Mustafa M. Masoun Shahbandar
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A young Nutrition specialist with first-hand practice on athletic nutrition as a result of five-year tenure as an athlete and student at the world renowned Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence. The athletic education and achievements were succeeded by acquiring a bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a university that provided me with a solid education in addition to internships at respected organizations.
Educational Degrees:
The American University of Madaba - Jordan
Bachelor degree in Health Sciences - Nutrition and Dietetics October 2015 – June 2019
Emphasis on Clinical nutrition and Health Science where I have prepared and presented several research papers on those subjects.
The graduation project is about a study conducted by a group of students on data from a survey that aims to understand the barriers that prevent Jordanian adolescents from adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Statistical software was used to analyze the data collected from 1050 students.
Following are two examples of the research papers I have conducted: o Health supplements as functional food for athletes o Food inspection
Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence - Qatar
Certificate – Qatari Secondary School Studies
September 2010 - June 2015
I had my education and professional athletic training for grades 8 to 12 at Aspire Academy for Sports excellence. This wonderful experience emphasized on Athletics, weight exercise and best practices in performance nutrition. I have earned several medals and awards at international competitions in Sweden, Qatar, France and South Africa. I became aware of the importance of nutrition at the academy as nutrition specialists supervised the type of food served to sports students where certain food categories are given an additional importance as functional food. This led me to study nutrition and dietetics at the university. Internships:
Internship in Food Services
Millennium Hotel Amman
1/9/2018-18/9/2018
The Internship focused on the use of International food standards to ensure food safety and quality. Particular focus on HACCP and the proper ways of implementation and certification on ISO22000 and HACCP. The hotel received those certificates in 2015.
Internship in Therapeutic Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition Arab Medical Center – Amman
10/6/2019-10/7/2019
The internship at this prestigious hospital provided me with hands-on experience dealing with patients cases. I have come to identify the relationship between the patient disease, history and laboratory tests necessary to come up with a diet plan that is most suitable for the patient. I have also acquired skills in nutrition counseling to deal with patients by to assess dietary intake and identify areas where change is needed. I have also improved my communication skills interacting with doctors and diet specialists.
Internship at Nutrition Consultancy center
Serein Al-Behari Nutrition Center – Amman
20/7/2019-20/8/2019
Internship as a nutrition specialist at Serein Al-Behari private nutrition clinic. Excellent opportunity to practice various cases of patients requiring nutrition consultancy. Procedures included assessment of patients by asking them about their diets in order to make suitable modifications according to their weight and health status for those interested in weight gain or reduction. Specialized therapeutic dietary consultations where provided to patients to assist in the healing process suggesting the type of diet according to their disease. Training:
CME 2nd Scientific Day International Conference
Entitled: “Recent Approaches in Nutrition and Health” Amman – Jordan 1/12/2018 - Accredited by Jordan Medical Council.
Catalyst - The Training Lab
Entitled: “Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment (NFPA) Training Amman-Jordan 28/6/2019- Accredited by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. NFPA is a systematic head to toe examination of a patient’s physical appearance and function to help determine nutritional status by uncovering any signs of malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies or nutrient toxicity.
Merits and Accolades:
Gothenburg, Sweden Track & Field Grand Prix, 2012-Silver medal in 200m.
Helsingborg, Sweden athletics championship Oresundsspelen, 2013-Bronze medal in 100m.
Cape town, South Africa training camp,2014-Gold Medal in Long jump.
Doha, Qatar Emir cup athletics championship,2015-Gold Medal in 100m. Skills & Interests:
Quick learner and always seeking to expand my knowledge.
Good communication skills & teamwork spirited.
Good computer skills Mac OS and MS Windows.
MS Word, MS Power point, SPSS Statistics.
Gym and strength exercise.
Athletics (Sprinter 100M and 200m and Long Jump)
Swimming.
Volunteered in several community events.
Other Info:
Languages: Arabic: Native Language - English: Fluent in speaking and writing.
Date of Birth: January 5, 1995
Place of Birth: Doha – Qatar
Nationality: Syrian – Born and resident in Qatar