Dina

Choucair
Michigan City, Indiana, 47306 dschoucair@bsu.edu 219-561-3526

Education

Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Major: Dietetics
Minor: Food Management
GPA: 3.5/4.0

Work Experience

Brother’s Bar and Grill, Muncie, IN March 2016 to May 2017
Server/Hostess
• Handled customer service, organizing, and cleaning tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Assisted with food preparation before serving

The Stray Dog Bar and Grill, New Buffalo, MI May 2016 to August 2017
Server
• Learn to communicate with many different personalities and cultural backgrounds
• Used my knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergies with customers and staff

Carlson’s Drive-In, Michigan City, IN February 2011 to March 2016
Server
• Prepared food items for customers specific to them
• Maintained proper sanitation throughout the entire restaurant
• Recognized and made accommodations for any food related allergies

Allegre Restaurant August 2017 to December 2018
Manager/server/cook
• Managed dinner events by planning entire menu with recipes and instructions for cooks
• Designed layout and theme for FOH seating/reservations
• Served during events
• Prepared food as a cook

Catering for Profit January 2018 to April 2018
Event Planner/server/cook
• Developed a catering event for the Dean of the Miller College of Business and executive board
for Ball State University
• Designed menu, staffing, and FOH theme
• Ordered linens, chairs, and center pieces


Volunteer Experience

Bethel Pointe Rehabilitation Center November 2017
Student Volunteer
 • Organized hearty snacks for the elderly in a fun, engaging atmosphere
• Companionship with the elderly
• 4 hours

Total Fitness by Krista Bailey June 2016 to Present
Volunteer Assistant
• Shadow and assisting a certified nutritionist in meal planning, exercise routines, and eating
habits for clients
• 160 hours
Student Voluntary Services February 2015 to April 2015
Student Volunteer
• Mentored elementary school children at an afterschool program
• Offered tutoring and companionship
• 25 hours

Activities

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics January 2018 to Present
Rinker Center for International Program May 2017 to June 2017
• Asia-Pacific Field Study in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore
• Explored food and culture among the communities
IU Health Ball Memorial
Diabetes Education Class September 2017 to September 2017
• For academic credit, I attended an all-day session to learn about Diabetes
Practicum February 2017 to April 2017
Job Shadow
• For academic credit, I shadowed 3 dietitians/nutritionist for 10 hours each
CHAARG September 2015 to February 2016
• Engaged in group exercises and meals
Ball State Dietetics Association February 2015 to Present

Skills
Fluent in Arabic
Confident worker
Reliable
Background knowledge in food management
Managed events

Honors, Awards & Certificates
Intern Ready Certificate February 2018
ServSafe Certificate March 2017