Food Demonstration Coordinator at UCLA's Public Health Nutrition Club
September 2017 - December 2018 (1 year 2 months)
September 2017 - December 2018 (1 year 2 months)
- Provided nutrition education to the public through events, tabling at fairs, and classes
- Developed healthy on-the-go, budget friendly recipes for food demonstrations/classes
- Coordinated cooking demonstrations to multiple audiences including staff, faculty, and students at UCLA
Volunteer at Happy Little Sprouts Preschool
June 2014 - June 2017 (3 years)
June 2014 - June 2017 (3 years)
- Responsible for the supervision for a group of four to five toddlers, ages ranging from eighteen months and up
- Organized activities and games that stimulated the children's intellectual and emotional growth
- Aided in preparing day-to-day and long-term schedule
- Kept records of the children's daily activities and discussed dietary needs/concerns with parents, with special concern for children who have allergic skin conditions
Volunteer at Sacramento Women Infants and Children (WIC)
June 2016 - July 2016 (1 month)
June 2016 - July 2016 (1 month)
- Became familiar with software programs tracking confidential information and effectively and accurately handed out vouchers to the families
- Trained in nutrition education, such as basic nutrition of specific food groups, benefits of breastfeeding, and feeding patterns of infants and toddlers, to become a teacher for nutrition classes
Burn Unit Nutrition Intern at UC Davis Medical Center
October 2015 - March 2016 (6 months)
October 2015 - March 2016 (6 months)
- Supported the staff of the UCDMC Burn Unit, a 12 bed Intensive Care Unit, by assisting with feeding and activities surrounding meeting the nutrition needs of the unit’s patients
- Trained to provide the necessary support patients need to ensure intake and enhance patient experience; provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
- Received thorough training on the precautions necessary to enter patient's rooms in isolation and safely care for the patient.
- Trained and received education on ‘burn nutrition’ including the production of shakes.
- Trained and held responsible for following strict food safety and sanitation policies.
- Managed several projects to improve the experience of the burn unit nutrition intern, such as the assessment of goal fulfillment for the burn nutrition internship through the implementation of a survey, and the compilation of current intern advice to aid the transition of new recruits
Burn Unit Nutrition Intern Project
Nutrition Intern at Paul Hom Asian Clinic
April 2015 - September 2015 (6 months)
April 2015 - September 2015 (6 months)
- Individually counseled the underserved, food-insecure patients of Paul Hom medical student-run free clinics in basic nutrition and meal planning on a budget
- Answered questions about meal planning, basic nutrition, and the nutrition content of foods using an interactive approach, implementing tools such as a 24-hour recall sheet, portion kit, and translated handouts
- With the assistance of a Registered Dietitian, trained in the nutritional requirements of common conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia, while provided with teaching materials and templates for both individual counseling sessions and group nutrition presentations
- Provided basic nutrition education for undergraduate volunteers and medical student co-directors of Paul Hom Asian Clinic
- Collaborated with Paul Hom Asian Clinic's Diabetes Committee for the Annual Health Fair in activities such as the planning of a cooking demo activity and creation of the Diabetes Fact Sheet and Calorie Counting Handout
Paul Hom Asian Clinic Projects
Diabetes Handout | |
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Calorie Counting | |
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File Type: | docx |
Health Education Promotion Intern at UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services
September 2014 - June 2015 (6 months)
September 2014 - June 2015 (6 months)
- Staffed HEP tables at special events such as The Buzz, UC Davis Farmers Market and the Wellness Carnival, participated in outreach activities, and distributed HEP marketing materials through various campus channels
- Collected information about nutritional status on campus through Happy Healthy Apple Logo and Hydration Station environmental scans, assessments and surveys
- Wrote article on positive body image, "Increasing Positive Body Image" for Student Health and Wellness Blog to promote student awareness and wellness
- Stocked and staffed Love Lab, a mobile cart taken to various campus locations to distribute condoms and other safe sex products and materials
Mind Spa Wellness Ambassador at UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services
April 2015 - September 2015 (5 months)
April 2015 - September 2015 (5 months)
- Welcomed students to the Mind Spa and guide them to appropriate resources. Instruct students in the use of biofeedback and relaxation techniques, equipment and software.
- Met with students individually, offered peer support and appropriate guidance for further self-care
- Trained in peer advocacy skills such as active listening and creating a safe space
- Maintained equipment, furniture, facilities and material resources for the Mind Spa operations and services. Assisted in keeping the Mind Spa equipment clean between usages.
- Represented the Wellness Ambassador Program at outreach events