Community Involvement

Isaac Family Charitable Fund                                                           July 2006-Present
Washington, DC
Member

n  Prepare a balanced meal and feed the less fortunate once a month in Washington, DC

n  Meet regarding distributions of funds to various charitable programs
n  Assisted in preparation for fundraiser banquet for leprosarium in India
n  Hosted an all-day basketball tournament, proceeds went to a leprosarium in India

Simple Nutrition Activities for Children (SNAC)                            June 2011-July 2011

Silver Spring, MD
Nutrition Specialist

§  Delivered interactive nutrition education to children attending summer day camp

§  Assessed children’s nutrition knowledge before and after program
§  Utilized food models and games to introduce nutrition topics

Nutrition Education and Activity Training                                 February 2011-May 2011

Knoxville, TN
Nutrition Educator

§  Presented nutrition topics to children attending an after-school program
§  Utilized Action for Healthy Kids and NFL ReCharge curriculum
§  Engaged in physical activity with children

Andrews University Nutrition Club                                               August 2008-May 2010
Berrien Springs, MI

Vice President

§  Planned and prepared for social activities and health fairs

§  Created bulletin boards for the Department of Nutrition and Wellness
§  Distributed snacks & handouts at Student Center for National Nutrition Month

WE CAN                                                                               September 2009-March 2010
Berrien Springs, MI

Community Nutrition Student

§  Presented interactive nutrition talk for children ages 8-13 and their parents

§  Prepared snacks for each session
§  Participated in 30-60 minute physical activity
§  Provided simple ways for families to apply knowledge gained for the week ahead

Georgetown University Hospital                                                                 December 2009
Washington, DC

Nutrition Assistant                                                   

§  Observed dietitians in oncology, ICU and internal medicine units      

§  Completed patient forms for nutrition care process
§  Assisted in patient education on diabetes
§  Delivered trays to patients
§  Observed food service manager

Lakeland Health Care                                                                                          August 2009
Berrien Springs, MI

Nutrition Assistant

§  Learned the dietitian’s typical daily tasks                                          

§  Completed patient forms for nutrition care process
n  Visited patients to determine if changes needed to be made in food

 Nutrition Mission                                                                                                  March 2009
Pena Blanca, Honduras

Field Worker

§  Presented a talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers in two mountain villages

§  Dietary assessments of children living in mountain villages
§  Conducted a dietary analysis of a cafeteria for malnourished children
§  Assisted in caring for malnourished children in a rehabilitation center
§  Laid tiles in two bedrooms

Andrews University, Dining Services                                           August 2008-November 2008
Berrien Springs, MI

Food Service Management Student

§  Assisted in the cooking, salad and ingredient prep areas

§  Learned and analyzed production planning and forecasting techniques

§  Worked in dishwashing and pot-cleaning
§  Contributed to the improvement and maintenance of quality service

American Red Cross                                                                      March 2008-August 2008
Silver Spring, MD         

Volunteer                                                    

§  Compiled various files for the Vehicle Donation program 

§  Organized the filing system

§  Executed general administrative tasks