WINNIE OWUSU-DAPAAH
Bronx
Summary
Professional in field of dietetics, combining academic knowledge with practical experience to enhance patient care. Proven ability to implement nutritional plans and provide dietary counseling that supports health objectives. Team-oriented and results-driven, adaptable to dynamic work environments. Skilled in dietary analysis and patient education, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Educator
STELLAR FARMERS MARKETS (DOHMH)
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared for and implemented nutrition education sessions in accordance with program curriculum at assigned locations throughout NYC
- Led a team of three or more at each workshop site, which includes a Culinary Educator, responsible for implementing the cooking demonstration and a Bilingual Educator, responsible for interpretation
- Maintained food safety, and encouraged environmentally sustainable practices at workshop site
- Marketed and promoted program at farmers markets to ensured minimum required level of participation is achieved
- Attended weekly nutrition education meetings at DOHMH
Community Chef
HARVEST HOME FARMERS MARKET
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and presented interactive cooking demonstrations as part of nutrition education in accordance with program curriculum
- Promoted healthy eating practices at the markets through conducting cooking demonstrations, samples and recipe cards distribution
- Completed a mandatory 20-hour Community Food Educator training program with an emphasis on community engagement, using local and seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Collected data and administered surveys to customers
Dietetic Technician
REGENCY EXTENDED CARE
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Completed MDS, annual, Initial and quarterly assessments and documented monthly weight notes
- Educated and counseled residents and their families on a variety of nutritional topics and disease states, on individual basis and in group settings
- Assessed individualized caloric, macro-nutrient, and fluid needs and analyzed food consumption, changes in residents’ weight and health and wellness indicators
- Obtained and reviewed residents' food preferences, modified diet changes and resolved enteral tube feeding issues to meet specialized dietary needs of residents based on a variety of disease states including diabetes, end stage renal disease, cancer
Coffee Shop Attendant
SAINT BARNABAS HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed the register and provided customer service
- Performed regular stock-intakes as required
- Received & ordered merchandise
- Prepared sandwiches, yogurt, and salads
- Practiced HACCP by recording temperatures of coolers and ready-made soups and used FIFO
Education
Dietetic Intern -
Lehman College
Bronx, NY06-2025
Master of Science, MS - Nutrition Science
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Sigma
- EMR visual
- Clinical nutrition
- Community nutrition
- Nutrition education
- Nutrition counseling
- Food handling
- Excellent writing skills
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Proficient follow up service
- Cooking demonstrations
- Client assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
- Diversify Dietetics
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Nutrition Educator
STELLAR FARMERS MARKETS (DOHMH)
07.2023 - 11.2023
Community Chef
HARVEST HOME FARMERS MARKET
06.2022 - 10.2022
Dietetic Technician
REGENCY EXTENDED CARE
10.2015 - 12.2020
Coffee Shop Attendant
SAINT BARNABAS HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 10.2015
Dietetic Intern -
Lehman College
Master of Science, MS - Nutrition Science
Lehman College
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