Alanna Clark
Concord,NC
Summary
Experienced Nutritionist with 12 years of expertise in assessing lifestyle factors and conducting nutrition assessments. Skilled in developing personalized diet and lifestyle changes for positive outcomes. Experienced in health education and promoting wellness to underserved groups. Seeking a full-time position to utilize interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. Passionate and academically qualified job seeker aiming for a public health and wellness specialist role to contribute to company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Maternal and Child Health Nutritionist/Educator
Mecklenburg County Health Department
Charlotte, NC
07.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve nutrition deficiencies and excesses.
- Assessed nutritional needs of 20+ participants to provide individual and family nutrition education.
- Used Crossroads to create, update and maintain documentation and reports.
- Used motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients and caregivers to follow recommended guidelines for well-balanced diet.
- Performed nutrition assessments by interpreting biochemical, clinical, and anthropometric data.
- Performed height and weight measurements to obtain medical data needed to assess nutrition risk.
- Instructed children and families on appropriate therapeutic diets to help manage medical conditions.
- Collaborated with health centers and medical teams to coordinate client care regarding health conditions and supplemental health services.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating and living.
Online Instructional Coach
Instructional Connections
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Recorded 50+ student performances for critical review and examination.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners in subjects of Clinical Nutrition, Wellness, and Introduction to U.S Healthcare Systems.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Collaborated with teachers to determine how best to support student success.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Nutrition Educator
Carolinas HealthCare
Charlotte, NC
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Participated in nutrition education classes for area schools to educate students on planning and preparing healthy meals.
- Researched nutrition education methods and developed effective education programs and services.
- Promoted health through nutrition by teaching nutrition techniques and behavior modification to small groups.
- Researched and formulated health enhancement plans for specific illness sufferers.
- Conducted 50 nutrition analysis assessments per day in accordance with Nutritional Care Process.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills by presenting nutritional information to individuals and small groups.
- Functioned as resource for community, giving presentations on nutrition and demonstrating healthy meal preparation.
- Designed and assembled promotional tools for use at community health fairs to provide education on nutrition and wellness.
Health Education Coordinator
Gaston County Health Department
Gastonia, NC
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to raise awareness and understanding.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Assessed success of health education programs through surveys and data collection.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of over 200 students and 5 instructors.
WIC Nutritionist
Carolinas HealthCare
Charlotte, NC
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Identified and referred participants to healthcare community to address issues or concerns beyond scope of practice.
- Implemented, updated, and closed care plans for participants with minimal nutrition or health concerns.
- Performed breastfeeding assessment and provided participant-centered counseling to help WIC mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply, and exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
- Obtained and assessed health history information, dietary intake, and blood work data daily from over 50 WIC participants to determine nutritional and medical risks for program enrollment.
- Assisted senior nutritionist in training paraprofessional WIC staff and conducting quality assurance activities.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, and other materials used in teaching.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
Data Abstractor
Center For Disease Control And Prevention
Atlanta, GA
12.2005 - 12.2008
- Reviewed and extracted data from 5-7 articles per year for evidence-based recommendations.
- Assessed quality of evidence-based community interventions to help improve health and prevent disease in community-based settings
- Interpreted findings of 5-7 research articles per year and performed data entry into database for review and dissemination by Community Prevention Services Task Force
Education
Master of Arts - Health Education
04.2015
- Relevant Coursework: Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods and Evaluation
- Professional Development: Certification in Healthcare Administration
- Relevant Coursework: Healthcare Management and Finance
Master of Public Health - Human Nutrition
04.2005
- Elected to Vice President for Student Advocates of Nutrition in 2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
05.2001
- Cum Laude graduate
- Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Member of Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Menu Planning
- Nutritional Assessment
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Nutrition Education
- Wellness Coordination
- Team Management
- Healthy Eating
- Dietary Needs Knowledge
- Community Nutrition Services
- Counsel Clients
- Goal Establishment
- Coaching
- Online learning
Certification
- Certified Nutritionist, NDTR, Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Certified Health Education Specialist, CHES, National Commission of Health Education Credentialing
Timeline
Online Instructional Coach - Instructional Connections
08.2017 - 08.2019
Maternal and Child Health Nutritionist/Educator - Mecklenburg County Health Department
07.2013 - Current
Nutrition Educator - Carolinas HealthCare
07.2011 - 06.2013
Health Education Coordinator - Gaston County Health Department
05.2010 - 09.2010
WIC Nutritionist - Carolinas HealthCare
08.2007 - 04.2010
Data Abstractor - Center For Disease Control And Prevention
12.2005 - 12.2008
East Carolina University - Master of Arts, Health Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Master of Public Health, Human Nutrition
Johnson C Smith University - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Trainings
Completed NIDA Clinical Trials Network Good Clinical Practice Completed June 12, 2023, Expires June 17, 2026
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