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BETHANY M. BENSON
PROFILE
Over 12 years of experience as a proactive and resourceful nutrition and lactation consultant. Extensive experience with a culturally diverse mothers and families developing superior interpersonal skills. Self motivated and able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management and promoting cost effectiveness. Multiple nominations and awards for exceptional breastfeeding support. Recent recipient of the prestigious Breastfeed Los Angeles Training Consultant Scholarship. Lactation & Doula Support Event Planning Educator
Provide substantive lactation
assistance and skilled technical
management of maternal or infant
lactation related problems
Plan, coordinate and execute events
including meetings and fundraisers
Conduct breastfeeding classes with
upcoming and new parents
Preparation of birth plans and
preferences; provide comfort
measures during labor & delivery
Ability to contact and oversee
outside vendors including caterers,
entertainers and photographers
Preparation of lesson plan and class
materials
Acute and patient listener; ability to
maintain positive attitude
Careful to maintain within budget
guidelines
Engaging educator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nutritional Program Assistant March 2006 to Present WIC Program Irwindale, CA
Provide direct nutrition services to individual clients and small groups enrolled in the WIC Program. Conduct nutritional education classes in both English and Spanish. Public speaking and outreach to clients of different cultures and backgrounds. Evaluate eligibility, perform nutritional assessment for individual clients and audit files. Attend health fairs to raise public awareness about the program as well as health and nutrition issues. Prepare educational materials and development of education and outreach initiatives. Duties also include scheduling appointments, data entry, bookkeeping and heavy telephone contact with clients and the general public, drafting correspondence and coordinating meetings. Key Achievements
Top Customer Service Representative for the last 3 consecutive years
Certified Speaker for Outreach Seminars
Award Recipient for Best Nutritional Class Trainer Sales Representative / Cashier March 2005 to January 2006 Nordstrom Cerritos, CA
Ensured exceptional service in accordance with corporate standards for excellence. Provided personalized assistance to customers ensuring a positive shopping experience and establishing a basis for repeat patronage. Positioned merchandise for maximum display effectiveness. Highest accuracy of register tallies. Key Achievements
Earned recognition for achieving monthly sales goals
Created highly praised and compelling seasonal and promotional displays Wheelchair Attendant June 2003 to March 2005
Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles, CA
Assist elderly and disabled passengers to and from airplanes and throughout the airport; carry passenger luggage. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Certified Lactation Consultant — UC San Diego Extension Program. Recent graduate of Certified Doula — CAPA Association Labor Doula Program SKILLS
Applications: Word 2016, Outlook, PowerPoint; Internet Providing Culturally Competent and Caring Lactation Education Support to Prenatal and Postpartum Mothers and Families