OLIVIA PECUKONIS

3 - 17 Fourth Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K8

oliviapecukonis@gmail.com
613-400-4858

EDUCATION
MARYLAND UNIVERSITY OF INTEGRATIVE HEALTH (Sept 2014 - May 2017)

Seeking MSc in Nutrition and Integrative Health with a concentration in Community Nutrition
Education
Modules included: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Human Nutrition:
Micro- and Macronutrients, Life Cycle Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Health Education
Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, and Cooking with Whole Foods Labs

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (Sept 2008 - May 2012)

BA in English with a minor in Leadership Studies
Graduated with University Honors
WORK EXPERIENCE

WABANO CENTRE FOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH, Ottawa, ON (Feb 2016 - Aug 2016)
Nutritional Educator
Completed 135-hour supervised practicum for Masters of Science in Nutrition & Integrative
Health program
Facilitated weekly nutrition education lessons and discussions for the Recipe for Success and
Community Kitchen programs for 20 participants of low socio-economic status
Assessed current nutrition education needs of the population served by Wabano Centre for
Aboriginal Health, outlined inputs/outputs in a logic model format, developed lesson plans,
and selected budget-friendly recipes for demonstration

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Ottawa, ON (Feb 2015 - current)

Whole Body Buyer
Educate customers and offer advice about supplementation using research-based knowledge
of micronutrients, recommended daily intakes and tolerable upper intake levels
Strong verbal and written communicator as demonstrated by excellent customer service
Responsible for ordering over $6000 in product per week, maintaining communications with
vendors and distributors

GAP IN EMPLOYMENT: CYCLING FOR CHARITY (Dec 2013 - Aug 2014)

Cycled over 5000 miles through multiple countries for charity (RESULTS UK). This experience
has instilled an increased confidence in my ability and has contributed to a renewed ambition
to reach populations at-risk for nutritional deficiencies.

DENVER MONTCLAIR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Denver, CO (June 2010 - Aug 2013)

Aftercare Provider (June 2010 - May 2013), Summer Camp Director (September 2012 - August 2013)
Led staff recruitment (24 staff members, 10 weeks, ~200 campers per week)
Edited and oversaw distribution of all marketing materials
Wrote training materials, led staff orientation, and supervised staff during camp
Responsible for communications with parents
Prepared and facilitated hands-on group activities for children (ages 3-10)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
Current ServSafe certification (expires: 12/15/2020)
Received Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Rishikesh, India in November 2013. Studied
yoga postures, meditation, breathing techniques, body awareness, philosophy and anatomy.
REFERENCES

Sophia Kuziel, MPH, CHES, CHHC

Health Education Needs Assessment Instructor
Maryland University of Integrative Health
e-mail: skuziel@muih.edu
phone: (410) 507-1445

Katrina Trines
Health Promoter
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
e-mail: ktrines@wabano.com
phone: (613) 748-0657 ext. 211