Karim Torres
Chula Vista
Summary
Customer-oriented Store Manager offering over 8 years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.
Also Im a Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases, and enhance personal wellness. Highly skilled at collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care. Proven to help organizations grow by providing personalized care, to empower patient/co-workers and to integrate every possibility to ensure success.
Knowledgeable Nutrition Assistant with 10 years of experience and is considered reliable and adaptable employee that easily works with various types of people, teach-to and learn new skills.
Always open-minded for new ideas, projects, open to feedback and be ready for success.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Coordinator
Family Health Ceners of San Diego
San Diego
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Collaborated with department manager to develop strategies for achieving expected amount of patients and qualified visits.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected clinic demands.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees.
- Led employee performance year evaluations and provided with an inspirational/motivational but objective to retain quality personnel.
- Assisted with developing and implementing quality and patient-service strategies to improve quality of care, patient retention and overall patient profitability.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Nutritionist
Family Health Center of San Diego
San Diego
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Offered subject matter expertise for clinical assistance and program services like WIC.
- Monitored patients' progress and adapted nutrition plans to personal milestones and needs (Prenatal).
- Analyzed clinical and dietary histories to determine patients' nutritional needs and design effective dietary intervention strategies.
- Provided personalized phone counseling on diabetes management (gdm)-self management education, hypertension, dyslipidemia, anemia, gastrointestinal problems, pregnancy and infant feeding.
Clinical Dietitian
Pherreyra Wellness Center
Tijuana
12.2017 - Current
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Analytics Consultant
General Nutrition Center, GNC
El Cajon
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Gathered and organized data to analyze current industry trends.
- Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
- Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.
- Explained technical concepts to non-technical staff members in easy to understand language and concepts.
- Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
- Recognized issues and collaborated with leadership to formulate solutions.
- Generated KPI reports to monitor service levels, identify trends and execute root cause analysis.
General Store Manager
General Nutrition Center
El Cajon
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels.
- Hired and trained 7 employees for expansion store.
- Fostered healthy team environments to promote collaboration and boost productivity.
- Collaborated with visual merchandising team to develop strategies to drive profitability.
- Established membership loyalty implementing rewards program to drive client retention.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Hired and trained 6 employees for expansion store.
Deal Closer
Elor Energy Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Clairemont Mesa
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered excellent customer service by identifying needs and recommending custom solutions.
- Educated customers about products and services to generate interest and close sales.
- Communicated with potential customers to assess business goals and build rapport.
- Organized, filed and maintained customer, department and regulatory loan records.
- Worked with third-party vendors to address and clear loan closing requirements.
- Checked applicant credit, personal references and employment histories.
Assistant Manager
Adidas
San Diego
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Sanoviv Medical Institute
Rosarito
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Created new dishes to develop healthier meal options for patients.
- Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.
- Delivered thorough and accurate documentation to create detailed additions to patient's electronic health record.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Sales Associate, Team Lead and ASM
Reebok
San Diego
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Nutrition in your healthy lifestyle
Tijuana
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Created new dishes to develop healthier meal options for patients.
- Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Fit Macroplaza gym, Renovatio Crossfit box and Border Cross Center
Tijuana
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Answered questions regarding fitness equipment to gym patrons and offered information on wellness strategies.
- Initiated group programs to challenge members to make exercise part of daily routines.
- Managed fitness and recreation facilities, verifying safe and clean facility and equipment conditions.
- Showed members how to complete exercises and use machines properly and safely.
- Prepared and implemented budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing and maintenance plans.
Registered Dietitian Internship
IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security)
Tijuana
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
- Delivered thorough and accurate documentation to create detailed additions to patient's electronic health record.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Completed thorough research into different topics and prepared reports detailing information obtained and relevant insights.
- Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
- Analyzed and prioritized multiple responsibilities.
- Collaborated with supervisors and submitted reports and spreadsheets for review.
Sport Nutrition Dietitian Advisor
Kellogs
Tijuana
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
- Created new recipes based on organic, local food sources and promoted low-fat and low-sodium diets.
- Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
- Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
- Researched calories and nutritional content of various meals and summarized data in comprehensive reports.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Lactation Consultant
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA09.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana
Tijuana MX12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Universidad Iberoamericana
Tijuana MX07.2013
Skills
- Employee supervision
- Project management
- Training and mentoring
- Risk management
- Staff training and development
- Outstanding communication skills
- Diet coordination
- Food science understanding
- Decision-making
- Flexible
- Training & Development
- Reliable and trustworthy
- PPE use
- Supervision
- MS Office
- Critical thinking
- Working collaboratively
- People skills
- Schedule management
- Procedural improvements
- Resource utilization
- Staff development
- Issue and conflict resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nutrition Coordinator
Family Health Ceners of San Diego
06.2022 - 04.2024
Nutritionist
Family Health Center of San Diego
01.2022 - 05.2022
Analytics Consultant
General Nutrition Center, GNC
05.2021 - 01.2022
General Store Manager
General Nutrition Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Deal Closer
Elor Energy Clairemont Mesa Blvd
03.2021 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Adidas
09.2019 - 03.2021
Clinical Dietitian
Pherreyra Wellness Center
12.2017 - Current
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Sanoviv Medical Institute
09.2016 - 09.2019
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Nutrition in your healthy lifestyle
01.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Associate, Team Lead and ASM
Reebok
01.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Dietitian (Mexico License)
Fit Macroplaza gym, Renovatio Crossfit box and Border Cross Center
12.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Dietitian Internship
IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security)
06.2012 - 11.2013
Sport Nutrition Dietitian Advisor
Kellogs
02.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Universidad Iberoamericana
Master of Arts - Education
Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana
Some College (No Degree) - Lactation Consultant
University of California - San Diego