Cendy Fenelon
Elmont,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented nutritionist with expertise in providing guidance on foods to promote good health. Skilled in creating personalized nutritional plans for clients of all ages, including children, and older individuals. Committed to driving client satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships through a professional approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIETARY and HOME HEALTH AIDE
Independent
07.2017 - Current
- Provide nutritional guidance to the client by creating weekly written meal planning according to dietary needs, weekly food shopping, and helping the client to prepare healthy meals and snacks.
- Monitored client condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake, output, and exercise.
- Check client vital signs and administered prescribed medications at schedule times.
Meal Preparation
Bonjour Crepes & Wine
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment and prepared ingredients
- Ensured great presentation by dressing dishes before they were served
- Ensured all food and other items were stored properly and monitored stock accordingly
- Checked the quality of ingredients and kept a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER, Non-profit Organization
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Meal preparation and kit assembly projects
Volunteer Nutritionist and Chef Assistant
City Harvest
New York, NY
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition and provided guidance for making healthier food choices and substitutions when cooking.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Developed educational materials and conducted workshops promoting healthy eating habits and disease prevention through proper nutrition.
- Prepared samples of nutritious and affordable recipes for community members to try.
- Discussed food budgeting and, meal planning
- Educated kids about My Plate.
- Market tour with kids to educate them about healthier food choices.
Dietitian Shadowing
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Data entry for dietitian chart
- Basic ability in Nutritionistpro, Redcap, Excel
- Conducting Food menu analysis
- Participate in the Food as Health program
- Work in the tray line
- Assist the chef with portion sizes and food presentation
- Conduct nutritional analysis of recipes
- Editing menu for renal patients, low carb diet, diabetes, low sodium diet
- Create educational nutrition flyers.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Queens College
05.2020
Nursing program
Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
01.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Nutrition counseling
- Food counseling
- Body composition analysis
- Dietary habits evaluation
- Meal Planning
- Dietary Analysis
Certification
- An Overview of Cultural Competency: Focusing on Cultural Awareness, Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, 04/2017
- Patient Simulation: Putting Malnutrition Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention into Practice, Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, 05/2018
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meal Preparation
Bonjour Crepes & Wine
05.2019 - 12.2019
Dietitian Shadowing
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER, Non-profit Organization
06.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteer Nutritionist and Chef Assistant
City Harvest
06.2018 - 06.2019
DIETARY and HOME HEALTH AIDE
Independent
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Queens College
Nursing program
Universidad De Estudios Avanzados