Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Summary
Timeline
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MEGHAN KIERNAN

Fairfax,VA
MEGHAN KIERNAN

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

United Planning Organization

Nutrition Services Specialist
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide direction and administration of the USDA CACFP and Early Head Start nutrition program
  • Assess all enrolled children and families for nutritional needs; review menus; coordinate food service operations; develop and oversee nutritional training for staff and parents
  • Monitor centers for compliance with USDA CACFP and Early Head Start grant
  • Facilitate educational classes and cook-along for parents in the community
  • Partake in updating the company's annual Nutrition and Breastfeeding Policies.

Batelle, Inc.

Sleep Guide/Feeding Specialist CLC
04.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Facilitate virtual group and individual calls daily, providing support on feeding and sleep methods
  • Conduct personalized one-to-one or group Zoom sessions addressing breastfeeding or nutrition questions and/or concerns
  • Offer prompt assistance through th company's app, addressing inquiries via text or voice notes
  • Guide parents via video cam on engaging with their baby during bedtime or wake-ups, tailored to their progress in the method
  • Part of a growing start-up company - work closely as a team to come up with proactive ideas.

City of Waterbury

Site WIC Nutritionist/ CLC
10.2020 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Promoted to a management role, overseeing and managing a local agency
  • Responsible for inventory and relaying office concerns
  • Provided nutrition services, breastfeeding education/support, and referrals
  • Conducted nutrition assessments, documented nutrition risks, and tailored food packages
  • Ensured proper certification of eligible applicants and utilized ICD-10 codes.

City of Waterbury

WIC Nutritionist/ CLC
01.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Provided nutrition services, support, and referrals to WIC participants
  • Delivered nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding education/support
  • Conducted nutrition assessments, documented nutrition risks, and tailored food packages
  • Ensured proper certification and utilized ICD-10 codes.

Town Of East Hartford

WIC Nutritionist
03.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Provided nutrition services, support, and referrals to WIC participants
  • Delivered nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding education/support
  • Conducted nutrition assessments, documented nutrition risks, and tailored food packages
  • Ensured proper certification and utilized ICD-10 codes.

Milford Hospital

Registered Dietetic Technician
02.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

• Implemented meal planning for compliance with prescribed diet.

• Modified menus to adhere to diet and allergy restrictions.
• Addressed concerns for unusual diets under Clinical Dietitian.
• Utilized nutrition knowledge, communication, customer service, teamwork, and EMR system.

Medi Weight Loss Clinic

Nutrition Counselor
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

• Provided effective nutritional guidance for improved health and weight loss.

• Collaborated with a skilled team to deliver exceptional care and support.
• Managed patient records, offered counseling on a ketogenic diet, and handled administrative tasks.
• Delivered outstanding customer service by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking patients out.

Education

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science from Nutrition and Dietetics
12.2016

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Associate of Science from Exercise Science and Wellness
05.2014

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Dependable
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Community Outreach
  • Teamwork/ Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Fast Learner
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Certification

  • Certified Lactation Counselor
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Food Safety Manager Serve Safe Certified

Additional Information

Presidential Scholarship at the University of New Haven

Athletic Scholarship - Cross Country/Track and Field.

Received Dean’s list Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Fall 2016.


Accomplishments

Cross Country: Named Cross Country Captain Jr and Sr year.

Track and Field.

Nutrition & Dietetics Club.

SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee) Representative- Responsible for representing the Cross country Track and Field Team at meetings. Plan activities and Fundraising for Athletics.


Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Timeline

Nutrition Services Specialist

United Planning Organization
01.2024 - Current

Sleep Guide/Feeding Specialist CLC

Batelle, Inc.
04.2022 - 12.2023

Site WIC Nutritionist/ CLC

City of Waterbury
10.2020 - 04.2022

WIC Nutritionist/ CLC

City of Waterbury
01.2020 - 10.2020

WIC Nutritionist

Town Of East Hartford
03.2019 - 01.2020

Registered Dietetic Technician

Milford Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2019

Nutrition Counselor

Medi Weight Loss Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Science from Nutrition and Dietetics

Dutchess Community College

Associate of Science from Exercise Science and Wellness
MEGHAN KIERNAN