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Maria McElderry

Talladega,AL

Summary

A dedicated; passionate professional with an expertise in food nutrition, sports nutrition, marketing, dietetics, psychology, and sociology research for over 10 years. I'm a perfect candidate for this position on multiple platforms; socially, educationally, nutritionally, and economically to be an asset to this company for future growth, expansion, and development. The owner of a legitamate weight loss center for 8 yrs, accredited by mayor and city manager, also have been published in local newspaper for the change and development of nutrition and wellness in the community.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nutrition Advocate

Talladega College
01.2016
  • Developed menus that follow USDA guidelines and used computer models to create ingredient lists, taught students about healthy eating and proper nutrition
  • Assessed nutritional needs, evaluated students' nutritional intake, medical history, and lifestyle
  • Offered ongoing support, motivation, and accountability to students and works with schools to ensure that the food available to students is healthy and nutritious
  • Recorded all ingredients in the food available to students and inputed that information into nutrition software

Nutritional Consultant/ Brewer

RiaTea Vintage Weight Loss Center
01.2016 - Current
  • Develope and promote nutrition education materials and policies, and provide education to clients, county, city and community groups
  • Implement nutrition program management: plan, evaluate, and monitor nutrition programs, and make recommendations for improvement
  • Advise clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits, review nutritional assessment data and complete nutrition assessments
  • Develope meal and nutrition plans based on clients' preferences, budgets, and health need
  • Keep up with the latest nutrition research and contributing to it when possible
  • Use social media as a platform tool(Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube)to target audience and company product sales
  • Market, brew and prepare company's products

Substitute Teacher for Special Education

Talladega Board of Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supported students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by helping students meet their learning needs, as well as their communication, mobility, and transportation needs
  • Set up and adapted materials, equipment, and assistive devices for students
  • Assisted with behavioral students with autism and other disabilities

Teacher's Aide

Alabama School For Death and Blind
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of students, provided instruction in braille, large print, or auditory media
  • Used sign language, lip-reading, or other communication methods to teach students
  • Use assistive technology to enhance learning and communication, and created an inclusive and supportive classroom environment

Substitute Teacher

Talladega Board of Education
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Followed the teacher's lesson plan or created my own if it wasn't one, and maintained a safe and productive learning environment, and manage classroom behavior
  • Recorded attendance and reported any absent students, and assigned and collected homework as directed by the lesson plan
  • Communicated with students, parents, and school staff in a polite and confidential manner
  • Created a daily report for the teacher that includes attendance, lesson progress, and other relevant information

Osha Safety Officer & Environmentalist

Aerotek
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Made sure that the organization complies with OSHA and state safety standards, ensured that OSHA posters are up to date and visible, and filled out and submitted required forms and reports
  • Protected the environment and promoted the sustainable use of natural resources
  • Worked to address environmental issues like pollution, deforestation, and climate change

Counselor & Mentor

Talladega College
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provided guidance, advice, and support to mentees in the upward bound programs, and helped them adjust to college, encouraged them to pursue academic goals, and build their self-confidence

Youth Counselor

Talladega Boys and Girls Club
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Facilitated programming, activities, and field trips focused on academic and life skills development, and focused on respect, responsibility, and role modeling
  • Provided mentoring services to assigned youth which included developing goals and connecting to services

Quality Inspector

Honda Manufacturer
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Performed visual, dimensional, and nondestructive inspections on parts, including welds, metallic parts, and composite parts

Education

Food Nutrition -

Jacksonville State University
01.2018

Bachelors - Sociology

Talladega College
01.2016

Environemtal Sampling -

Brownsfield Training
01.2010

Advanced Diploma -

Talladega High School
01.2004

Skills

  • Adaptibility
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity
  • Microsoft (word, excel, powerpoint)
  • OSHA 100, 200, 300, 600
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Sampling
  • Hazwoper
  • Data Entry
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Human Resources
  • Accountant
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Marketing
  • Skills Management
  • Dietetics

Timeline

Student Nutrition Advocate

Talladega College
01.2016

Nutritional Consultant/ Brewer

RiaTea Vintage Weight Loss Center
01.2016 - Current

Substitute Teacher for Special Education

Talladega Board of Education
01.2014 - 01.2016

Teacher's Aide

Alabama School For Death and Blind
01.2012 - 01.2013

Substitute Teacher

Talladega Board of Education
01.2011 - 01.2012

Osha Safety Officer & Environmentalist

Aerotek
01.2010 - 01.2011

Counselor & Mentor

Talladega College
01.2007 - 01.2009

Youth Counselor

Talladega Boys and Girls Club
01.2006 - 01.2007

Quality Inspector

Honda Manufacturer
01.2005 - 01.2006

Food Nutrition -

Jacksonville State University

Bachelors - Sociology

Talladega College

Environemtal Sampling -

Brownsfield Training

Advanced Diploma -

Talladega High School

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