Sarah Austin

Experience

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  Onslow County Health Dept

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2013

  Nutritionist

  WIC is a federally supported program to help those below the poverty line obtain specific foods, and basic nutrition education.As a nutritionist daily activities may include:• Help determine participant eligibility by using screening and interviewing techniques to obtain pertinent data and information.• To provide nutritional care to clients who are determined to be at low or high risk.• Provide clients with general and in-depth nutrition education and counseling that addressed the dietary issues and nutrition concerns.• To provide general and in-depth breastfeeding information and instruction, while promoting one on one breastfeeding services.• Give instruction in the use of breastfeeding equipment.• Obtain anthropometric data in times of lab technician’s absence. Show less

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  Medifast Weight Control Centers

  Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Assistant Center Director

  Medifast is a clinically proven program to help members lose weight and maintain their loss. We work one on one with our members to provide support, guidance and encouragement.As an Assistant Center Director some daily responsibilities may include:• Daily accountability of center sales dollars as well as member retention and growth• Provide clear and concise directions on a daily basis for other employees• Fulfill all aspects of Center Director duties in their absence• Provide members with nutrition education regarding healthy eating habits and the science of weight loss• Provide support motivation, and education on Medifast personalized programs• Monitor members’ weight loss progress• Preforming Health Risk Assessment and offering advice/solution to reduce risk related to diet. Show less

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  ServiceSource, Inc.

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Nutritionist/Quality Control Manager

  • Provide nutritional analysis for menu development to include creating marketing and nutritional awareness programs.• Works with Executive Chef to integrate special dietary needs to include allergens and product restrictions.• Created and implemented a visual aid nutrition system designed to aid vegetarians, vegans, and high-risk individuals (i.e. food allergies and medical concerns) in making educated nutritional food choices. This program is used at both the FBI and DEA training academies. • Manages quality control program for all sites, conducts site inspections, and provides written records to General Manager and Unit Managers. Tracks required corrective actions and keep accurate records. Show less

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  Alamance County WIC

  Sept 2016 - now

  Nutritionist II/Breastfeeding Program Coordinator