Luisa S. Vielledent

**** *** ****** **. ** Paso, TX 79912 915-***-**** or 915-***-**** ad3n16@r.postjobfree.com . A driven Health Science major with a great expertise in clinical and child nutrition, surveying and telemarketing, who seeks a job that is challenging that will enhance work curriculum.

Summary of Qualification

Strong educational background in health and nutrition.

Works effectively with diverse groups of people including children.

Excellent research skills.

Highly trainable, adapts well to changes and pressures in the workplace.

Friendly and with an upbeat attitude. A proven leader.

Ambitious and hardworking, committed to excellence.

Effective communicator, both written and oral.

Education:

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX. Graduated: May 2004

Bachelor of Health Science, with a minor in Community Health Education.

Professional Title: Health Educator/Nutritionist

Key Courses: Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Anatomy, Biology,

Substance Abuse, Community Health Education, First Aid

& Safety Practices, Access to Human Health, Public Health

Administration, Program Planning and Evaluation.

Activities: Tutoring a Japanese 8 year old, Participated in NMSU Nutrition Club, Assisted Nutrition Conferences such as the American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition

Conferences in Philadelphia, PA. October 2003 & in San

Antonio October 2004.

Nutrition Project Class Coordinator for 2 of Dr. Maria

Duarte-Gardea’s nutrition classes A school semester was

dedicated to plan and coordinate a city wide Diabetes project

that included 60 participating El Paso restaurants with the

participation of the 2 nutrition classes. This project was

developed to determine how our city restaurants are

accommodating our diabetics in our community. Surveys

were completed and evaluated

University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX Attended from 1998-2000

Key Courses Biology and Dimensions of Wellness

Activities: Participated in Fundraisers and used my telemarketing skills to contact past alumni, also worked in the school computer lab.

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La Sorbonne, Paris, France Attended from January 2000- June 2000

Key Courses French Conversation I, II and Phonetics and Art History

Activities Attended many excursions throughout France, Monaco,

And Belgium.

Computer Skills

I have worked with Ms: Powerpoint, Word, and with Excel. I have also used Nutri-Quest and Foodworks.

Work Experience:

San Antonio, TX 1999-1999

Lab Assistant at the University of the Incarnate Word while going to school full time.

Assisted students with various computer software, and helped them with any difficulties they encountered using the computers.

Opened the computer lab frequently at 8:00am.

In charge of keeping track of who enters the lab, as well as ensuring that they were signing in correctly.

Salary: $ 5.75/hr

El Paso, TX 2000-2001

Telemarketer for Brylane telemarketing company.

I was able to show my customer service skills with customers.

Data entry was my main task

Salary: $7.75/hr

El Paso, TX. 2001-2002

Research telemarketer for Data Source a telemarketing company.

I used my good communication and customer service skills to conduct Transportation research surveys.

Data entry was my main task

Salary: $8.00/hr

El Paso, TX. 2002-2002

Nutrition Research assistant and surveyor for Dr. Maria Duarte-Gardea.

I was able to put my knowledge to the test. I participated in research projects

such as a breast cancer study that involved face-to face interviews at Texas Tech

Medical Center.

Learned how to use the Nutri-Quest computer software.

Worked on Dr. Maria Duarte-Gardea’s Powerpoint presentations.

Salary: $8.00/hr

El Paso, TX. 2003-2003

Researcher & Surveyor for the Policy and Economic Development at UTEP.

Surveyed/Interviewed Mexican Population at local shopping center.

Salary: $8.00/h

El Paso, TX 2003-2004

Nutrition Project Class Coordinator for 2 of Dr. Maria Duarte-Gardea’s nutrition classes A school semester was dedicated to plan and coordinate a city wide Diabetes project that included 60 participating El Paso restaurants with the participation of the 2 nutrition classes. This project was developed to determine how our city restaurants are accommodating our diabetics in our community. Surveys were completed and evaluated.

Salary: none

El Paso, TX 2004-2004

Nutrition Research assistant for Dr. Maria Duarte-Gardea in a: Breast Cancer Research Study done at Texas Tech Medical Center.

