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Experience in Management, Health/Nutrition Education, Food Service and Community Outreach in the Greater New Orleans area working with profit/non-profit organizations and state agencies.Coordinate health services, develop nutritional information handouts, conduct individual counseling sessions to patients referred by physicians. Conduct outreach into the Hispanic community to develop community relationships for educational activities and referrals. Design and conduct educational activities such as workshops, seminars, and presentations on an on-going basis for varied audiences. Intensive on-going community building and networking with public and private service providers serving the community.Dietetic Technician, Registered with over 12 years of experience providing individual and group nutrition education and 1:1 counseling; developing and coordinating nutrition care plans; implementing nutrition education programs in diverse communities to give families and youth practical and useful nutrition information, knowledge and skills in making healthier food choices. Conducted and documented nutrition screening and assessments; monitor dietary intake and modified diet compliance of patients, performed diet calculations, calorie counts, menu planning, menu selection and nutrient intake. Maintain databases, records and files.• Excellent organizational and communication skills• Focused, self-motivated and professional• Sound capacity to adapt in harsh environments• Proven track record with consistently meeting deadlines• Proven experience working in community settings with diverse population• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)• Bilingual: Spanish/English (read, speak and write)

Listed skills include Health Education, Healthcare, Nutrition Education, Public Health, and 28 others.