Soraya D. Bryant

• Supervised daily operations of the WIC Program, ensuring compliance with health and program regulations.
• Trained and mentored staff on program policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
• Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
• Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
• Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
• Increased customer retention rates by implementing customer feedback into actionable improvements.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify individual and family needs.
• Promoted breastfeeding as a key component of infant nutrition through educational materials and support groups.
• Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and appropriate eating habits to meet their nutritional needs and increase their nutrition knowledge
• Provided culturally sensitive dietary plans to accommodate diverse populations with specific dietary needs and medical requirements
• Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
• Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.

• Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate diet
• Counseled clients on nutrition issues increasing awareness of healthy eating habits
• Certified clients to receive WIC food benefits
• Promoted breastfeeding as a key component of infant nutrition through educational materials and support groups.

• Assessed and Educated clients on individual health status, long-term health benefits of balanced diets and appropriate eating habits
• Promoted breastfeeding as a key component of infant nutrition through educational materials and support groups.
• Documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize client care plans.

Responsible for the delivery of one-on-one nutritional services to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding woman, infants and children, including assessment, certification, care plans, nutrition education and referrals to other healthcare providers.

Promoted breastfeeding as a key component of infant nutrition through educational materials and support groups.

Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for diverse populations.

Conducted assessments to identify nutritional needs and barriers to health.

Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance client care and support services.

• Managed the overall program operations.- Promotion
• Combined the administrative and nutrition components
• Managed the fiscal and personnel component of the program
• Acted as liaison between the sponsoring agency and the administration and fiscal staff at the State WIC Office
• Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated team members
• Supervised the food delivery system, including the overall management of the (then) voucher system
• Provided nutrition assessment, counseling, education, care plans and referrals to WIC clients
• Promoted breastfeeding as optimal feeding for infants
• Trained nursing and nutrition students during their rotation, coaching on program policies and procedures of the WIC program

• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for WIC participants.
• Conducted nutritional assessments to determine client needs and develop tailored care plans.
• Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
• Educated clients on healthy eating habits to promote overall well-being and prevent chronic diseases.
• Assisted in developing and translating (Spanish) educational materials and resources to enhance client understanding of nutrition guidelines.
• Trained and supervised nutrition interns during their 3 week rotation
• Performed breastfeeding assessment and provided participant-centered counseling to help the mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply and exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Led group classes focused on prenatal nutrition care practices that contributed to healthier pregnancies among participants.

• Honoree of Cum Laude