Conducted weight and hip measurement screenings

Screened for Acanthosis Nigricans

Worked with medical team to screen patients for project participation

Planned, Developed, & presented a Healthy Eating Class for Breast Cancer Patients.

Salary: $8.00/hr

El Paso, TX 2004-2004

A 6 month Nutrition Intern at Rio Vista Rehabilitation facility with Registered Dietitian Edna Alvarado.

Worked with Cardiovascular Rehab patients. Planned, developed, and implemented a healthy eating plan and presented as a nutrition education class.

Worked with Renal patients. Gave nutrition education to renal patients. This is part of a procedure that needs to be completed prior to patient release from facility.

Observed Renal patient lab evaluations prior to any transplant procedure.

Attended Nutrition trainings with Edna Alvarado R.D. at Texas Tech Medical Center.

Worked with PKU children screenings, diet evaluations, and lab analysis evaluations.

Worked with Dietitian to review Cycle Menus

Assisted with Gestational Diabetes classes at Providence Memorial Hospital

Assisted in PKU patient evaluations and lab analysis with a pediatrician.

El Paso, TX 2004-2004

Quality and Control Specialist: For International Nutrition Inc.

(Vitamin and supplement comp)

Assisted Assembly line workers with quality and compliance issues

Assured Quality of product.

Conducted Product Quality testing (measured width and weight of product)

Developed Standard Operating Procedures for manufacturing area.

Planned and Coordinated Nutrition Seminars

Salary: $9.00/hr

El Paso, TX 2004 - ?

Child Nutrition facilitator for Region 19 Head Start Program and Nutrition Service Area.

The child nutrition facilitator is responsible for the implementation of Nutrition services and any other nutrition related function of the Head Start Program. These functions refer to the five areas of expertise in nutrition, they are: Laws and regulations, Meal service, Special diets and or special dietary needs, Staff Development, nutrition education, community nutrition education, and kitchen operations for Early Head Start children (ages: 0-3 yrs.) and Regular Headstart (ages: 3-5 yrs.) .In order to deliver an optimum level of nutritional well being of children and their families, a true alliance with parents, caregivers, site staff, and community partners must be established. This will lay the foundation for early intervention, particularly to that which relates to feeding. The following are detailed tasks performed on a routine basis:

Plans and coordinates nutrition activities (national nutrition month, intellizeum-field trips, food service week preparation).

Completes monthly nutrition articles for the monthly newsletter.

Updates education curriculum on physical activity and nutrition, nutrition education activities for the Food Show (food tasting event) and Nutricise the border a city wide event.

Plans and evaluates the Staff development programs to meet training needs of Site Managers, Clerks, CORT’s, CCP’s, Teachers/TA, Cooks and food service drivers.

Plans, Coordinates, Implements, and evaluates Pre-services and In-services for Early Headstart and Regular Head Start

Facilitates, reviews, and asseses Early and Regular Headstart children health screenings for any nutritional needs.

Plan, Develop, and Implment cycle menus for regular and early head start children.

Plans and coordinates Early Head Start and Regular Headstart Meal and Transportation Services.

Implements Early Head Start and Regular Nutrition Education Services throughout the Headstart sites.

Attends region 19 child nutrition trainings, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program), CATCH trainings, PRISM trainings, local workshops, and out of town conferences.

Region 19 Directors/Supervisors Meetings

Partners with EPCC Dietetic students and have them train and work on Head Start’s Nutrition Services.

Facilitates Kitchen Equipment /Supplies (non-food, paper, chemical, equipment supplies and have them available for all sites)

Collect and Translate Monthly ISD menus.

Complete Nutrition Monitoring/TA checklist and CACFP Monitoring checklist twice a year.

Plan, develop, and implement 11 Kitchen staff schedules and task distributions.

Implement HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Care Points) Plan in all Head Start Kitchens.

Nutrition education is given on a routine basis to Cooks, Child Care providers, Teachers, CORTS, Site Managers.

Salary: $32,100/year

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, English and a moderate understanding of French as well.

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