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Pensacola, Florida, United States

Completed qualification testing to tutor elementary to college level math and science courses and standardized testing preparation classes. Utilized motivational interviewing skills to instill confidence in students to excel in their academics. Planned and taught lessons in various learning styles including visual, auditory, reading and kinesthetics in an engaging and effective manner. Advised students with dyslexia and ADHD in a respectful, adaptable and supportive manner to achieve critical understanding of material.

Fairhope, Alabama, United States

Utilized quality improvement models, including cause-effect analysis, to improve patient meal satisfaction and intake levels within isolation rooms. Developed and led in-services on quality improvement initiatives. Accurately utilized the nutrition care process in screening, assessing, diagnosing, intervening, and evaluating care of adult and geriatric patients. Calculated proper TPN and EN formulas to attain nutrition goals and objectives for patients in medical/surgical intensive care units. Navigated electronic medical record for proper screening, assessment, and note-taking for contribution to patient's nutritional care.

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

Established core evaluation components of 7 tele-health program with research team to contribute in larger meta-analysis on tele-health interventions. Evaluated previous research to aide in comprehensive literature reviews on process outcomes in tele-health research providing nutrition and breastfeeding education Collaborated on satisfaction surveys to be validated for the primary outcome of the study. Consolidated each state agency’s budget to collaborate on cost analysis on tele-health strategies. Mastered skills in Microsoft and Excel to present data to each state agency and research team at team meetings.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Engaged with community stakeholders to prioritize various projects to educate and inspire youth and adults towards healthy eating behaviors and beneficial food resources. Designed engaging blog posts, websites, and posters to promote resources for clients that shared credible, evidence-based resources to support nutritional information. Taught webinars for youth and adults that coincided with SNAP-Ed educational programs including Take Control and Color Me Healthy.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Analyzed nutritional information on posted menus in CBORD, a foodservice database, to safely and effectively feed 25,000 students on campus. Processed invoices, requisitions and completed inventories to maintain financial records. Monitored and organized dry storage and refrigerators to exceed protocol standards. Collaborated with coworkers to develop innovative and sustainable nutrition projects at NC State University.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Collaborated with camp coordinators and managers to develop, implement, and evaluate summer camps at Hope Reins, a nonprofit organization that allows children and youth who have experienced trauma gain recovery through equine therapy. Managed the development of the activities section of camp, including physical activity events and arts-and-craft evens. Led one-on-one equine therapy sessions with children ages 5 through 18 with impeccable interpersonal skills.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Organized and managed over 150 volunteer's schedules at the Dairy Education Unit for students at North Carolina State University to gain hands-on education experience in operating a dairy unit. Ensured all volunteers adhered to quality and ethical standards of the Dairy Education Unit to prevent any hazardous risks occurring to animals, students, or staff. Developed volunteering training seminars for ensure students' safety and understanding of roles at the Dairy Education Unit.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Analyzed various public health food safety issues and problem solved to provide exemplary solutions with the Veterinarian Services team. Attended public health conferences regarding swine food safety in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane Maria. Created social media infographics and articles to promote USDA-APHIS VS missions regarding livestock and food safety. Participated in community outreach for the National Scrapie Eradication Program by assisting veterinarians on scrapie testing at local farms in North Carolina.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Completed year-long qualitative research on the use of virtual reality to train nutrition educators in conflict. Col-led research project under supervision of the Principal Investigator completing essential tasks, such as developing project timelines, interview questions, and analyzing data. Interviewed diverse participants on the efficacy of virtual reality nutrition education training. Transcribed interviews to analyze central themes on the use of virtual reality to impact nutrition education in communities using NVIVO Analysis and Microsoft Suites. Presented findings with poster titled “Evaluation of the User Experience of Virtual Reality Conflict Management Training Videos for Nutrition Education” at Undergraduate Research Symposium and was awarded the Outstanding Presentation title.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Assisted PI and graduate students with Matatu Research - Shamba 2.9 clinical research trial on the effects of different probiotics and medicated feed on growth and health of swine. Properly weighed, fed, administered probiotics, and collected blood samples from swine. Accurately collected data with little error mastering skills in Microsoft Excel.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Collaborated with PI and PhD students with study analyzing the effects of dietary anaplerotic carbon sources and ketogenic fatty acids on hepatic fatty acid oxidation in neonatal swine. Properly pipette study samples and effectively used spectrophotometers and analytical balances. Collected and analyzed data in proper format in Microsoft Excel and organized data into tables and graphs. Completed Radioactive Safety Class to safely and effectively work with dangerous isotopes.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services

Completed rigorous graduate program in public health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetic studies. Attained skills.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal Sciences, Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Park Scholar Class of 2019, CALS Honors Society