Manager Medical

DALTON H. CHEUNG, MS, RD

■ **** Tyler Ave. H*** ■ El Monte, California 91731 ■ 646-***-**** ■********@******.***

REGISTERED DIETITIAN with 2 years of diversified dietetic experience in developing curriculum, motivating

and working with clients & patients from various age groups and backgrounds to achieve reasonable dietary

objectives. A multicultural and personal professional offering relevant experience encompassing:

■Group Education ■Client/Patient Relations ■Nutrition assessment and consultation

■Data Analysis ■Potential Evaluation ■Diet budgeting and planning

■Strong inter-racial and inter-social communication ■Educational Material Development

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Researched, developed and implemented practical and entertaining healthy nutrition curriculum to aspire

and benefit the general public of Hawaii.

Coordinated efforts to consolidate 5-week inmate menus of 7 correctional facilities and prisons for

the state of Hawaii, and facilitate over $10M contract with vendors to achieve state budgetary goals and

maximizing potentials.

Modified institutional menus and improved productivity that reduced the overall annual food budget by

17% in 7 correctional facilities and prisons in Hawaii .

Demonstrated dietetic and leadership expertise by providing continuing education opportunities to

nutrition professionals in Hawaii for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) in the 2012 annual conference of the

Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.

EXPANDED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Los Angeles,California US/ Boston, Massachusetts US

PERSONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN - September 2013 to present

Manage medical complications by providing education and consultation to elderly and retired clients with diabetes.

Assist all clients with weight management by providing one -on-one nutrition counseling and follow-up assessment.

Develop nutrition curriculum to aid dietary compliance of clients in th e areas of healthy diet with limited budgets.

Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences/Online Academy,University of Hawaii at Manoa - Honolulu,Hawaii US

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT / TUTOR - December 2009 to August 2013

Provided academic assistance and taught graduate level class in the absence of professor. Provided online tutoring

experience to students. Worked and interacted well with all students from elementary school to college.

Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) - Honolulu, Hawaii US

REGISTERED DIETITIAN / PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER - March 2012

Presented at the 2012 annual ANFP conference and provided continuing education opportunities to nutrition

professionals in Hawaii for 1 CEU by introducing the updated MyPlate guideline and related case studies.

Hawaii state 4-H, University of Hawaii at Manoa - Honolulu, Hawaii US

DIETITIAN EDUCATOR - January 2012 to March 2012

Promoted healthy eating habits to the general public of Hawaii by representing Hawaii state 4-H of the US

Department of Agriculture in presentations at conferences and workshops. Involved in the development of

educational materials and activities for the Hawaii 4 -H campaign "Get Eating for Health."

Corrections Division, Hawaii State Department of Public Safety - Honolulu Hawaii US

CONSULTANT DIETITIAN / QUALITY ANALYST - July 2011 to January 2012

Oversaw the entire menu analysis and modification of 5-week cycle standardized menus and various medical diets

for all 7 correctional facilities and prisons in the state of Hawaii. Achieved state budgetary compliance for accounts

over $10M and reduced overall annual food budget by approximately 17%. Provided necessary in-service

education to the corrections division and medical division.

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Hong Kong

REHABILITATION & RESEARCH ASSISTANT - October 2008 to August 2009

In charge of the rehabilitation programs in outpatient clinic for post -stroke and Parkinson's Disease patients and

conducted physiotherapeutic assessments and nutrition consultations. Involved in the rehabilitation research

associated with Chinese Human spaceflight mission and Chinese spacecraft SHENZHOU 7 and related

administrative activities. Managed and analyzed research data obtained from assessments.

Department of Clinical Nutrition, University of University Chandler Hospital - Lexington, Kentucky US

CLINICAL DIETITIAN TECHNICIAN - November 2006 to August 2007

Assisted Clinical Dietitians in daily patient screening, analyzed and determined acuity of each patients for dietitian

referrals. Maintained communication with low acuity patients and family members by provided nutrition education.

University of Kentucky Extension Services - Lexington, Kentucky US

COMMUNITY DIETITIAN INTERN - June 2007 to July 2007 (8-week Community Rotation)

Developed, coordinated, and implemented communit y nutrition and health courses for general public. Evaluated

dietary studies and participated in nutritional and epidemiological researches. Participated in the development of

program proposals for federal funds.

Lourdes Hospital - Paducah, Kentucky US

CLINICAL DIETITIAN INTERN - March 2007 to June 2007 (12-week Clinical Rotation)

Conducted nutritional assessment and provided consultation to patients, physicians, and the interdisciplinary

healthcare team. Conducted monthly in-service education to professional staffs. Experienced in areas including

outpatient dialysis clinic, inpatient rehabilitation, cardiovascular, pulmonary, ICU and CCU.

University of Kentucky Dining Services - Lexington, Kentucky US

FOODSERVICE MANAGER INTERN - January 2007 to March 2007 (8-week Administrative Rotation)

Managed large-scale menu planning and meal preparation for over 4000. Budgeted for purchased food items,

equipments, and supplies from contracted vendors. Trained and managed foodservice workers in daily operations.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

MASTER'S OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES - August 2013

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Honolulu, Hawaii US

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOTECHNICIAN - May 2011

University of Hawaii - Honolulu, Hawaii US

BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS - August 2007

COORDINATED PROGRAM (CP) INTERNSHIP IN DIETETICS - August 2007

University of Kentucky - Lexington, Kentucky US

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration - 2008

SKILLS

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin in Chinese.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SPSS, FoodProcessor, basic HTML website development

HONORS

Published, "University of Kentucky Introduces Gourmet Sandwiches", The National Association of College an d

University Food Services. Campus Dining Today. Spring 2007.

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