Health and Wellness-focused professional with commitment to pursuing position related to Nutrition and Fitness Counseling/ Coaching. Successfully completed Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences. Certified in Food Science (CFS) via Institute of Food Technologists. Personal Trainer (AAPTE CPT-EFS) with anticipated completion of Certification in Health Coaching through American Council on Exercise (ACE) in Spring of 2017.
Served as nutritional instructor and consultant for DIAFARM, Spain-based pharmaceutical company, specializing in developing natural health solutions in over the counter (OTC) and pharmaceutical markets. Led workshops and trained pharmacists on nutritional components and benefits of new line of diet products.
Recognized as lead nutritionist in OBGYN Department at Lisbon-based Dr. Alfredo da Costa Hospital. Drafted paper on contraceptive methods, which was published in hospital’s magazine and widely read by clinical staff, as well as patients and patients’ families
Manage kitchen in 40 bed unit at this nursing home/rehab center. Implement and monitor food safety and quality control procedures with focus on maintaining effective operation of kitchen, work areas and equipment used to serve residents. Inventory management. Train Interns and newly hired staff. Work directly with patients and multidisciplinary team which includes Chef, Dietitian and Nursing staff.
Highlighted Achievements: • Capitalizing on nutrition science knowledge, responsible for making appropriate food choices for residents, which includes evaluating dietary restrictions and selecting alternative foods in absence of dietitian. • Enhance quality of life and holistic growth of older persons by providing high quality service in cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, monitoring and cooperating with others to achieve project goals.
Review, rank and provide feedback on session proposals within the primary key focus area or core science track to help determine the sessions for IFT17 annual event. Track areas reviewed include Food Health & Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Product Development, Food Processing and Sustainability.
Advised families and caregivers regarding nutrition and dietary needs of children with rare, incurable diseases. Provided information regarding appropriate foods for children with a variety of illnesses, including Turner Syndrome, Warden-Walker Syndrome, Cri Du Chat Syndrome, Chromosome 18 Deletion and other diseases.
Traveled to pharmacies throughout Portugal to educate pharmacists and implement marketing strategies to promote sales of Siken dietary products. Consulted with consumers and tripled sales from initial point of market entry. Monitored sales and consumers improvements on weight loss results. Supported company’s position as health and dietary provider; served as resource for customers and promoted quality brand with commitment to customers’ needs.
Consulted with pregnant women afflicted with diabetes, AIDS and high blood pressure. Participated in prenatal classes, as well as other nutrition education-based classes to help women understand how to feed and take care of their newborns. Prepared monthly menus for hospital, which included evaluating food safety and quality procedures. Created easy to understand patient education material and nutritional patient profile Data Base.
Highlighted Achievement: • Studied and conducted research regarding infertility and the connection between nutritional habits and lifestyle choices and used information as part of developing thesis paper for completion of undergraduate degree.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PORTUGAL - College of Biotechnology
Since 2010
• Selected to work on high profile project as part of Epidemiology class and secured spot at Annual Association of Portuguese Nutritionists Conference to present work.
