JULIA BALLANTYNE
** ********* ****, *** *******, Nova Scotia, Canada B2H 2J1
ac7dzu@r.postjobfree.com
HIGHLIGHTS
• Wealth of experience working in unique clinical laboratory environments
• Broad educational background in nutrition and health sciences
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics)
2009-2014
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice
2018
National Academy of Osteopathy
Toronto, ON
WORK EXPERIENCE
Breast Milk Dietary Technician
February 2015-March 2018
IWK Health Sciences Centre, NICU
Halifax, NS
• Practiced safe handling, storage, preparation, fortification and delivery of expressed human breast milk using aseptic techniques and correct fortification procedures
• Communicated effectively with a multidisciplinary care team in an ever-changing clinical environment
• Educated parents on topics relating to breastfeeding and their breast milk supply, while being mindful of sensitive familial situations
Formulary Technician
November 2014-March 2018
IWK Health Sciences Centre, Formulary
Halifax, NS
• Ensured proper storage, preparation and delivery of a multitude of dietary formulas
• Efficiently communicated with Dietitians and nurses in order to maintain knowledge of all patient diets and ensure patient safety
• Routinely ordered stock to maintain levels of dozens of specialized products and laboratory materials
Research Assistant; Nova Scotia Child Care Project
June 2014-January 2015
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
• Ensured the validity of all research by accurately collecting, encoding, transcribing and analyzing data, while developing extensive knowledge of suitable database tools, research software and spreadsheets
• Built strong ability to prioritize work in order to meet frequent deadlines and personal goals
• Contributed to team decision making in order to maintain research direction and complete goals
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified in Advanced Food Safety Training
• Certified in WHMIS training
• Intermediary knowledge of French
• Certified in Teaching English as a Second Language REFERENCES
References upon request