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Cindy (DanSeen) Gao

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dietetic Intern with practical experience in clinical nutrition, food service management, and community nutrition. Specialized in applying nutritional science for health promotion and disease prevention. Demonstrated success in patient counseling, personalized meal planning, and leading workshops on healthy eating. Contributions have enhanced patient wellness through targeted dietary interventions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Dietetic Intern

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.

Dietetic Intern

Institute of Child Nutrition
University, Mississippi
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted a 50-state scan of school water access/safety policies, summarizing Lead & Copper Rule requirements and building a district-facing compliance matrix.
  • Co-developed CACFP training modules with objectives, slide decks, facilitator notes, and post-tests; implemented pre/post knowledge checks to guide revisions.
  • Authored a cafeteria garden start-up guide (containers vs. hydroponic) with budget tiers, seasonality, and maintenance checklists.

Clinical Dietetic Intern

Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Performed full nutritional assessments.

Dietetic Intern

Culina Health
Hoboken, New Jersey
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Delivered 1:1 telehealth counseling using motivational interviewing and SMART goals; created MNT plans for weight management, T2DM, dyslipidemia, and IBS/GERD.
  • Produced client-ready handouts (plate method, fiber/protein targets, budget-friendly meal plans) and bilingual tips to support adherence.

Dietetic Intern

Giant Food Stores
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Created educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and web content related to nutrition topics.
  • Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness about proper nutrition among the general public.

Nutrition Intern

Brock&Company Inc
Malvern, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gave presentations on various aspects of nutrition at meetings.
  • Helped create promotional materials such as pamphlets, flyers, and brochures related to nutrition topics.

Manager/Team Lead

Mr. Lee Asian Gourmet Restaurant
Zieglerville, Pennsylvania
05.2016 - 08.2023
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Education

Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2024

Skills

  • Nutritional assessment
  • Community outreach
  • Patient education
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Bilingual (English and Mandarin)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

Student Member of the Student Nutrition Association

  • Expanded social networking through meeting and volunteer experience
  • Generated a better understanding of all the Nutrition career

Timeline

Dietetic Intern

Culina Health
06.2025 - 07.2025

Clinical Dietetic Intern

Einstein Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025

Dietetic Intern

Institute of Child Nutrition
04.2025 - 09.2025

Food Service Dietetic Intern

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2025

Dietetic Intern

Giant Food Stores
09.2024 - 10.2024

Nutrition Intern

Brock&Company Inc
06.2023 - 08.2023

Manager/Team Lead

Mr. Lee Asian Gourmet Restaurant
05.2016 - 08.2023

Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Thomas Jefferson University

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science

Pennsylvania State University

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