Experience

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  Aupairworld

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Aupair

  I ventured out of my comfort zone to experience a new challenge in a foreign place. As an aupair, I took on the responsibility of caregiver, teacher, cook and friend to four children ages 4 to 9. I heavily relied on patience and the breaking down of communication barriers in order to earn the children's respect. I was lenient and rewarded good deeds; however, showed assertiveness when it came to getting items accomplished. The skills I learned and practiced have defined my work ethic today.

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  Ingalls memorial hospital

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Extern

  Conducted patient, advocate analysis for dietitians in an area hospital. I was using my computer program skills, CBORD and Sorian, to cautiously enter in personal data. In addition to, I exceeded in customer service. I made rounds throughout various hospital floors to patients regarding their menu choices and restrictions. I was extremely attentive and did my best to be accommodating to what changes the patients wanted made to their menu. This externship allowed me to grow more confident and self assured in dealing with hospital patients. Show less

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  Enbridge pipelines

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  Logistics, document specialist and office manager

  Ran a satellite, Enbridge office for a regional pipeline project of over 30 staff members. I supported the project manager and our team members by using my organizational skills to keep track of their individual work, legal documents from 400+ landowners and countless supplies. I developed a better knowledge of excel by accruing project finances, while maintaining upkeep on previously assigned spreadsheets. My overall position was to be a team member and alleviate other people's workload. Having great communication and ties between internal staff and higher executives kept me on point throughout my employment.I know how to work in a structured office setting. My performance accomplishments were support, reliability and responsibility. These traits were major factors that helped my team members complete goals. Show less

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  Head start

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Dietetic intern

  Worked at Dominican University and multiple Chicago Public Schools to make sure Head Start criteria was implemented, giving caregivers more insight to what the children should be eating. I helped create a menu cycle for the month, keeping within the Head Start guidelines and limits. I also created and presented life cycle nutrition information at a resource fair for approximately 150 daycare and CPS employees.

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  Mount sinai health system

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Dietetic intern

  Designed and implemented new safety awareness education for 50+ food service employees, increasing employee’s knowledge on safety for the quarter.Helped market and research the new "Rethink Your Drink" campaign, spreading the awareness of sugary beverages and implementing a strategic initiative of a 50/50 ratio of sugar vs. non sugary beverages throughout the hospital. This job not only allowed me to be the liaison between our beverage reps, but gave me the opportunity to do multiple, hospital wide lunch and learns with 100+ people on cutting added sugar from their diet. Show less

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  Dominican university

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Mba summer residency in kenya, africa

  Worked and studied in Nairobi, Kenya for an International Residency class. Dominican University partnered with Global Alliance for Africa, a non profit organization who offers micro loans to small entrepreneurs in Kenya and Tanzania. The class also shadowed a large scale of organizations, such as Heshima Kenya, Safaricom, flower farms and Tangaza University's MBA program. The experience has been fulfilling and rewarding in all aspects of business, communication and social responsibility.

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  Catholic charities of the archdiocese of chicago

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Nutrition education aide

  Applied my knowledge of nutrition and physical education to teach school children 0-18 the importance of a healthy diet while they are home for the summer. I used the MyPlate guide, along with many other tools, to help children understand the food groups and how to choose different food from each group. I incorporated fitness into the nutrition activities, creating a preventative healthcare atmosphere. I believe that we need to teach children healthy lifestyle choices when they are young, so their future is not compromised by preventable health complications. Show less

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  John h. stroger, jr. hospital of cook county

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Clinical dietetic intern

  Communicated with patients and family members, what medical nutrition therapy patient needed to have a better health outcomes. Listened actively and provided feedback, while meeting with patients and their families, in hopes of improving their outcome through individual, nutritional needs. Performed critical thinking and compassion to come up with a plan of action or adjust their current regime. My job entailed charting and tracking my findings, aiding in the hospital staff’s ability to give the best care. Show less

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  Dairy management inc.

