Allyson F. S.

Experience

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  Vector Marketing

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Senior Advisor Sales Representative

  •Scheduled one-on-one appointments and provided personal customer service to clients.•Sold $50,000 worth of kitchen cutlery and cookware.•Trained new, incoming sales representatives. •Worked in a team of 30-35 people to make one of the biggest sales in the country while competing with other offices across different regions in different states.

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  ARC Proshop

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2011

  ARC Proshop Assistant

  •Gained insight on the mechanics of store management, merchandise and sales, finances and product distribution and organization.•Daily duties included the following: manage the store by opening, closing, and maintaining the shop; store upkeep; inventory; manage the cashier; provide one-on-one customer service; and calculate the deposit and the day’s total earnings.•Advised the supervisor and customers about the store's nutrition products, which included products such as Muscle Milk, kombucha, coconut water, vitamin supplements, protein supplements, and snacks. •Responsible for the introduction of new, nutritious foods and drinks for the store.•Trained fellow co-workers and provided insight on the development and organization of the store for relocation.•Worked and managed the sales and services for UC Davis sports events. Show less

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  NorthBay Healthcare

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2010

  Intern

  •Supported the RD and dietitian’s assistant by editing and organizing diet menus of patients, preparing patients’ meals and snacks, and delivering meals to patients.•Consulted and advised patients on nutrition related issues and concerns such as food preferences and food allergies.

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  Woodland Prairie Elementary School

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  After School Program Tutor

  •Taught a class of students, 7 – 13 years of age, and developed lesson plans to improve students’ test scores, GPA, and overall scholastic performance.•Facilitated and supervised projects, activities, school events, and field trips for the students.

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  Makati Medical Center

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  •Observed and assisted RDs and the RD head supervisor by regulating tray line, delivering specialized foods to patients, collaboratively working with the chefs on the preparation of the foods, and producing individualized, powdered nutritional supplements for parental and enteral nutrition supported patients. •Calculated and created data sheets for the caloric, fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake per serving of nutritional supplements.

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  Food Bank of Yolo County

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Movable Market Assistant

  •Worked with the Movable Market nutrition program to provide nutrition education to low-income families and individuals in Yolo County. •Assisted the Movable Market Coordinator/Chef with prepping for distribution sites, selling produce, answering questions and engaging clients at sites. •Organized bags filled with produce and other foods for distribution.•Educated low-income families on healthy cooking through open discussion in English and Spanish.•Helped write monthly newsletters, which incorporated healthy recipes, nutrition facts, and food safety tips. Show less

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  Shaping Healthy Choices Program Research Study

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  •Intern for a multi-faceted research study focused on the life-changing benefits of nutrition education, parent involvement, gardening, and physical activity for elementary students, particularly 4th graders. •Member of the Lesson Development Team: created and published a MyPlate curriculum, including classroom and garden activities, which was implemented in various elementary schools in Elk Grove and Stanislaus County. •Data Collector: helped with the assessments of the test subjects by taking anthropometric measurements, teaching students about the health risks of sugar consumption in a health fair, analyzing plate waste data of the students, and participating in data entry.•Data Analyst: analyzed the study's findings and categorized participants' responses accordingly. Show less

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  Sports Nutrition

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Intern

  •Worked with Dr. Liz Applegate and a team of seven interns to inform and educate UC Davis sports teams about nutrition.•Participated in weekly meetings entailed of brainstorming and discussing upcoming projects. •Developed nutrition-based material including general nutrition tips and MyPlate, designed a dining commons guide to eating healthy, and co-wrote and acted in an educational Youtube video titled, “Eat Up, To Fuel Up: Snacks On The Go” about healthy snacks for busy athletes. •Individually lead UCD Dining Commons tours for various athletes. Provided information and nutrition tips for each station. Show less

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  Methodist Healthcare

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Clinical Nutrition Graduate Assistant

  •Conducted inpatient nutrition assessments and nutrition interventions by applying the nutrition care process.•Advised and educated patients on the nutrition management of specific diseases and conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

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  University of Memphis

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  Graduate Assistant for Dr. Ruth Williams-Hooker

  •Hand-selected to be the graduate assistant for the clinical nutrition director at University of Memphis.•Conducted literature review and analyzed emerging research in nutrition, carefully revised theses for publication, and assisted in various graduate and dietetic internship activities.

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  Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2019

  Clinical Dietitian II

  Primary dietitian for the Comprehensive Care Program and Packard at El Camino, a combined satellite unit of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.Independently managed nutrition and dietary services for the following patient populations: feeding and eating disorders, oncology, and general pediatric patients.Responsibilities included assessing nutritional needs, developing nutritional and educational care plans based on the nutrition diagnosis, implementing appropriate interventions, and monitoring and evaluating the patient accordingly.Participated in several NIH-funded research studies, one of which was a multicenter randomized controlled trial of refeeding in patients with anorexia nervosa. Show less

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  The Healthy Teen Project

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Director of Nutrition

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Dietitian

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2021