Kimberly Ogan
Clarksville ,TN
Summary
Resourceful, dedicated and motivated nutrition professional seeking an opportunity for professional growth. Effective educator, advocate, communicator and diligent team player. Adept at telephonic, in person, and group setting nutrition assessment and education. Professional and exceptional internal and external customer service. Driven to ensure positive outcomes while adhering to mandated protocols and utilizing innovative solutions as needed. Accomplished team player, WIC nutritionist, and lactation counselor.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Educator/Supervisor to Peer Counselor
Robertson Couny Health Department
08.2008 - Current
- Onboarded new BFPC employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Analyzing and implementation of a scheduling system to improve patient flow, decrease wait time, and increase efficiency.
- Designing nutritional and promotional tools for use at community health events and nutritional grocery store tours.
- Designed and assembled promotional tools for use at community health fairs to provide education on nutrition and wellness.
- 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.
- Promoted health through nutrition by teaching nutrition techniques and lifestyles to small groups.
- Obtained Lactation Counselor Certification
WIC Coordinator
Kodiak Area Native Association
10.2001 - 07.2003
- Ensured adherence to KANA policies, State WIC guidelines, and federal regulations.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Developed and awarded grant from March of Dimes.
- Prepared annual WIC Program budget, nutrition services plan, and grant.
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
- Developed team communications for Community Health meetings.
- Directed technical, operational, clerical and customer service support in local WIC office environment.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Nutritionist
Kodiak Area Native Association
06.1999 - 07.2001
- Supervised and mentored WIC clerical staff.
- Assessed individual nutritional risk and certified individuals for program based upon program guidelines and identified risks.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals.
- Liaison between KANA's Community Health Department Director, staff, local hospital Registered Dietitian and CLC, and state WIC personnel.
- Promoted to WIC Coordinator position.
Dietary Supervisor
Vanco Manor
06.1998 - 03.1999
- Maintained inventory systems for menu management and nutritional compliance.
- Ensured compliance with internal and regulatory agency standards.
- Effective staffing, mentoring, training, and retention of dietary staff.
- Managed budget, ordering, and inventory for foods and supplies.
- Active participation in patient care plan meetings.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN05.2020
Additional Coursework To Update Knowledge - Nutrition Sciences
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences/Dietetics Emphasis
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.1997
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment, Intervention, and Education
- Excellent Customer Relations: Internal and External Customers
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Teams, Power Point, and Publisher, and PTBMIS and Citrix medical charting systems
- Telephonic, Group, and Individual Nutrition and Lactation Education
- Relational Communications
- Decision Making
Certification
Certified Lactation Specialist
Certification of Completion: Grant Writing, A to Z. Austin Peay State University
Timeline
Nutrition Educator/Supervisor to Peer Counselor
Robertson Couny Health Department
08.2008 - Current
WIC Coordinator
Kodiak Area Native Association
10.2001 - 07.2003
Nutritionist
Kodiak Area Native Association
06.1999 - 07.2001
Dietary Supervisor
Vanco Manor
06.1998 - 03.1999
Master of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Additional Coursework To Update Knowledge - Nutrition Sciences
The University Of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences/Dietetics Emphasis
Middle Tennessee State University
Certified Lactation Specialist
Certification of Completion: Grant Writing, A to Z. Austin Peay State University
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