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Science and nutrition affairs intern for the national dairy council

  Helped manage projects as needed to support the sustainability in nutrition team. I also worked with the National Virtual Food Waste and Loss center, which is an effort in partnership with 13 nonprofits to advance awareness on food waste and loss. In addition, I researched case studies and information to showcase dairy's leadership for a site that includes the following stakeholders; businesses, government entities, investors, NGOs, academics and individuals, who want to learn more about their role in meeting a national goal to reduce food waste by 50 percent. As an intern, I was trained in accepting feedback, search engine optimization, personal branding, communications and the role of an RD in business. Show less

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  Local search force

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Director of marketing

  Produced competitive marketing analyses through research and content creation, growing client’s web presence at every stage of their business. I was also involved with performing quality assurance for completed, marketing campaigns and websites, taking corrective measures when needed to ensure no plagiarism or incompetency. My work in competitive marketing analysis gave me the skill set of managing SEO, GoogleAdwords and Proranking for search engine optimization. To strengthen my level of internet marketing and web development, combined with my creative talent, I took on the role of creating websites from scratch when extra hands within the company were needed. Show less

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  Wellness corporate solutions, llc

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Contract health educator, dietitian

  Performed contract work for companies and their employees, promoting healthy behaviors through motivational interviewing and active listening. Used my background in nutrition, psychology and physical fitness to encourage healthy lifestyle changes, answering any questions that fit their individual need and concern. Incorporated my knowledge of lab results and calculations to go over vital information with each employee.

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  Gourmet gorilla, inc. good food for kids

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  School relationship manager

  *Working directly with our National School Lunch Program schools and managing all servers at each of our partnered schools. It is my responsibility to ensure each school is compliant with only serving reimbursable meals, keeping up to date on various server certifications and being trained on daily tasks. *Driving operational directives through helping meal programs remainin budget by managing their school’s food waste. Decreasing food waste involves assistingaccounts in ordering effectively, being able to identify successful and cost-effective mealitems, in addition to helping manage appropriate staffing levels.*Advocating for customer needs as they arise, providing ongoing accountstewardship to ensure positive working relationship between the school andGourmet Gorilla, which in turn helps promote our company's brand and mission.*Using my Registered Dietitian credentials to coordinate and deliver nutrition education in schools. *Working cross departmentally with Gourmet Gorilla staff, helping trouble shoot logistical and menu questions that benefit everyone in our company. Show less

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  Harris county department of education

  Sept 2019 - now

  Work on an at need bases with the on-site Nutrition Services Manager, implementing nutrition and food services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, and other pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines, Including:-Implement and train on the use of Mosaic Nutrition database by Heartland-Work across departmentally with the Education, Operations, Health and Compliance Teams, providing leadership, fostering teamwork, and encouraging active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values. -Ensure the implementation, compliance and renewal of all aspects of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the food service software.-Develop and manage all aspects of the program’s food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations. -Develop written procedures for implementing the Nutrition Services component of the program; develop the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures. -Provide training to all staff and conduct and coordinate nutrition education activities for staff, students and families. Show less Manage and implement nutrition and food services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, and other pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines, Including:-Directly oversee two Nutrition Services Coordinators and one Clerk, in addition to working across departmentally with the Education, Operations, Health and Compliance Teams, providing leadership, fostering teamwork, and encouraging active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values. -Serve as a member of the Head Start management team, overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of Head Start at all levels, with particular responsibility for the nutrition and food services components. -Ensure the implementation, compliance and renewal of all aspects of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the food service software.-Develop and manage all aspects of the program’s food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations. -Develop written procedures for implementing the Nutrition Services component of the program; develop the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures. -Design and implement systems for students to receive comprehensive sensory, developmental and social/emotional screenings; ensure nutrition assessments are conducted for all students and follow-up is completed with families, as applicable. -Provide training to all staff and conduct and coordinate nutrition education activities for staff, students and families. -Design and regularly review program reports to monitor compliance in nutrition services and other program areas. -Complete regularly scheduled site visits, providing technical assistance and monitoring food service operations as needed. Show less

  • Nutrition Services Manager

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Nutrition Services Manager

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2023