Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nutrition Educator & Program Manager
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
East Meadow, NY
10.2022 - 05.2024
Designed, developed and managed a new “food is medicine” produce prescription program
Successfully secured a $500,000 grant from USDA-NIFA’s GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program
Led CCE Nassau’s renewed commitment to food security programming through a health equity lens
Created new partnerships to expand program reach into underserved communities
Launched and provided a diabetes self-management and culinary medicine program
Developed educational curricula on various nutrition related topics
Served as a nutrition expert at various community events and speaking engagements
Engaged in a variety of fundraising activities including grant writing, corporate giving, and individual donor development.
Dietetic Intern
Dietetic, Long Island University, Post
Brookville, NY
Performed original research and presented findings at poster board sessions:
Nutrition Education Impacts Students’ Attitudes and Behavior about Food and Nutrition
Conducted case studies and presented at professional in-service trainings:
Nutrition Therapy following Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Surgery) in a Pancreatic Cancer Patient
BMI/Weight Status for Geriatric Patients in LTC: The Obesity Paradox and Reverse Epidemiology in the Elderly
Use of Antioxidants & Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) in Cancer Patients: Proceed with Caution (1 CEU)
Completed rotations in long term care, institutional food service, renal/dialysis, clinical, counseling, community, and
health & wellness as follows
Long Island University, Post
Brookville, NY
02.2018 - 04.2018
Health and Wellness Rotation
Provided individual nutrition counseling and educational programs for members of the campus community
including students, athletes, faculty and staff
Highfield Gardens Care Center
Great Neck, NY
05.2018 - 05.2018
Long Term Care Rotation
Evaluated, interpreted, and monitored nutritional status of residents in a clinical setting, while conducting initial,
quarterly, and annual assessments
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn, NY
01.2018 - 01.2018
Institutional Food Service Rotation
Participated in patient food service, inventory, purchasing and other food service management activities
NYU – Winthrop Dialysis Center
Mineola, NY
12.2017 - 12.2017
Renal Rotation
Conducted new patient intake assessments, completed monthly, quarterly and annual comprehensive
interdisciplinary assessments, and provided renal diet education
Campaign Programs Manager
NYU – Winthrop Hospital
Mineola, NY
09.2017 - 12.2017
Clinical Rotation
Implemented Nutrition Care Process (NCP) utilizing standardized language
Conducted patient interviews and completed assessments with appropriate nutrition recommendations in multiple
units including ICU, SICU, gastroenterology, general surgery, pediatrics, palliative care, and cancer.
Created and managed a nationally recognized training programs for staff and corporate volunteers
Developed the organization’s donor recognition program
Created customer training materials and reference manuals
Led a cross functional team in developing and implementing a plan to enhance the organization’s volunteer
development and management capacity
Office Manager
Buckle-Down, Inc, Grove
Farmingdale, CA, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
Planned and coordinated day-to-day operations of a small manufacturing company
Oversaw all administrative needs related to inventory, logistics, sales, customer service and other business functions
Researched and implemented new database management systems for accounting, sales, and inventory
Provided logistical support for trade shows and other customer appointments and travel
Prepared sales, inventory, open order status, budget, and licensing reports
Coordinated and prepared shipping documents including packing slips, labeling and tracking information, and
import/export documents
Purchased supplies, equipment, and materials
Capital Campaign Director
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2001 - 01.2002
Provided overall campaign management and organization including pipelines, prospect tracking, strategy, and
timelines for a $100 million dollar capital campaign to renovate CHLA and build a new Research Institute
Identified and developed naming opportunities; researched and identified donor prospects
Prepared customized materials for major donor meetings including info packets, talking points, and written proposals
Maintained master campaign calendar to maximize cultivation efforts
Assisted in the development of a public relations/communications plan to keep the campaign in the public’s eye and
maintain its momentum
Director of Major Gifts
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.1997 - 01.2001
Conceptualized and executed effective fundraising strategies that increased results of a multi-million dollar portfolio
from major gifts donors (donors of $10,000 or more) by over 20%
Strategized large gift solicitations by demonstrating sensitivity to the interests and motivations of prospects
Generated written proposals to prospective high net worth donors
Served as a liaison and relationship manager to an assigned portfolio of Major Gifts donors
Provided leadership and support to entire organization in developing strategies to increase major giving
Oversaw the maintenance of complete and accurate data for assigned portfolio and prospective donors
Planned and implemented donor recognition events including major donor gala
Development & Communications Associate
Parents Anonymous, Inc
Claremont, CA
01.1994 - 01.1997
Produced publications and marketing materials including newsletters, general brochures, information packets, fact
sheets, and press kits
Coordinated media activities to ensure the promotion of clear and consistent messages
Wrote grants and proposals to foundations, corporations, and the federal government
Conducted donor research, developed fundraising strategies, and maintained positive donor relations
Planned and coordinated a national child abuse prevention conference and training programs
Community Education Coordinator
House of Ruth
Pomona, CA
01.1992 - 01.1994
Conducted domestic violence education and prevention programs for more than 15,000 individuals
Initiated and established a Teenage Violence Prevention Curriculum targeting high school students
Wrote grant proposals that significantly increased program funding
Recruited, trained, and managed 120 volunteers
Case Advocate
SOS Shelter
Endicott, NY
01.1990 - 01.1991
Assisted battered women in exploring legal options, victim’s rights and court procedures
Identified available Social Service Programs and facilitated obtaining such services
Worked with Family Court Officials to increase the efficiency of the court process for battered women
Advocated for battered women and domestic violence legislation on federal, state and local levels
Education
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES, Dietetic Internship -
Long Island University
05.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nutrition
January 2017
MASTER OF ARTS - History
Claremont Graduate University
May 1996
BACHELOR OF ARTS - History, Women’s Studies
Binghamton University, State University of New York
May 1991
Skills
Project Management
Team leadership and direction
Training and Development
Program Leadership
Stakeholder Communications
Public Speaking
Affiliations
Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certificate of Training in Obesity Management and Treatment for Pediatrics and Adults
Timeline
Community Nutrition Educator & Program Manager
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
10.2022 - 05.2024
Highfield Gardens Care Center
05.2018 - 05.2018
Long Island University, Post
02.2018 - 04.2018
St. Francis Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
NYU – Winthrop Dialysis Center
12.2017 - 12.2017
Campaign Programs Manager
NYU – Winthrop Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
Office Manager
Buckle-Down, Inc, Grove
01.2002 - 01.2007
Capital Campaign Director
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Major Gifts
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
01.1997 - 01.2001
Development & Communications Associate
Parents Anonymous, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
Community Education Coordinator
House of Ruth
01.1992 - 01.1994
Case Advocate
SOS Shelter
01.1990 - 01.1991
Dietetic Intern
Dietetic, Long Island University, Post
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES, Dietetic Internship -
Long Island University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nutrition
MASTER OF ARTS - History
Claremont Graduate University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - History, Women’s Studies
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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