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David Damico

Certified Peer Health Educator

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Whittier, California, United States

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Timeline
About me
Dietitian at Veterans Affairs
Education
- California State Polytechnic University
  2002 - 2005
  B.S Foods and Nutrition; Dietetics Option
- Rio Hondo Community College
  1998 - 2002
  A.S Theatre Arts
- Rio Hondo Community College
  1998 - 2002
  A.A. Liberal Arts
- University of California, Los Angeles
  2005 - 2006
  M.P.H Community Health Sciences
Experience
- Cal Poly Pomona
  Aug 2002 - Jun 2005
  Certified Peer Health Educator
  Educated and counseled peers regarding their health and nutrition. Designed/delivered workshops and displays in health promotion.Delivered presentations on sports nutrition, fad diets, and general nutrition.
- Red Cross CPR
  Feb 2003 - Jun 2006
  First Aid Instructor
  Taught Adult, Infant, and Child CPR and First Aid classes.
- UCLA
  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
  Student Assistant for Student Wellness
  Updated and created handouts for student health website.Taught non-credit health classes for undergrads.Taught basic nutrition to personal trainers.Created health quizzes and games.
- Veterans Affairs
  Jun 2007 - now
  Clinical Dietitian
  Counsel and educate patients using Medical Nutrition Therapy principles for various nutrition-related diseases.Design and implement new classes for weight loss, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.Participate in teams designed to improve quality and performance, including clinic access, no-show rates, and customer satisfaction.Co-write grants for program support.Perform administrative tasks necessary to run nutrition clinic.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Diabetes Educator
  National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
  Jun 2011
- Registered Dietitian
  Commission on Dietetic Registration
  Sept 2007

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