Nivine Hanach
Address: Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality: Lebanese
Status: Single
D.O.B: 6, August, 1994
Email: hanachnivine@gmail.com
Mobile: +961-71-272656
OBJECTIVE:
My aim is to work as a full time dietician in a reputable institution; I believe that my ability to carry-out accurate
nutritional assessments, in addition to my counselling and communicative skills will enable me to face a challenging
career ahead in which my primary goal is to promote healthy eating habits and to suggest diet modifications to
individuals.
EDUCATION
BSc Nutrition and dietetics Coordinated Program (with Honors: CGPA: 3.45/4, Major GPA: 3.5/4)
Lebanese American University, September 2012-May 2016
 Senior Study: Effect of violent movies on appetite and food preferences. (90/100)
Lebanese Baccalaureate – Life Science (with Honors)
Amjad High School, 1997-2012
WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS
Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital
Ashrafieh, Beirut, September 2015- May 2016
Clinical Nutrition
Assessed nutritional status, designed and provided medical nutrition therapy for patients in General
Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Nephrology, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, Cardiology, Intensive Care.
Documented progress notes to maintain patients’ records
Follow up patients to monitor their tolerance to prescribed diet
Participated in multidisciplinary hospital rounds
Provided nutritional educations for patients, patient’s family and health care team members
Recommended nutritional supplementation for malnourished patients
Provided Staff Relief as a Dietitian on Intensive Care
Foodservice Management
- Assisted in auditing food production line, helped in preparing diet cards according to patient’s diet order
- Monitored purchasing, receiving, and storage of supplies
- Assisted in food safety management and monitored cleaning and hygiene practices
- Standardized recipes according to standard weights of food items
- Evaluated hospital cafeteria and patient food service
Community
Working on developing and presenting education materials (brochures, postures, games, etc.) and
lectures for different Lebanese schools to increase nutrition and food safety awareness for different age
groups
- Assisted in organizing world diabetes day event to produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness
- Assisted in organizing world organizing “Healthy Living” event at LAUMC-Rizk Hospital, developed and
presented education material; Contacted sponsors to participate in the event
Socrate Catering
Food service Intern
Jnah, Beirut, June 2015 (3 weeks)
Duties:
Food safety trainings for the employees
Followed up temperature, humidity and cleanliness records of premises and equipments
Frequently calibrated thermometers, refrigerators thermometers, and balance scales
Checked receiving and delivery procedure and all its requirements
Traceability, food labelling and expiry dates follow-up.
Performed food safety competency tests for the employees
Established documents and records of all taken measures
Monitored FEFO application
Continuing Education Program Department – LAU Summer Camp
Group Leader for 4 to 7 year old kids
Lebanese American University, July 2015- August 2015
Duties:
Assisted campers with proper attire (swim suits, shoelaces, etc.)
Assisted activity instructor in implementing lesson plan which includes stretching, warm up, swimming.
Encouraged maximum participation throughout the activities with a friendly and outgoing personality.
Provided general supervision and promoted safe participation in program activities.
Appropriately resolved any disciplinary problems arising in my group.
Developed and utilized short games, projects, stories or activities to occupy campers during check-in/checkout, break and other waiting periods.
Cataloguing Department - Riyad Nassar Library
Librarian Assistant (student employment)
Lebanese American University, September 2012- June 2015
Duties:
Performed original and copy cataloguing of all formats of library materials (books, CDs, DVDs, films or other
documents) to facilitate their identification, access, and use.
Considered rules of Library of Congress subject heading policies, Dewey Decimal classification, and the
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals in cataloguing and classifying library materials.
Created item record; assigned cutter and marked spine label for each library item.
Organized library shelves according to their categories and spine label.
Kept records of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken for the head of department.
Development Department, LAU
Phonathon Fundraising Campaign
Student Employment, February 2015-April 2015
Duties:
Called alumni to collect academic funds for needy or talented students
Awards & Certificates
 Certificate of Participation for contributing to the success of the CEP summer camp, June 2015; Awarded as
“Gentle” group leader
 Distinguished list (4 semesters)
 Certificate of Recognition for contributing to the success of the fundraising LAU Phonathon Program 2015 as
a Supervisor, awarded in March 2015 from the President Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra.
 Boecker certificate of completion the level 3 HACCP in manufacturing
 Certificate of Attendance to certify the participation in the Ninth Dubai International Food Safety
Conference (DIFSC) in November 9-11, 2014.
 Certificate of Participation for the successful completion of the workshop titled “One Day Workshop on
Food Safety Management in Beverage Industry” in November 10, 2014 in the Ninth Dubai International
Food Safety Conference (DIFSC).
Activities
 Member of nutrition club at Lebanese American University: Assisted in organizing Nutrition events and
developed education materials (brochures, postures, games, etc.) at Lebanese American University for 3
years, to increase awareness on the importance healthy eating habits
 Member of the Health and environmental clubs at Amjad school
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: Fluent in English, French and Arabic (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), public speaking, team leadership, health education, nutrition
counselling, planning and organizing.
Interests: writing, reading, tutoring, research, health, public health, nutrition-related topics.
Referees
Sandra Karnaby: Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Coordinator
Sandra.karnaby@lau.edu.lb
Lama Mattar: Phd Nutrition, Doctor at Lebanese American University
Lama.mattar@lau.edu.lb
Maya Bassil: Phd Nutrition, Doctor at Lebanese American University
mbassil@lau.edu.lb