Giovanna Patron

My name is Giovanna Patron and I am a first-generation college graduate from Texas State University as of December 2023. I earned my degree in nutrition and foods with a concentration in dietetics. I pursued a degree in nutrition because I am passionate about the healing and preventative aspects of nutrition. Throughout my educational career, I have gained invaluable knowledge that propelled me to help and counsel others to use food as medicine. I am seeking a position where I can use my expertise to make a difference in people’s through nutrition education and guidance. 

Undergraduate Student Nutrition Coordinator
August 2023 - Dec 2023
TXST WellCats Employee Wellness Program, San, Marcos, TX
- Craft evidence-based social media content
- Create educational nutrition presentations and handouts
- Lead educational group cooking classes
- Shadow nutrition consultations

Server 
Jun 2023 - Present
Luminaire, Austin, Tx
- Serve a high volume of customers ensuring great customer service
- Increase restaurant revenue by 20%
- Manage and balance credit card, cash, and check transactions

Personal Care Attendant
Jan 2022 - Present
Meals on Wheels, Austin, Tx
- Provide essential care assistance to an elderly couple
- Responsible for housekeeping and organizing of daily medication
- Preparing home-cooked meals according to strict dietary needs

Personal Care Attendant     
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
Caring Home Health, Georgetown, Tx
- Providing essential care assistance to elderly couple
- Responsible for housekeeping and organizing of daily medication
- Preparing home-cooked meals according to strict dietary needs

Teller
Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, Austin, Tx
 - Handling of large amounts of cash and coin for deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
- Assist members with opening and closing of accounts
- Provide friendly customer service in person and over the phone

Sales Associate
Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
HomeGoods, Austin, Tx
- Operate cash register for hundreds of transactions a day
- Assist customers in applying for credit cards
- Maintain the visual appeal of the store and organize the flow of new merchandise

Volunteer Experience:

Community Kitchen
New Braunfels Food Bank
- Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for distribution

Youth Mentor
PODER Learning Center
- Provide easy-to-learn nutrition content and hands-on activity

B.S in Nutrition and Foods (Dietetics track) - Cum Laude
Dec 2023
Texas State University
San Marcos, Tx

A.A in General Studies
May 2021
Austin Community College
Austin, Tx