Experience

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  University of british columbia and the yale school of public health

  Sept 2021 - now

  Research assistant

  - Proficiently conduct large-scale nutrient-based algorithm matching of items in the major supermarket retailer dataset to the Canadian Nutrient File, and identifying gaps of information for improvement.- Exhibit ability to inform evidence and research-based food and nutrition policy in the territory.- Contribute towards extensive literature reviews- Collaboration in writing comprehensive reports, and presentation of research at conferences and Nunavut Territorial Nutritionists.- Recognized for reliability and high attention to detail. Show less

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  Aboriginal mother centre society

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  Kitchen manager & nutritionist

  - Oversaw the efficient operation of a commercial kitchen by ordering and monitoring food supply, equipment maintenance, and quality control of served meals.- Prepared nutritious, balanced, and culturally appropriate breakfast and lunch for residents and community members serving 100 meals daily.- Collaborated and coordinated with various departments to identify and resolve issues, while ensuring seamless flow of information. - Onboard and supervised staff and volunteers for events. - Initiate a holistic trauma-informed nutrition education program, teaching healthy eating habits, disease prevention through nutrition, food security, and nutrition for children. - Constantly reviewed and revised the nutrition program based on residents’ needs, made it the most engaging program offered, drawing three times the attendance. - Created a life skills program to equip them with skills and knowledge that empower them through their reintegration to independent living.- Weekly alternation between hosting luncheons for community elders at the centre and distributing food bags to them. These food bags contained a variety of ingredients from different food groups, enabling them to prepare wholesome and easily manageable meals.- Launched private nutrition counselling to focus on individuals’ concerns and goals. - Developed partnerships with external stakeholders such as the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Quest Food Exchange for food donations. - Created a trusting and comfortable environment for the residents while cultivating compassionate relationships to support them through their hardships and trauma.- Provided attentive care of children when needed, ensuring physical and emotional well-being. Promoted engaging activities to encourage development and learning.- Conducted outreach efforts by distributing lunches on East Hastings downtown while fostering connections with community members.- Successfully planned, coordinated, and catered events for up to 150 people. Show less

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  Share family & community services

  Oct 2023 - now

  Food security and food bank program coordinator

  - Leading Tri-City Food Hub Project by researching what groups in the community are not being served, the existing barriers, and developing methods and programs to eliminate them.- Maintaining strong collaborations with nine diverse community organizations in the Tri-City area.- Articulating reports and business proposals for funding.- Utilizing statistical methods to analyze monthly reports on food hamper distribution, client demographic, household size, etc.- Promoting diversity and inclusion through non-discrimination and easy registration for food bank access. Show less