Emily Saperia

Experience

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  Roxbury Youthworks Inc

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

  Community Monitor (student co-op position)

  Monitored, Evaluated, and provided services for a caseload of five Department of Youth Services involved teenagers at an after school Day Reporting Center. Worked with the Boston Police Department to discuss strategies on key issues such as gun control. Raised funds for the 2002 Rodman Ride for Kids.

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  GLSEN

  Jan 2003 - Mar 2003

  Student Intern

  Provided office support, registered annual conference participants using the Excel database, and located sponsors for and organized a major fundraising event. Prepared and took minutes for monthly board meetings.

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  Starbucks

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2004

  Barista, Learning Coach, Retail Specialist

  Train new employees according to Starbucks’ standards, provide legendary service to customers, servecustomized hot and cold beverages, create and promote seasonal retail displays.

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  MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

  Administrative Assistant

  Supported two Promotional Material Review Team (P.M.R.T.) project associates by organizing a backlog of F.D.A. (Food & Drug Administration) files, preparing and trafficking materials for weekly team review meetings, and updating materials’ status in an excel database. Tracked checks and invoices for the meeting planning team using the M.I.N.D.S. computer application.

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  Passkey (now part of Cvent)

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

  Customer Support Representative
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  Writers Guild of America West

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

  Membership Assistant II

  • Tracked union membership eligibility of screen writers employed by relevant TV and film production companies.• Determined eligibility for union membership.• Increased film and tv companies’ adherence to union rules. • Planned events for new WGAw union members. • Organized a major Writers Guild rally in support of striking America’s Next Top Model writers.

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  LegalZoom

  Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  Automation Specialist
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  Nettwerk Music Group

  May 2008 - Feb 2009

  Artist Management Assistant

  •Executed day-to-day management needs for a roster of six bands and singer/songwriters including State Radio, Guster, and fun.•Coordinated tours for State Radio, including advancing all dates, marketing shows, and creating comprehensive tour books. •Produced large-scale (up to 3,000 person capacity) concerts, including sound, lighting, catering, and more.•Administered and helped develop online marketing strategies. •Composed and coded HTML for bi-monthly newsletters and blogs. •Worked with in-house merchandise manager and artists to develop new product designs. •Performed all office management functions, including providing administrative support to the manager. Show less

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  Newton-Wellesley Hospital

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Volunteer, Diet Office
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  Reed Business Information

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  MarketCast Research Assistant (Part-Time Contractor)
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  Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Dietetic Intern, Clinical Nutrition

  •Screened and provided Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for each new admission within 48 hours; followed up with each patient 1-3 times weekly until discharge.• Provided MNT to average daily caseloads of 5 patients.• Tailored MNT to needs of patients with recent traumas: amputations, stroke, severe burns, and spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.• Provided patient-specific oral supplements in accordance with patient needs and preferences.• Calculated and provided enteral and parenteral feeds.• Counseled patients and families on dietary patterns appropriate for a variety of health conditions,including obesity, hypertension, GI disorders, Type 2 DM, heart and renal diseases.• Developed and presented to nurses and patients research-based educational training onprevention of stroke through diet modification. Show less

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  Tufts University

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Dietetic Intern, Foodservice Management

  • Created recipes and materials for and implemented intern project “Taste Ten,” ten days’ worth of new menu items and nutrition education for National Nutrition Month.• Developed and presented food allergy training to 25 Dining Services employees.• Served ~2,000 meals per day to students, staff, and faculty at Dewick-MacPhie residential dining hall.• Supported staff with meal preparation, food safety, recipe development, and allergen monitoring.

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  Milton Public Schools

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Dietetic Intern, School Nutrition Education

  •Developed and taught ten nutrition lessons for kindergarten through high school students.•Topics included importance of produce intake, nutrition for high school athletes, and ‘farm-to-fork.’•Created and taught “Healthy & Happy: Take 5,” an original instruction plan for teaching the importance of eating 5 vegetables and fruits/day; composed interactive sing-a-long learning aid.

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  Share Our Strength

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Dietetic Intern, Community Nutrition (Cooking Matters)

  •Taught weekly cooking, nutrition education, and meal planning lessons for families and individuals at the Blue Hill Ave. Boys & Girls Club, Boston Living Center, and Framingham Head Start.•Conducted cooking lessons, including recipe preparation, food safety measures, and shopping tips.•Purchased and distributed weekly grocery bags for participants to prepare recipes at home.•Led grocery store tours to empower participants to plan healthy, budget-friendly meals.

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  Land's Sake Farm

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Senior Farm Stand Staff (seasonal)
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  Kindred

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  Registered Dietitian

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for 130+ bed building located outside of Boston, MA. •Interviewed residents, family members, legal representatives, and staff to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plan of care, protect and promote residents' rights, and accommodated individual needs and preferences.•Maintained clinical nutrition documentation for residents in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.•Participated in all residents' care plan meetings.•Monitored residents' weights weekly with risk team and updated care plans as necessary for significant losses or gains.•Coordinated with the Foodservice Director the review and customization of regular and therapeutic menus to meet food preferences of residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, Diet Manual guidelines, standard of practice, and regulations.•Recommended and processed diet orders and changes.•Inspected food service areas and monitored practices for compliance with company polices, procedures, standards, and applicable regulations.•Participated in the long-term care survey process.•Met daily with department heads to share information and coordinate care. Show less

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  AMSA Charter School

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Substitute Teacher
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  Waltham Fields Community Farm

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Seasonal Weed Crew

  •Manually removed problematic weeds from produce-growing areas, using hands and tools•Lead weekly volunteer groups in safe, purposeful, and enjoyable weeding activities•Assisted field crew with tasks including planting, transplanting, harvesting, and moving row covers

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  Historic New England

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Greenhouse Assistant, Lyman Estate Greenhouses

  •Maintain proper greenhouse climate for each plant including appropriate watering, placement, and ventilation•Manage pests using approved substances and methods•Propagate plants from cuttings and seeds to grow inventory for sales•Create regular customers by providing welcoming and knowledgeable service•Prepare for and execute large specialized plant sales that require developing tailored knowledge

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  Natick Community Organic Farm

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Assistant Flower Grower

  Propagate, cultivate, harvest, and arrange flowers for CSAs, businesses, high-end grocery stores, florists, and weddings. Supervise part-time flower staff and volunteers. Lead educational groups in hands-on farm learning activities. Deliver flowers to clients.

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  Waltham Seed Garden

  Mar 2020 - now

  Independent Contractor

  Seasonal home garden cleanup and greenscaping using organic methods. Contract farmhand services provided for cultivation, harvest, and more in Eastern Massachusetts. Animal husbandry chores including feeding, walking, and bathing. Custom houseplant up-potting services and advice.

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  Allandale Farm

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Greenhouse Assistant

  Planted, transplanted nursery crops. Maintained greenhouse environment for plant health and disease/pest management. Harvested crops, cultivated fields, cleaned produce when field crew needed additional assistance.

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  TJ Maxx & HomeGoods

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Sales Associate

  Increased sales by providing helpful and friendly customer service. Communicated with customers about company promotions, policies, and special events. Stocked and merchandised shelves while maintaining a neat, attractive, safe, and clean store. Calculated pricing, applied markdowns, and collected payments at point of service.