Dietitian

• Oct 2018 - Present

Dietitian

• Sep 2020 - Present

Dietitian

• Aug 2020 - Present

Dietitian

• Nov 2019 - Present

Dietitian

• Apr 2018 - Present

Researcher

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2015

Graduate Research Fellow

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

diets; performed research project design, development, execution, and evaluation. Collected and analyzed a wide range of statistical data; produced formal and informal research reports. Produced research proposals, data analysis methodologies, and questionnaires. Performed microorganism culturing, DNA extraction, and PCR. Authored papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals; presented research results to diverse audiences. Provided training and leadership to junior researchers and graduate students. • Recruited and enrolled patients and study participants to investigate use of probiotics and assess quantity of gut microbiota in health, obese, and diabetic subjects, as well as to study the impact of a low glycemic index diet on gestational diabetes mellitus. • Assisted with Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II courses, as well as Introduction to Nutrition Science. • Presented “Double blind randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of probiotic supplementation among type 2 diabetic individuals.” to university, university medical center, and National Medical Research Registry Ethics Committees. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

Researched and collected data for “National Survey of Malaysian Children”, traveling throughout urban and remote Malaysian regions to compile data from individual child assessment, schools, and surveys. Liaised among local officials, families, and school administrators to obtain approval for data collection. Trained, coached, and mentored research assistant team. Designed and validated questionnaires used to survey children. Ensured compliance with Declaration of Helsinki. • Performed bioelectrical impedance analysis of basal metabolic rate and body composition of patients by means of a portable bioelectrical impedance analysis and bone mineral content through portable bone scanner. • Presented “Association of BMI status with sleep behaviors in children aged 6-12 years old.” to university Ethics Committee. Show less

Clinical Nutritionist / Dietitian

• Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

Designed custom clinical nutrition and diet therapy plans for patients of private diet clinic, as well as provided nutritional education, supporting a range of medical conditions—cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, renal disease, liver disease, and obesity. Developed high and low caloric diets, diets for pregnant and lactating women, and diets to promote growth in children. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical team on patient recovery and rehabilitation for a patient with myocardial infarction and stroke. Show less

Dietitian

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2009

Evaluated patient health and nutrition in order to design custom dietary solutions supporting disease management for a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, renal disease, liver disease, and obesity. Consulted with patients to provide education, motivation, and support, encouraging lifestyle modification and diet compliance. • Developed high and low caloric diets, diets for pregnant and lactating women, and diets to promote growth in children. Evaluated patient health and nutrition in order to design custom dietary solutions supporting disease management for a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, renal disease, liver disease, and obesity. Consulted with patients to provide education, motivation, and support, encouraging lifestyle modification and diet compliance. • Developed high and low caloric diets, diets for pregnant and lactating women, and diets to promote growth in children.

Nutritionist & Dietitian

• Oct 2005 - Nov 2008

Planned diet therapies for diabetic patients and provided nutritional education. Performed outreach to newly diagnosed patients and provided education about lifestyle modifications for optimum health. Tracked patient weight and biochemical parameters and performed anthropometry measurements in compliance with ISAK. • Pioneered the center’s first group-style educational sessions for audiences of 20+ patients. • Played instrumental role in successfully reducing patient need for insulin or oral anti-diabetic agent prescriptions. Show less

Freelance Researcher

• Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

Performed research and translation in support of university nutrition department, supporting development of program curriculum and lectures with a focus on nutrition and diet therapy. • Investigated nutritional requirements of from high altitude conditions and extreme weather conditions. • Translated books and papers for professors, including a book on military nutrition. Performed research and translation in support of university nutrition department, supporting development of program curriculum and lectures with a focus on nutrition and diet therapy. • Investigated nutritional requirements of from high altitude conditions and extreme weather conditions. • Translated books and papers for professors, including a book on military nutrition.

Head of Nutrition Unit / Dietitian / Catering Supervisor

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

Held concurrent roles, responsible for managing patient-facing dietetic services and directing the food preparation service to ensure alignment with individual patient dietary requirements. Consulted with and advised patients, physicians, nurses, and catering staff on nutritional issues. Assessed patients referred to the Dietetic Service to design and implement custom diet therapies and nutritional plans for optimum health, critical medical condition management, and chronic disease management; educated patients to promote informed and practical food, nutrition, and health management choices. Performed ongoing patient outreach for discharged clients to ensure diet compliance. Led development of key nutritional department policies, procedures, and standards. Trained, coached, mentored, and managed performance of new nutritionist staff. Oversaw meal preparation and hospital catering service, ensuring consistent food preparation safety and meal quality. Liaised between catering and nursing staff to identify and meet patient dietary therapy needs. Prepared patient status and discharge summary reports. • Spearheaded development of a total parenteral nutrition strategy for critically ill patients. • Propelled rate of referral to Dietetic Service by 50%; created Dietary Therapy Clinic afternoon shift. • Conducted patient and staff meal satisfaction surveys to assess catering service improvements which propelled satisfaction rate by 30%. • Earned recognition and employee award for dedication to patient service and advocacy. Show less

Freelance Writer

• Apr 2005 - May 2008

Authored nutritional articles for academic and general public audiences Authored nutritional articles for academic and general public audiences

International Correspondent

• Nov 2004 - Jul 2005

Private Tutor

• May 1999 - Sep 2003

tutoring various courses to high school students tutoring various courses to high school students