Gina Castiglione RD, LDN

Experience

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  Forever 21

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Sales Associate

  Welcomed and offered outstanding customer service, Made certain the store preserved its first-rate visual presentation.

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  McKinley Health Care Center

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Dietetics Intern

  Worked under the primary dietitian who specializes in eating disorders. Directed the inaugural Eating Disorder Awareness Walk in Champaign where nearly 100 people attended. Designed the schedule for the walk to follow. Provided 10 volunteers specific duties to complete during the walk. Organized the entertainment for the walk. Communicated with 30 local businesses to encourage donations and sponsorship.

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  FONA International

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Grain Research and Development Intern

  Compounded flavor chemical refills that were used to flavor a variety of grain products. Created flavor libraries by grouping together different flavors or companies to save for future use. As well as tested products that were going out for production. Ran events as part of the Picnic Committee. Volunteered at Riverwoods Family Campus by organizing and preparing their complex for the next group of children to attend camp.

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  Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - Varisty Room

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Student Employee

  Worked with the Sports Dietitian, Katie McKinney, MS, RD, CSSD, to prepare food for 200 athletes and coaches. Maintained dining room facility and sustained sanitation standards during set-up, operation, and tear-down.

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  Garage Clothing

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  Sales Associate

  Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features. “Go the extra mile” to drive sales. Maintain stock and presentable conditions in assigned areas. Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options. Work with co-workers to ensure proper customer service. Build productive trust relationships with customers.

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  TouchPoint Support Services

  May 2016 - Mar 2021

  Responds to customer complaints in person at the time of the complaint; provides one-on-one attention to detail. Ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals. Directs and participates in the overall preparation, service, sanitation, and safety of the facility and employees in accordance with company standards and government regulations. Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service. Responsible for proper cash handling, including deposits, petty cash, and change funds. Show less Assists patients in completing menu selections according to their specialized diet as assigned by dietitian. Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on specialized diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections. Provides basic nutrition education to patients, documenting care to patients in the medical record, under the direction of the Registered Dietitian. Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies. Show less

  • Patient Services Manager

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Patient Services Supervisor

    Oct 2016 - May 2019

  • Diet Clerk

    May 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Mérieux NutriSciences - North America

  Mar 2021 - now

  Clinical Research Coordinator
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  Biofortis Research

  Feb 2022 - now

  ▪ Collaborates with Research Director and Research Scientists to create and develop protocols that are consistent with clinical Standards of Operations and ensures protocol procedures are able to be performed as detailed in the protocol▪ Works with the Director of Project Management and the Director of Sensory to coordinate clinical research projects▪ Manages the research clinic through personal efforts as well as input to his/her direct reports with the main goal of ensuring clinical research participant safety while delivering quality, timely, accurate and reliable results▪ Collaborates with the Vice President of Operations and the General Manager to plan, prepare, control, monitor and forecast the clinic budgets to enable the business to meet the financial contribution margin target. This includes a wide range of activities including controlling budgeted spending, working to improve staff efficiency, strategic budget negotiations with sponsors, managing the timing of and level of deployment of both internal and external assets, revenue recognition verification and developing regular project specific status updates▪ Manages the business development process by connecting with existing clients and/or developing new client relationships to bring in new, feasible studies▪ Supervises the activities of departmental personnel to ensure operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and assigned tasks▪ Communicates any emerging client requirements to appropriate personnel as needed▪ Educates and trains departmental personnel on correct procedures and new methods. Evaluates current methods and recommends modifications as new proceduresbecome available▪ Assists departmental personnel with clinic tasks as needed to ensure timely results▪ Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and standards for research, including IRB regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines▪ Oversees the recruitment and selection of study participants Show less

  • Clinical Site Director

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Clinic Manager

    Feb 2022 - now