Christina Ruiz

San Diego-Escondido, CA • christinaruiz87@gmail.com • ruiz145@cougars.csusm.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position in a health & wellness or educational setting
EDUCATION
California State University San Marcos, CA- Kinesiology/Health Science B.S. (graduating May 2019) 2017-Present
Master of Public Health Degree (beginning August 2019)
MiraCosta College - Oceanside, CA- Associate Degree in Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Nutrition, Health and Kinesiology 2012-2018
Miramar College - San Diego, CA-general education 2011-2016
Mesa College - San Diego, CA-general education 2011-2012
UEI College - San Diego, CA – Dental Assisting Certificate 2010-2011
Leeward Community College – Pearl City, HI -general education 2008-2009
International Air & Hospitality Academy – Vancouver, WA – Airline Travel & Hospitality Certificate 2005

Relevant Coursework
Anatomy, Physiology, Health Promotion, Gerontology, Human Development, Health & Drug Education, Epidemiology, Biology, Microbiology, Nutrition,
Excersise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, BioEthics, Psychology, Chemistry, Bio Statistics, Sociology, Motor Control, Stress Management, & Physics

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• Ability to think critically, acquire, analyze, and interpret data, and procure, evaluate, and apply current research literature
• Advocate for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Familiar with all aspect of general office maintenance including filing and data entry
• Hard working, trustworthy, dependable individual with excellent work ethic
• Strong written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations
• Great attention to detail and patient safety
• Cross cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse individuals
CERTIFICATIONS
• BLS-CPR / Heartsaver-First Aid
• Registered Dental Assistant License
• CRLA Tutor Level II

HEALTHCARE WORK EXPERIENCE

Personally Fit Inc. – San Diego, California Physical Therapy Intern (unpaid)
01/2019-Present
Palomar Medical Center – Escondido, California Pathmaker, Medical Interpreter (unpaid)
10/2016-08/2018
Dr. Virginia Padua Mattson, D.M.D.- San Diego, California Registered Dental Assistant
08/2011-08/2012 and 07/2015– 03/2018

ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE

MiraCosta College– Oceanside, California
06/2018- Present STEM Center Biology Tutor- Apprentice III
06/2017-Present Microbiology Open Lab TA- Apprentice III
03/2018-10/2018 Academic Success Coach with TASC
08/2016-10/2018 TASC CRLA Certified Tutor (Bio & Spanish)
05/2017-06/2017 GEAR UP Summer Instructional Aide III
08/2016-12/2016 Math Learning Center Student Worker
01/2016-05/2016 and 08/2016-12/2016 BIO 292, Biology Intern (unpaid)
CSUSM Bridges Program – San Marcos, California
01/2017-05/2017 Lab Assistant in Dr. Jane Kim’s Lab

HOSPITALITY WORK EXPERIENCE

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa – Carlsbad, California Beverage cart attendant
10/2012 – 07/2016
Applebee’s Restaurant - San Diego, California Server
07/2010 - 08/2011
The Counter – Honolulu, Hawaii Server
02/2009-05/2010
Sam Choy’s Restaurant- Honolulu, Hawaii Hostess/Cashier
2007-2009
Outback Steakhouse- Miami Lakes, Florida Server
2005-2006