Mary Holfield
Castlewood,VA
Summary
Dynamic Child Nutrition Specialist with a proven track record at Ballad Health System, adept at developing impactful nutrition education programs and conducting thorough dietary assessments. Skilled in meal planning and fostering collaboration with healthcare providers, I excel in promoting health and safety standards while demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Nutrition Specialist
Ballad Health System
Lebanon, VA
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for diverse populations.
- Conducted assessments of dietary needs to tailor meal plans effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address nutritional deficiencies in patients.
- Monitored food service operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Child Nutrition Assistant
St. Paul Elementary School
St. Paul, VA
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for diverse populations.
- Conducted assessments of dietary needs to tailor meal plans effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address nutritional deficiencies in patients.
- Monitored food service operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Education
GED -
Castlewood High School
Castlewood, VASkills
- Educational programming
- Cooking demonstrations
- Health promotion
- Meal planning
- Menu development
- Allergy management
- Nutrient analysis
- Dietary assessment
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- First aid certified
- Nutrition
- Allergy awareness
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Food portioning
- Nutrition education
- Dietary restrictions
- Dietary needs
- Meal cooking
- Meal serving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Money handling
- Decision-making
- Cash handling
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Relationship building
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Supply ordering and management
- Nutritional knowledge
- Self motivation
- Monitoring food preparation
- Health and safety regulations
Goals
I may not have any work experience in the field that I'm applying for. But, the way I see it, how do you get experience unless you just go for it? I am nearing an age that my children are getting older and I can go to work and do something for myself. I have been everything my husband and kids need for years and I will continue to be. But, I would like to try something else finally. I believe in hard work, integrity, honesty, and dependability. I put my whole heart in when doing something I love. I would love to have an opportunity working in my hometown possibly with people I know. Im always looking to improve my future and I would love to move forward in something new.
Timeline
Child Nutrition Specialist
Ballad Health System
03.2024 - 05.2025
Child Nutrition Assistant
St. Paul Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2020
GED -
Castlewood High School