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Taleen Kordosky

Lake Elmo,MN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Easily adapts to change and enjoys learning new programs and processes. Effective oral and communication skills and committed to quality and excellence in all aspects of work. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Stay At Home Mom
05.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Nutrition Specialist

Dakota County Public Health Department
01.2007 - 05.2020
  • Evaluate program eligibility based on federal regulations and guidelines utilizing an assessment of family needs including health status, educational level, economic and other factors
  • Monitor medical formula inventory for our highest level of medically at-risk participants
  • Monitor program fraud and abuse situations, and report findings as appropriate
  • Develop care plans for medically and nutritionally at-risk participants
  • Serve as the Dakota County representative on the MN State WIC Food Package Workgroup
  • Served as a representative on the Dakota County Ethics Committee
  • Provide nutrition counseling and education to improve health and nutritional status of program participants
  • Maintain knowledge of data privacy laws
  • Collaborate with other department staff and physicians to assure continuity of care for participants
  • Facilitate and mentor staff on Participant Centered Services
  • Coordinate referrals for participants to community, medical, and social service agencies
  • Oversee staff during Emergency Preparedness and Biohazard Detection System exercises
  • Promote and facilitate WIC’s Breastfeeding Discussion Groups and Post-Partum Baby Babble Groups
  • Assist WIC staff in the use of computer equipment and programs.

Project Lead - Internship

Clear.md
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Facilitated interactions between Clear.md and health system administrators and large group practices
  • Assisted in designing digital tools to engage patients, drive practice efficiency and improve clinical outcomes.

Site Coordinator

Hennepin County Public Health Department
07.2005 - 01.2007
  • Delivered similar services and responsibilities as stated of a Nutrition Specialist within the WIC program at Dakota County such as: evaluated program eligibility, provided nutrition counseling, developed care plans, coordinated referrals, and monitored program fraud
  • Maintained proper clinic supplies
  • Oversaw the operations of WIC clinic by providing guidance and direction to clinic staff on a day-to-day clinic operation
  • Served as first point of contact for client or employee concerns at WIC service clinic
  • Supervised clinic set-up and shutdown.

Education

Master of Health and Human Services Administration -

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
06.2013

Bachelor of Arts – Nutrition Science -

College of Saint Benedicts & Saint John’s University
Saint Joseph, MN
05.2005

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organization and Time Management

Volunteer Experience

  • Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St Paul, MN
  • Majestic Hills Therapeutic Riding Ranch, Lakeville, MN
  • Plymouth Christian Youth Center, Minneapolis, MN

Timeline

Self Employed

Stay At Home Mom
05.2020 - Current

Project Lead - Internship

Clear.md
03.2013 - 05.2013

Nutrition Specialist

Dakota County Public Health Department
01.2007 - 05.2020

Site Coordinator

Hennepin County Public Health Department
07.2005 - 01.2007

Master of Health and Human Services Administration -

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts – Nutrition Science -

College of Saint Benedicts & Saint John’s University

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