Resume of Qualifications

ESTHER MONTGOMERY SHIELDS-JONES

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Los Angeles, CA 90008

ESTHER MONTGOMERY SHIELDS-JONES

RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Dietetic/Nutrition Position SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in dietetics and nutrition.

Master of Science plus post-graduate study.

Registered and Licensed Dietitian.

Special interest in child nutrition.

Nominated for Outstanding Dietitian by Birmingham Dietetic Association. Consultant to major residential health care corporations. Active in professional and community organizations. Preceptor, Dietary Manager Certification Course.

Lt. Col U.S. Army (Retired).

EDUCATION: Master of Science in Home Economics,

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Houston, Texas

W / BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, DEPT OF

PEDIATRICS

Major, Foods & Nutrition, Minor: Child Development, Emphasis: Nutrition

Served as Graduate Assistant

Masters Thesis: An Assessment of Education Programs for Diabetic Children: Nutrition Education

Graduate Study in Nutrition Administration,

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Food Administration,

TUSKEGEE (INSTITUTE) UNIVERSITY, Tuskegee Institute, AL Dietetic Internship: John A. Andrews Memorial Hospital, Tuskegee Institute, AL

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian

HONORS & AWARDS:

Outstanding Dietitian Nominee

Birmingham Dietetic Association

Outstanding Young Women of America

Outstanding Dietitian Award, Dietetic Intern Class Whos Who in South & Southwest

Two Thousand Notable American Women

ESTHER MONTGOMERY SHIELDS-JONES RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2005-Present (PART-TIME) MED MARKS, INC, VA, Community Based Out-Patient Clinics. Manage clinical nutrition for veterans: nutrition education classes and individual patient diet/nutrition education, instruction and counseling two (2) clinics. Administrative duties required per VA Nutrition personnel. 2000-2005 Inglewood Unified School District, Director Child Nutrition Program,

(RETIRED) Department Food Service. Administered and Managed the total program. Managed approx 100 employees, 22 school sites and budgetary matters. Planned and Supervised menu writing, Free & Reduced Meal Program, application processing and other food service operations & details. Attended required meetings and other meetings designated by the Superintendent of Schools.

Kaiser Permanente, Cadillac, Los Angeles, CA. Renal Dietitian, Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Provided monthly progress reports and attended monthly care plan meetings. Nutrition Education and classes to patients and families. Provided individual progress reports to the physicians in charge. Nutritional Assessments and statistical data for monthly reports and documentation. Nutrition Educator, HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP, Health Enhancement Department, Los Angeles, CA. Provided nutrition education to clients and participants of the medical group through class sessions, group discussions, and individual diet/nutrition instructions to the patient referrals by the primary care physicians (PCP). Provided special group presentations.

Consultant/Dietitian, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, Long Term Care and Dialysis Centers. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition. Conducted in-service classes for staff/faculty. Maintained documentation for medical records. Managed scheduling for health care facilities. Attended and performed QA/Audit & multi-disciplinary meetings. Consultant/Dietitian, VIVRA CORPORATION, Community Dialysis Centers, Gulf Region, Norcross, GA. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition. Conducted in-service classes for staff/faculty. Maintained documentation for medical records. Managed scheduling for five (5) health care facilities. Consultant/Dietitian, COMMUNITY DIALYSIS CENTER, Birmingham, AL. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition. Conducted in-service classes for staff/faculty. Maintained documentation for medical records. Attended QA/Audit & multi-disciplinary meetings.

Dietary Consultant, SALEM NURSING HOME AND REHAB CENTER, Pickens County, Reform, AL. Consultant to long- term health care facility. Advised managers on food service operations and quality assurance/quality improvement. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition management. Nutrition Consultant/Services Coordinator, BEVERLY ENTERPRISES LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE, Southeastern Region, Duluth/Atlanta, GA. Consultant at nine (9) locations. Advised managers on food service management and quality assurance/quality improvement. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition management. Dietary Consultant /Staff Dietitian, HILLHAVEN CORPORATION, Mid- Atlantic Region, Nashville, TN. Consultant to seven (7) facilities. Advised managers on food service management and quality assurance/quality improvement. Provided nutrition education and advice on clinical nutrition management. Varied Dietetic/Nutrition Positions: Dietary Director, Nutritionist for WIC Program, Clinical Dietitian, Senior Dietitian, Dietitian for home care unit, psychiatric and alcohol/drug unit, Diabetes Instructor and counseling to adults and children, Instructor in Clinical Nutrition.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Lieutenant Colonel, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, 1207th USA Hospital, Tuskegee, AL, and USA Hospital, Columbus, GA. Served as Officer-In-Charge of units food service operations. Assisted NCO with schedule planning and coordinated on-the-job training at Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Benning,GA. Officer-In- Charge for units weight control program.

Commissioned Captain, 1976; promoted Major,1983, Lt. Colonel, 1990. Active duty, Gulf Crisis, 1990 and Operation Desert Storm,1991. Retired, December 31,1997. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

American Dietetic Association

Consultant in Health Care Practice Group

Alabama Dietetic Association

Career Guidance Chairman

Alabama Consultant Dietitians in Health Care

Birmingham Dietetic Association

Secretary-Treasurer

California Dietetic Association (CDA)

Los Angeles Blacks in Nutrition & Dietetics

National Organization of Minorities In Nutrition & Dietetics Consultants Dietitians Group of the American Dietetic Association School Food Service Professionals of the American Dietetic Assoc Speaker, Dietary Managers Workshop, Montgomery, AL Speaker, Dietetic Interns Graduation, Tuskegee University Sickle Cell Foundation

Fund Raising Chairman

Board of Directors

Reserve Officers Association

National, State, and Local Workshops, Conferences, Conventions, and Seminars related to Nutrition. PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:

St. Marks Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL

Choir, Womens Group, Vestry Committee & Clerk

Trinity Baptist Church, Los Angeles, CA, Sanctuary Choir, Easter Committee

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter, Birmingham, AL, and Los Angeles, CA Top Ladies of Distinction, Metropolitan Birmingham Chapter and Los Angeles Chapter National Association of University Women, Los Angeles Chapter

The Coalition of 100 Black Women, Los Angeles Chapter

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