Experience

Public Health Solutions

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Center Manager, Neighborhood WIC

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  • Oversee daily operations of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at 2 community sites• Lead site team in delivering top quality customer service in compliance with New York State (NYS) and Local Agency (LA) policy• Develop team to enhance their roles by means of in-house trainings and professional development opportunities• Conduct quality assurance reviews of client records and identify areas of improvement• Establish relationships with community partners to expand reach of program• Handle WIC participant complaints as needed while maintaining program integrity• Ensure facility is well-maintained and resolve issues immediately Show less

• Nutritionist

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Provided individual nutritional counseling and facilitated group discussions to WIC participants following a "participant-centered" approach• Maintained accurate documentation in the NYS WIC Management Information System to measure changes in participants' nutritional status• Obtained hematological and anthropometric data as necessary for proper nutritional risk assessment• Participated in NYS Department Of Health WIC Quarterly Assurance Evaluation to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance efficiency in core services offered• Participated in LA Compliance and Self-Assessment to support WIC site goals• Provided exemplary customer service to resolve participant issues/concerns and preserve participant loyalty Show less



NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Entry Processor

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Processed data entry of nutrition education workshop results and staff timesheet into the New York State Health Commerce System and Microsoft Excel databases• Identified and corrected paperwork errors accordingly• Organized and maintained workshop paperwork for proper filing• Translated handwritten anecdotes from participants from Spanish to English

• Interpreter/Translator

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Interpreted nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstrations from English to Spanish• Assisted with the preparation and implementation of nutrition education workshops, including translation of presentation materials• Marketed and promoted program at farmers’ markets and childcare centers to ensure minimum required level of participation is achieved• Conducted set-up and break-down of tent, table, cooking equipment and educational materials



City Harvest

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cooking Matters Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Implemented Cooking Matters hands-on courses in healthy cooking and nutrition for low-income families in City Harvest's Healthy Neighborhoods of the South Bronx and Washington Heights/Inwood • Organized weekly communications with volunteers and partner sites regarding course logistics, challenges, and troubleshooting • Delivered course content and interpreted in Spanish as needed for groups of 15-20 people of various age ranges • Managed the procurement of course materials for all partner sites according to programming commitments and projections • Administered evaluation, reporting, and documentation for courses‬ in a timely manner • Recruited, trained, and retained culinary, nutrition, and support volunteers who lead courses • Researched, wrote, and edited quarterly newsletters that showcase Cooking Matters programming efforts and successes Show less



Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Food Educator

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Supervised 18 adolescents in the development of counter-marketing campaigns against the promoters of unhealthy food • Co-facilitated workshops on food consumption, marketing, and systems in low-income communities • Provided administrative support including scheduling meetings and calls, purchasing materials, and program reporting • Supervised 18 adolescents in the development of counter-marketing campaigns against the promoters of unhealthy food • Co-facilitated workshops on food consumption, marketing, and systems in low-income communities • Provided administrative support including scheduling meetings and calls, purchasing materials, and program reporting



Edible Schoolyard NYC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Intern

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  ● Participated in a nutrition education project at PS/MS 7 and Global Tech Prep to incorporate lessons on nutrition for middle school students within the organization’s existing Kitchen and Garden class curriculum ● Researched practices in nutrition education to develop effective lessons in nutrition ● Attended meetings with Edible Schoolyard NYC staff relevant to curriculum development ● Participated in a nutrition education project at PS/MS 7 and Global Tech Prep to incorporate lessons on nutrition for middle school students within the organization’s existing Kitchen and Garden class curriculum ● Researched practices in nutrition education to develop effective lessons in nutrition ● Attended meetings with Edible Schoolyard NYC staff relevant to curriculum development