Walaa Daffaalla
Plano,TX
Summary
Innovative and experienced Nutritionist with 10 years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. Research and gather information on clients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage. Offer effective specific diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Coach
Mile High Fitness & Wellness
07.2024 - Current
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating
WIC Nutritionist/Clinic Manager and Program Manager
City of Dallas
Dallas
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Manage assigned WIC clinic site servicing 4K+ pregnant women monthly and assuring that the clinic operations comply with State WIC, local agency and City of Dallas policies, procedures and standards
- Supervise and train 15+ WIC clinic employees, including clerical staff, WCS and peer counselors, ensuring proper job function, interviewing, orientation, training, performance appraisals, and other general supervisory functions
- Lead daily nutrition education classes to 10-20 pregnant mothers assessing dietary recall and risk conditions to support effective quality management and breastfeeding promotion
- Oversee the 1,000+ inventory distribution weekly of breastfeeding equipment (electric breast pumps, manual breast pumps) and aids (nursing pads, large flanges) to support required nutrition and breastfeeding training.
COVID-19 Community Health Worker
ICNA Relief
Dallas
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Led the ICNA initiative to improve vaccine awareness and access in socioeconomically and medically vulnerable Muslim and immigrant communities across Texas
- Planned and executed 10-month long vaccine health education sessions resulting in 1,617 covid-19 vaccine distributions and training 128K community members on COVID-19 protocol and vaccine benefits
- Developed and distributed culturally and linguistically appropriate COVID-19 educational resources across events.
COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics and Data Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White
Frisco
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated as a member of COVID vaccination team at the largest not-for-profit hospital system in the state of Texas providing essential pandemic vaccine services to underserved communities and 1K+ daily patient population
- Managed a robust vaccine data management system, including collecting patient data, notifying patients of 1st and second dosage and importing CT EDSS data reports from community partners, hospitals and long-term care facilities.
COVID-19 Testing Coordinator
Heal360
Wylie
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw 1K+ daily COVID-19 patient data charts identifying and informing patients with a positive PCR result
- Collaborated with the Nurse Practitioner to ensure accurate tracking of COVID-19 testing results in patient charts
- Managed end-to-end administrative support, including office communications and supply and vendor management.
WIC Nutritionist
City of Dallas
Dallas
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Led daily free nutrition education courses, including one-on-one nutrition counseling, weight management counseling interactive group discussion classes, and web-based learning to 15-20 WIC eligible women and their children under 5
- Promoted health education and promotion surrounding obesity and diabetes by fostering the healthy lifestyle habits of nutritious foods and daily activity according to the agency approved Nutrition Education Plan
- Prescribed supplemental food packages and assessed need for breastfeeding pumps and supplies based on policy
- Developed innovative community partnerships and referred participants to appropriate community and health and human service resources based on their social determinant of health needs (i.e., housing, food, utilities, safety).
Education
Ph.D. - Health Education And Promotion
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Master of Science - Nutrition And Human Performance
Logan University
Chesterfield, MO04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2014
Skills
- Nutrition knowledge
- Recipe Development
- Meal Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Diabetes management
- Cooking techniques
- Patient Assessment
- Nutrition therapy
- Body composition analysis
- Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
- Public Health
- Cooking instruction
- Food counseling
- Diabetic lifestyle planning
- Referral Coordination
- Group exercise
- Prenatal nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Dietary habits evaluation
- American Dietetic Association
- Culinary expertise
Timeline
Nutrition Coach
Mile High Fitness & Wellness
07.2024 - Current
WIC Nutritionist/Clinic Manager and Program Manager
City of Dallas
02.2022 - 07.2024
COVID-19 Community Health Worker
ICNA Relief
09.2021 - 07.2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics and Data Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White
04.2021 - 08.2021
COVID-19 Testing Coordinator
Heal360
11.2020 - 04.2021
WIC Nutritionist
City of Dallas
01.2020 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Health Education And Promotion
Walden University
Master of Science - Nutrition And Human Performance
Logan University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Texas Woman's University
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