Christa Hinkein
Hudson
Summary
Professional nutritionist with experience in public health and nutrition counseling in vulnerable populations. Proven track record in developing and implementing nutrition programs that drive positive health outcomes in pregnant and infant individuals. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, with focus on nutritional assessment and participant education. Skilled in dietary assessment, community outreach, and targeted education. Additionally, carries 15 years experience of business management, customer relations, and operational efficiency in busy work environments resulting in ability to handle numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Nutritionist
Catholic Charities WIC of Columbia and Greene Counties
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct nutritional assessments to identify health risks and recommend appropriate interventions in vulnerable populations
- Provide participant-centered nutritional care of high-risk women, infants and children.
- Develop individualized care plans for participants.
- Educate families on healthy eating practices and resource utilization within WIC program guidelines.
- Evaluate client needs using anthropometric measures, biochemical data, clinical assessments, dietary intake analysis, and medical history reviews for appropriate intervention planning.
- Support community health efforts by collaborating with local agencies and healthcare providers on targeted initiatives.
- Perform breastfeeding assessment and provided participant-centered counseling to help mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply and exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
- Counsel clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
Administrative Manager
Boston for the Dogs
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Increased sales by 15 percent through business development and lead generation.
- Managed over 100 emails, sales calls, and training support calls a day.
- Remained exceptionally reliable while being in a multidisciplinary team environment of remote and in person work.
- Identified and developed new markets for our unique services.
- Managed multiple concurrent deadlines with exceptional attention to detail while successfully delegating tasks to manage workload.
- Identified and solved problems by actively listening and effectively communicating to enhance management and business direction.
- Supervised and supported my team by scheduling appointments and providing customer service support.
Owner
Pawsitively Dapper
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed bathing, brushing, and trimming to pets using appropriate grooming products and feedback from clients.
- Managed daily operations of business, including scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and training staff.
- Grew business from no active clients to over 750 active clients in less than 2 years.
- Remained patient while working with difficult to handle dogs.
- Prioritized continuing education for myself and employees to ensure we were up to date in the most recent animal health, skin, and behavioral information.
- Communicated this information effectively with clients to provide suggestions regarding pet nutrition, health, and skin care habits.
- Successfully created marketing campaigns to attract new customers and identified new opportunities for growth.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Set pricing structures according to market and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize business and generate revenue.
- Hosted special events to boost business awareness and increase community engagement.
Grooming Manager
East Greenbush Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed daily operations of the grooming salon including scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and managing employees while actively grooming.
- Remained active in the animal hospital to assist with ordering, taking part in new product seminars, vaccination education, and surgical procedures.
- Performed administrative tasks such as creating reports, tracking sales data, and reconciling financial transactions.
- Increased client retention numbers by over 75% within one year.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the business through social media campaigns, email blasts, and advertising campaigns.
- Resolved conflicts between customers regarding payment issues or unsatisfactory service experiences.
- Drove impeccable customer service and inspired team members to cultivate loyal business relationships with clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05-2014
Skills
- Nutrition counseling
- Pre and Postnatal nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Nutrition screening
- Creative problem solving
- Embraces continuous education
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Qualified Nutritionist
Catholic Charities WIC of Columbia and Greene Counties
10.2023 - Current
Administrative Manager
Boston for the Dogs
06.2022 - 10.2023
Owner
Pawsitively Dapper
12.2019 - 07.2022
Grooming Manager
East Greenbush Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Russell Sage College
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