Conduct and coordinate mentor classes, cooking classes, personal hygiene and grooming classes,

also arts and craft classes for children aged 6-12.

• Instruct basic education classes in nutrition, reading, and social skills
• Instruct physical fitness activities for children
• Personal mentor and tutor for children with special needs

Professional Affiliations

• ServSafe certified
• 2006-2011 Food protection and manager certification examination

Activities

• A variety of physical activities: step aerobics, body conditioning and sculpting, and body core

strengthening

• American Dietetics Association Member

References upon request