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Shawna Salahshour

Nutritionist
Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Nutritionist who can adapt and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Reputation as a disciplined, organized, and goal-driven professional with high quality standards. Specializing in nutrition counseling for children, pregnant women, and postpartum women.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor / Nutritionist

Harris County WIC
8 2015 - Current

• Supervise staff and provide support and guidance on customer service, daily clinic operations, administrative assistance, inventory needs, and reports.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for families of different backgrounds.
• Screen participants for program eligibility
• Screen participant's weight, height, and iron level
• Managing issuance of breast pumps and providing breast pump training to mothers who are breastfeeding
• Explain program benefits and provide referrals and recommendations for services needed.

Intern

Center of Public Health Excellence, University of Nevada Reno
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Researched and completed a research brief for establishing a robust public health internship program.
  • Developed internship framework, including a policies and procedures document for the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
  • Updated and revised the DPBH Pipeline Pathways document, providing visual information regarding DPBH job classifications, salary, required experience, and career ladders.

Shift leader

Jersey Mike’s Subs
01.2011 - 09.2016
  • Opening and closing the restaurant.
  • Trained new employees in handling food and providing quality customer service.
  • Promoted restaurant and implemented marketing strategies.
  • Ensured establishment was compliant with regulations and that all team tasks were completed daily.

Education

Master of Public Health -

University of Nevada, Reno

Bachelor of Science -

University of Houston

Activities

  • Memorial Herman Northwest Hospital, Volunteer assistant at family birthing center, 01/2012, 2013
  • NRG center, Volunteered in family units providing food and assistance after Hurricane Harvey, 09/2017

Software

MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Peachtree

Languages

Farsi
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Intern

Center of Public Health Excellence, University of Nevada Reno
10.2023 - 12.2023

Shift leader

Jersey Mike’s Subs
01.2011 - 09.2016

Master of Public Health -

University of Nevada, Reno

Bachelor of Science -

University of Houston

Supervisor / Nutritionist

Harris County WIC
8 2015 - Current
Shawna SalahshourNutritionist