Wine Educator

• May 2019 - Present

Health & Nutrition Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Present

1) Conduct literature review (100+ articles), apply critical thinking and analysis, plan paper, obtain input from team and act as lead writer for peer-reviewed journal article re: primary healthcare advocacy in Ontario (paper review in process)2) Health Consultant/Contributing Editor for Parent Genie (start-up internet company) (ongoing)3) Develop recipes, plan & write cookbook "Home Cooking East & West" with sections on Kitchen Happiness with Domestic Helpers, Food Safety and Menu Planning (published)4) Co-author book on Traditional Chinese Medicine for beginners (in process)

Health Room Support

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

1) Managed Secondary Health Room (support staff, supplies, documentation, healthcare) under supervision of Health Room Supervisor 2) Provided emergency first aid and illness support to students and staff 3) Provided continuing health education to teaching/support staff and students 1) Managed Secondary Health Room (support staff, supplies, documentation, healthcare) under supervision of Health Room Supervisor 2) Provided emergency first aid and illness support to students and staff 3) Provided continuing health education to teaching/support staff and students

Project Associate

• 2014 - 2014

1) Wrote abstract and paper for submission to peer-reviewed journal using provided data2) Wrote final grant report using provided data 1) Wrote abstract and paper for submission to peer-reviewed journal using provided data2) Wrote final grant report using provided data

Instructor of English

• 2011 - 2013

1) Based on established curriculum, and supplemented with additional material as required, provided English language instruction to clients ranging from kindergarten-aged children to business level individuals and groups 1) Based on established curriculum, and supplemented with additional material as required, provided English language instruction to clients ranging from kindergarten-aged children to business level individuals and groups

Owner and Instructor

• 2011 - 2013

1) Provided a range of cross-cultural cooking experiences and resources to Japanese clients using “easy English” 1) Provided a range of cross-cultural cooking experiences and resources to Japanese clients using “easy English”

Project Manager - Northern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

• 2006 - 2011

1) Coordinated 2006 “Aboriginal Diabetes Education and Management Needs Assessment in Northern Ontario” to identify available services and service gaps in 110 First Nations and 138 off-reserve organizations and was primary author of the final report to Ontario Ministry of Health2) Managed NOADI from 2007-2011 – reviewed stakeholder proposals, made funding recommendations to ensure priority needs were addressed, arranged training opportunities, provided support to stakeholders, ensured accountability, summarized data and wrote reports, shared best practices locally, nationally and internationally via website, presentations, posters, articles and marketing tools

Consultant

• 1997 - 2011

1) Co-developed tools and resources including “Aboriginal Diabetes Self-Management” e-learning CD; “Diabetes – A Basic Introduction: e-Learning for Healthcare Professionals” CD and online modules; and “Reference Guide: Diabetes Management in the Sioux Lookout Zone”2) Co-investigated and wrote “Implementing group-based diabetes education: Impact on indicators of health, access and satisfaction”, “Defining the continuing diabetes education needs of acute care nurses in northern Ontario”; “The Northern Diabetes Health Network: Accountability and Quality Improvement”; and “Changes in client outcomes over 2 years”3) Wrote “NDHN Working Model for Collaborative Diabetes Care” and NDHN Annual Reports4) Developed and presented numerous oral and poster presentations for local, provincial, national and international audiences

Diabetes & Nutrition Consultant

• 1996 - 2007

1) Wrote national award-winning resource for diabetes prevention in Aboriginal youth “I can win over diabetes? Sweet! A Videogame Puzzle Book” 2) Developed nationally-acclaimed diabetes resources e.g. “Radio Diabetes” CD, “A Week of Healthy Meals & Menus”, “Backyard Veggies”, “Eat Well & Save Money”, “Aboriginal Youth – the Power of Health”, “Diabetes Club Manual” and “Diabetes Resource Guide”3) Wrote Aboriginal Nutrition Chapter (Section 4) of “Healthy Eating Matters - Food and Nutrition Toolkit for Residential Care Settings” for The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services4) Conducted pilot-test interviews re: regional validity of NutriSTEP preschool nutrition screening tool for Sudbury and District Public Health Unit 5) Evaluated William B. George Long-Term Care Facility’s nutrition services - assessed residents’ nutrition status; prepared/delivered “Nutrition and the Older Adult” for healthcare workers; wrote final report with recommendations6) Developed/facilitated diabetes prevention & management workshops/community kitchens for workers and clients of Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle, Windigo First Nations Council, Kitchenuhmaykoosib First Nation7) Facilitated interactive workshops for Windigo First Nations Council & the Independent First Nations Alliance to create diabetes workplans, evaluation plans and budgets8) Provided nutrition education and support to physician-referred clients from the Hugh Allen Clinic re: heart health, weight management, micronutrient malnutrition and eating disorders9) Developed and delivered prenatal nutrition education program using game format10) Team-taught workshop for TB educators on curriculum development11) Facilitated “Secondary Stroke Prevention Program” 12) Systematically reviewed available research on diabetes in First Nations for Health Canada13) Systematically reviewed available research on PCBs in northern Ontario for Health Canada. Noted shortcomings and made recommendations for future research.

Program Coodinator & Dietitian Educator

• 1994 - 1998

1) Managed a staff of five (four healthcare professionals and an office assistant) 2) Wrote policies & procedures, successful funding proposals, final grant reports & annual reports3) Pilot-tested CDA’s new program standards and ensured standards of care were met4) Initiated research projects, prepared abstracts, papers and presentations5) Wrote nationally-marketed children’s book and colouring book “An Elder’s Teaching Helps Jerephine”6) Designed the “Northern Ontario Budget-Wise Food Guide” and “Diabetes Jeopardy”7) Provided diabetes and nutrition education to clients, their families, communities and healthcare providers

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

• 1991 - 1994

1) Assisted in preparing and delivering course curriculum to students at 3 junior high schools 2) Launched a successful community-based English conversation classes for adults3) Built positive relations with students, staff, Board of Education, parents and community4) Promoted cross-cultural exchange and understanding5) Wrote a cookbook for ALTs which is still in current use; published articles in the national and prefectural AJET magazines; and presented numerous demonstration classes/professional development seminars both regionally and nationally