Simonah Cooper
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic WIC Nutritionist/Team Lead with a proven track record at Richland County Health Department, excelling in nutritional assessment and public health promotion. Skilled in Microsoft Word and adept at client counseling, I significantly enhanced community engagement and staff competency. Expert in adapting to diverse client needs and streamlining service delivery for improved health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
WIC Nutritionist/ Team Lead
Richland County Health Department
Columbia, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Remote services
- Nutritional assessments for individual clients
- Conduct child development and immunization checks (Hemoglobin)
- Perform health screens/ referrals for children and women
- Coordinates with community leaders and other health service providers to increase awareness of WIC program services
- Provides guidance and training to new employees
- Maintain dual participation in working both WIC offices including hospital
Cashier
McDonald’s
Orangeburg, SC
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Confidently handled cash and credit transactions with customers
- Store items neatly and properly in bags
- Greet customers when they enter and leave the establishment
- Keep records of cash transactions
- Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information
- Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutrition
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina05.2016
High School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School
05.2010
Skills
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Data Entry
- Record Management
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Organizing
- Special needs nutrition
- Prenatal nutrition
- Breastfeeding support
- Nutritional assessment
- Public health promotion
- Client counseling
- Postpartum nutrition
- Eating disorder support
- Obesity prevention
- Weight management
- Growth monitoring
Awards
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Complete 5+ years of service
- Employee of the month - WIC Department, Richland County
- Best Innovation 2025 Richland County
Affiliations
- Reading
- Journaling
- Beauty and Wellness
- Volunteering/Outreach
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
WIC Nutritionist/ Team Lead
Richland County Health Department
01.2017 - Current
Cashier
McDonald’s
06.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutrition
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School
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