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Hi, I’m Yara Roukos, a registered dietitian and fitness trainer based in Chekka, Lebanon. I design personalized nutrition and fitness programs that help clients achieve sustainable health goals, combining evidence-based guidance with practical lifestyle strategies. I’m passionate about empowering people to lead healthier lives through education, motivation, and supportive coaching.
Over the years I’ve built a diverse career spanning healthcare, food safety, and online coaching. I founded and lead Health-focused initiatives, work as a freelance fitness auditor, and provide online training to clients globally. I’m committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality, client-centered programs that make healthy choices achievable.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Fitness Manager at Marina Del Sol Resort, Lebanon
September 1, 2025 - PresentSupervise daily gym operations and staff performance. Design and implement personalized fitness programs for clients. Ensure hygiene, safety and equipment maintenance standards. Collaborate with nearby companies to offer employee discounts and attract new members.
Food Safety Freelance Auditor at Innovative Food Production Company, Lebanon
September 1, 2025 - PresentConduct hygiene and food safety inspections across kitchen and service areas in around 10 restaurants in North Lebanon. Identify non-conformities and verify corrective actions. Verify temperature logs, storage conditions, cross-contamination control, etc. Record and submit audit reports online through the VFPC360 application.
Online Fitness Trainer at Self-employed, remote
September 1, 2020 - PresentDesign personalized online workout programs (8 or 12 sessions per month). Conduct virtual training sessions via video calls and monitor client progress. Provide guidance on exercise form, injury prevention and nutrition advice. Communicate regularly with clients to motivate and support their goals.
Gym Owner, Clinical Dietitian and Fitness Trainer at Foodly Fit Fitness ByM, Lebanon
August 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Created personalized nutrition programs for 50+ patients monthly. Built individualized exercise schedules for 15 private clients and monitored progress. Reviewed daily income with a 0H difference. Maintained safety and hygiene standards for equipment by cleaning weekly.
Food Safety and Quality Inspector at Miramar Resort, Lebanon
November 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by implementing proper hygiene, sanitation, and quality control measures in restaurants to prevent contamination. Trained kitchen employees on food safety and sanitation practices. Prepared reports for the executive chef to evaluate kitchen staff.
Clinical Dietitian at Alejandro Nehme Medical Center, Lebanon
October 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Approached meal plans for general patients, for special requests or critical cases to meet 100% of client needs. Followed up with clients every 2 weeks to adjust diets and track progress. Increased client base by 70%.
Head Dietitian and Kitchen Manager at Al Salam Hospital, Lebanon
June 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Managed kitchen staff to ensure 100% dedication to food safety standards. Completed daily documents required by HACCP 22000 to verify conformity during processing and meal lines. Assessed and educated new patients daily about nutritional lifestyles related to medical conditions using recognized techniques.
Child Facilitator Volunteer at Lebanese Relief Council
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Conducted a water recycling project in two cities (Tripoli and Four?). Educated over 50 people on clean water practices, hygiene, and disease prevention. Taught waste segregation, recycling, and eco-friendly habits through interactive activities.
Therapeutic Dietitian Trainee at Nini A Hospital, Lebanon
February 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Informed patients about medical nutritional therapy through brief training. Collaborated with other health professionals to create a multidisciplinary team improving health outcomes by at least 20%.
Food Safety Inspector Trainee at InterContinental Phoenicia Hotel, Lebanon
September 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Inspected kitchens daily for conformity to HACCP norms and prepared daily reports for the responsible inspector.
Fitness Manager at Marina Del Sol Resort
September 1, 2025 - PresentSupervise daily gym operations and staff performance. Design and implement personalized fitness programs for clients. Ensure hygiene, safety and equipment maintenance standards. Collaborate with nearby companies to offer employee discounts and attract new members.
Food Safety Freelance Auditor at Innovative Food Production Company
September 1, 2025 - PresentConduct hygiene and food safety inspections across kitchen and service areas in around 10 restaurants in North. Identify non-conformities and verify corrective actions. Verify temperature logs, storage conditions, cross contamination control, etc. Record and submit audit reports online through VFPC360.
Online Fitness Trainer at Self-employed
September 1, 2020 - PresentDesign personalized online workout programs for clients on 8 or 12 sessions per month. Conduct virtual training sessions via video calls and monitor client progress. Provide guidance on exercise form, injury prevention and nutrition advice. Communicate regularly with clients to motivate and support their goals.
Gym Owner, Clinical Dietitian and Fitness Trainer at Foodly Fit Fitness By M
August 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Created personalized nutrition programs that promote healthy lifestyles for 50+ patients monthly. Built individualized exercise schedules for 15 private clients and monitored progress. Reviewed daily income with a year-over-year difference. Maintained safety and hygiene standards for equipment.
Food Safety and Quality Inspector at Miramar Resort
November 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by implementing proper hygiene, sanitation, and quality control measures in restaurants to prevent contamination. Trained kitchen employees on food safety and sanitation practices. Prepared a report twice per week for the executive chef to evaluate kitchen staff.
Clinical Dietitian at Alejandre Nehme Medical Center
October 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Approached meal plans for general patients, for special requests, or for critical cases to meet 100% of clients' needs. Followed up with clients once every two weeks to adjust diets and track progress. Increased client numbers through personalized care.
Head Dietitian and Kitchen Manager at Al Salam Hospital
June 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Managed kitchen staff to guarantee dedication to food safety standards. Completed daily documents required by HACCP to verify conformity during food processing and meal lines. Assessed and educated new patients about nutritional lifestyle for medical conditions.
Child Facilitator Volunteer at Lebanese Relief Council
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Conducted a water recycling project in two cities (Tripoli and Tyre). Educated over 50 people on clean water practices, hygiene, and disease prevention. Taught waste segregation, recycling, and eco-friendly habits through interactive activities.
Therapeutic Dietitian Trainee at Nini Hospital
February 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Informed patients about medical nutritional therapy through short training. Collaborated with physicians and nurses to create an effective multidisciplinary team for patient health improvement.
Food Safety Inspector Trainee at InterContinental Phoenicia Hotel
September 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Inspected every kitchen daily by checking conformity to HACCP norms by 95% and presented a daily report to the responsible food safety inspector.
Education
Professional Masters degree in Innovation and Formulation of New Nutraceutical Products at Lebanese University
January 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Lebanese University
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Professional Masters in Innovation and Formulation of New Nutraceutical Products at Lebanese University
January 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Lebanese University
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Qualifications
Personal trainer
October 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Fitness Trainer
January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021Personal trainer
October 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Fitness Trainer
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Manufacturing, Retail
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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