. Joy Russomano

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Margate, New Jersey

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EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Food Science

Graduated: June 2002

Dean’s List: Fall 1999-June 2002

Research: Co-author: The effect of energy density on food intake among college students aged 18-21. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. October 2002. Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, NJ

May 1998-August 1999.

Richard Stockton College, Pomona, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Concentrated in: Finance and Marketing

Graduated: May 1998

Dean’s List: Spring 1998

Rutger’s University, New Brunswick, NJ

Concentrated in Business and Spanish

Accepted to the Study Abroad Program in Madrid, Spain Dean’s List: Fall 1993-Spring 1995

WORK HISTORY

Registered Dietitian, Flyland Recovery Centers, February 2023-present

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to clients.

Registered Dietitian, BOCA recovery Center, October 2021-present

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to clients in Galloway, New Jersey, BOCA Raton, FL and Bloomington, Indiana.

Clinical Nutrition Manager, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, April 2021-March 2023

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients, staff and family members. Registered Dietitian, Seashore Gardens Living Center, February 2011-Present

Work as the Registered Dietitian for a 152 bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Galloway, NJ.

Adjunct Professor, Atlantic Cape Community College, January 2009-June2012

Taught a 3 credit course entitled Fundamentals of Nutrition. Health Educator, Hummer Whole Health, December 2005-September 2006 Atlantic City, NJ

Work full time as a health educator for the Wellness Center in Bally’s Casino. Registered Dietitian, Brandywine Senior Care, May 2004 – December 2005 Linwood, NJ

Worked full time as a clinical nutrition manager for the long-term care facility, Linwood Care Center and Star Rehabilitation.

Registered Dietitian, Genesis Hospitality Services, August 2003 - August 2004 Cape May, NJ

Worked full time as a clinical dietitian for two nursing homes, North Cape Center and Victoria Manor

Registered Dietitian, Holy Redeemer Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association, July 2003-August 2004, Atlantic County and Cape May County, NJ

Worked part time as home visiting dietitian for both Cape May and Atlantic County.

Nutrition Education Consultant, January 2001 - August 2003 Philadelphia Department of Public Health, DECYWH

Philadelphia, PA

Developed, tested, evaluated, and implemented educational materials for under- served communities of Philadelphia, e.g. Children’s exercise video and lesson plans on nutrition education for Philadelphia schools and recreation centers.

Coordinated several programs focusing on public health issues with a concentration on healthy eating and preventing diseases, e.g. Blood Glucose Monitor Initiative.

Participated in various monthly meetings as an active member of committees supporting public health organizations such as Fun, Fit & Free, Women’s Initiative, and Healthy Start.

Performed nutrition counseling at District Health Care Center #2 in South Philadelphia.

Public Health Assistant, May 2000 - December 2000

Philadelphia Department of Public Health, DECYWH

Philadelphia, PA

Worked as an administrative assistant for Public Health Nutritionist Lorraine Matthews on community nutrition projects. Teacher, Arts and Sciences Academy September 1998 - May 1999 Galloway, NJ

Taught nutritional health and basic Spanish.

Created lesson plans for a class of ten students.

Instituted an after-school program teaching Beginner’s Spanish. ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES

Active member of Southern New Jersey Dietetic Association, January 2001- present

Active member of the American Dietetic Association, January 2000-present

Active in the Fun, Fit & Free campaign with City Hall to make Philadelphia one of the healthiest cities, June 2001- August 2003

Member of WOAR (Women Organized Against RAPE), August 2001 - September 2002

Organized Healthy Start Appreciation Day event held at the Philadelphia Zoo, June 2001 - September 2001.

Organized a Brown Bag event on chlamydia, May 2001 -July 2001

Organized the Folic Acid campaign for the DECYWH, May 2000 -January 2001

Certified Serve Safe Professional for Food Safety and Sanitation, December 1999

Member of the New Jersey Board of Realtors, June 1997 - Present SKILLS

Language:

Able to read, write, and speak basic Spanish.

Computer:

Software: Sigma Care electronic charting, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point,

Creative:

Developed various education materials on health and nutrition for the Philadelphia community.

Developed successful weight-loss programs.

Revised high fat and calorie recipes.

Safety:

Certified: Serve Safe Food Handler, CPR, and First Aid HONORS

Featured in New Jersey Lifestyle Magazine as a Community Dietitian, October 2012.

Awarded first prize for Volumetrics Research Study for Drexel University Research Day, March 2001

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