Summary
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Education
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Certification
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Sarah A. Hess

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Corning,N.Y.

Summary

PROFFESIONAL SUMMARY Hardworking Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with education and work experience in Clinical, Food Service and Community settings seeking a challenging position within Clinical Nutrition

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Extension Associate

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
03.2020 - Current
  • Provide leadership for the identification and development of resources for use with participants and staff for the New York State Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
  • Provide leadership as the Regional Coordinator for the North Country and Southern Tier EFNEP regions
  • Evaluation of programming and resources
  • Develop and deliver training to staff related to skills, curricula, technical assistance, and other identified needs
  • Provide leadership for National EFNEP committee
  • Manage Food and Nutrition Education in Communities (FNEC) social media outlets and Blog page
  • Supervise and lead Undergraduate students and interns
  • Initiate, plan, organize, implement and evaluate education programs for diverse audiences
  • Contribute to the work of the FNEC and EFNEP team
  • Communicate with CCE Executive Directors, local supervisors, frontline nutrition staff




Regional Environmental Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension I SNAP-Ed.
Bath, N.Y.
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Lead and support a School Wellness Policy, System, and Environment (PSE) strategy
  • Provide trainings and presentations to schools and partners to promote PSE sustainability
  • Serve on Leadership team
  • Create reports to evaluate impact and implementation regularly
  • Routinely work and communicate with nutrition educators, leadership team, supervisors, and Executive Directors
  • Contribute to the Cornell Cooperative Extension mission, vision, and values

Registered Dietitian/Dietary Supervisor

Absolut Care of Three Rivers
Painted Post, N.Y.
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for assessing, intervening, and documenting the nutritional care of 120 residents of the facility in compliance with federal, state, and local standards
  • Supervise and evaluate dietary department staff to ensure quality meals and sanitation
  • Assist the Food Service Manager in providing nutritionally adequate meals in alignment with disease specific and dysphagia diets in compliance with budget
  • Serve on management team
  • Work with interdisciplinary team to provide excellent care

Community Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension I SNAP-Ed.
Elmira, N.Y.
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Educate participants on nutrition and physical activity at food pantry’s, schools, farmers' markets, low-income housing, and hospitals
  • Conduct creative educational programs, based on existing materials, to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methods
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with community agencies
  • Discuss nutrition and physical activity on social media and local news channels
  • Participate and contribute to poverty and hunger collations and school wellness committees
  • Contribute to the Cornell Cooperative Extension mission, vision, and values

Education

Ph.D. - Community Nutrition

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
08.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Nutrition

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
01.2016 - 05.2020

DPD - Nutrition

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
07.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics And Sports Nutrition, Psychology

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
01.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

Strong communication, organization, and computer skillsundefined

Accomplishments

  • Nominated to co-chair EFNEP National Food Resource Management and Resiliency committee
  • Worked with a team to create eCornell Navigating for Success training avaliable to EFNEP and SNAP Ed. staff nationally

Software

Microsoft Suit (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook)

Social Media Platforms

Audio/video editing

Certification

National Wellness Institute Worksite Wellness Specialist

Interests

Cycling

Travel

Timeline

Ph.D. - Community Nutrition

Cornell University
08.2021 - Current

Certified Lactation Consultant

07-2021

ServSafe Food Handler

04-2020

Extension Associate

Cornell University
03.2020 - Current

National Wellness Institute Worksite Wellness Specialist

08-2019

Regional Environmental Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension I SNAP-Ed.
10.2017 - 03.2020

Registered Dietitian/Dietary Supervisor

Absolut Care of Three Rivers
05.2017 - 08.2018

Certified Dietitian Nutritionist

10-2016

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

10-2016

Community Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension I SNAP-Ed.
05.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Nutrition

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 05.2020

DPD - Nutrition

Dominican University
07.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics And Sports Nutrition, Psychology

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
01.2013 - 05.2015
Sarah A. HessRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist