Tonya M.

Tonya M.

Applications Manager, IT support

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  • About me

    MPH, RD, LD, SNS Nutrition Technologist, Contractor Supporting Child Nutrition Programs

  • Education

    • Coleman College

      1997 - 1999
      Bachelor's degree Computer applications and Networking
    • University of Houston

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Human Nutrition 3.8, Summa cum Laude
    • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Public Health (MPH) Nutrition and Epidemiology 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Combined with Dietetic Intership MPH with concentration in Public Health Nutrition and dual focus in Nutrition and Epidemiology

  • Experience

    • The Sutherland Group

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
      Applications Manager, IT support
    • UT School of Public Health

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
      Dietetic Intern

      Rotation sites:UT WIC - Assessed nutritional status and risk factors, and counseled pregnant women and mothers with children under 5. Assisted in new employee training and development of presentation on epigenetics and maternal obesity for clinic nutritionists. MD Anderson Room Service - Assisted in production of patient meals, physical inventory, updating standardized recipes. Also conducted and analyzed a distribution time study in an effort to improve productivity and customer satisfaction. Dickinson Independent School District - Assisted with elementary menu development for 2015-2016 year following federal and state regulations, attended menu planning workshop, updated district wellness policy, conducted plate and water bottle waste studies, developed and taught 7th grade nutrition education class.American Diabetes Association’s Camp Rainbow - Medical staff member assigned to oversee 3 campers throughout the week: observe for signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, check blood sugar levels and correct as needed, give insulin at lunch based on child's carb to insulin ratio and correction factor. Worked with other interns to create and lead nutrition and diabetes themed games.Memorial Hermann NE Clinical Nutrition- worked with clinical dietitians to assess nutritional status of patients using the NCP. Attended daily interdisciplinary rounds, covered general, surgical and ICU units. Used Care4 EMR for charting.Texas Children's Pavilion for Women - Diabetes management. Worked with RD/CDE team to provide nutrition counseling and diabetes management to pregnant women with diabetes, lead gestational DM classes. Nutritional counseling to clients' referred for preconception, inadequate and excessive weight gain, and inadequate fetal growth.MD Anderson Clinical Nutrition - MNT for malnutrition prevention and alleviation, and side effect management of cancer treatment. EN and TPN management. 1 week staff relief - leukemia unit. Charted in Epic EMR. Show less

    • Mainland Medical Ctr

      Aug 2016 - May 2019
      Clinical Dietitian
    • Aramark

      May 2019 - May 2021
      Clinical Nutrition Manager

      CNM for Houston Methodist Hospital

    • Self-employed

      May 2021 - Jun 2023
      Self Employed
    • Galena Park ISD

      Feb 2022 - Mar 2024
      • Assistant Director of Operations and Personnel Student Nutrition

        Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
      • Student Nutrition Coordinator

        Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
    • Integrated Management Strategies, LLC

      Mar 2024 - now
      Nutrition Technologist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

      IBM
      Apr 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)

      Student Nutrition Association
      Feb 2024
    • Licensed Dietitian

      Texas Department of State Health Services
      Jul 2016
    • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

      American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
      Nov 2019
    • Registered Dietitian

      Commission On Dietetic Registr
      Jun 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Merit Badge Counselor

      Issued by BSA Troop 848 & 849 on May 2019
      BSA Troop 848 & 849Associated with Tonya M.
    • Nursery Volunteer/CCE Teacher/VBS leader

      Issued by St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Jan 2005
      St. Bernadette Catholic ChurchAssociated with Tonya M.
    • Troop Leader

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on Sept 2009
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Tonya M.
    • Cub Scout Membership Coordinator

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Aug 2011
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Tonya M.
    • President/Secretary/Activities Coordinator

      Issued by MOMS Club of Clear Lake North on Apr 2006
      MOMS Club of Clear Lake NorthAssociated with Tonya M.