Richard Xiao
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Education:
MS Nutrition (2017), George Mason University 3.87 GPA
Lifespan, Culture, Macro/micronutrients, Weight, Safety, Program Development, Assessment, Policy
BS Biology (2014), Virginia Commonwealth University magna cum laude
Neurophysiology, Cell, Animal, Micro, Nutrition, Immunology, Capstone Laboratory
BS Psychology (2012), Virginia Commonwealth University magna cum laude
Stress, Social, Developmental, Abnormal, Medical, Relations, Psychopharmacology, Capstone Research
Relevant Experience:
Loudoun Pediatric Obesity Coalition, Director of Communications (Jan.2016-July 2017)
Producing and managing a new communications outlet through a community social media page, broadcasting healthy tips for overall health and wellness
Directing subcommittee and collaborating with other health-conscious professionals to promote community outreach
Food As Medicine Training: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (June 2016)
Intern for Real Food for Kids
40 educational hrs. of how to integrate nutrition and health psychology into clinical practice, medical education, and community health
Work History:
Diet Technician
Center for Discovery Eating Disorders Recovery- Alexandria, VA (Aug. 2016-Aug. 2017)
Individualized/group menu planning with related nutrition education and kitchen skills
Streamlined more efficient facility grocery stock, dietary budget, and meal prepping
ServSafe, CPR/CPI Certified
New employee and intern trainer
Research Assistant
Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, GMU- Fairfax, VA (Aug. 2015-June 2016)
Collecting anthropometric data
Coordinating ongoing projects
Examined and reviewed literature for group discussion
Managed the flow of participants during experiments
Generated informational reports based on collected data and notes
Data analysis using SPSS and PASW software
HIPAA and CITI certified
Department of Social and Behavioral Health, VCU Medical Center- Richmond, VA (Aug. 2014-Aug. 2015)
“Appraisal/Diagnostic Delay in Colon Cancer; Family-Patient Comm. and Economic Outcomes”
Transcribed patient/caregiver interviews
HIPAA and CITI certified
Medical Scribe
Memorial Regional Medical Center Emergency Room- Mechanicsville, VA (March 2010-Aug. 2012)
Advanced proficiency in medical terminology, medical chart documentation
2,000+ hrs. clinical experience and aid in medical procedures with direct patient interaction
Maintained administrative duties: telephone, faxing, photocopying
Promoted to trainer in June 2011; trained 5-7 employees every 6 months