HIGHT LIGHTS OF SKILLS
- Strong academic background maintaining a cumulative post-secondary GPA of 86%.
- Confident leader in a clinical setting, responsible for leading 20 new volunteers through their orientations at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with people of diverse backgrounds and ages, in both clinical and community settings.
- Enthusiastic team member with extensive team-work experience, such as assisting the Healthy Start Breakfast program preparing meals for 25 children.
EDUCATION B.Sc. FNH, 3rd Year, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, UBC
- Cumulative GPA of 86% across all post secondary courses taken. Sep 2013-Present
University Transfer in General Sciences, Douglas College
- Maintained honour roll standing while taking a full science course load. Sep 2011-Apr 2013
RELATED VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES Team Leader and Mentor (volunteer), Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge
- Independently run weekly Apr 2013-Present coffee groups for patients on the 4 hours per week Patient Assessment to Home Unit where I socialize with patients of different conditions and backgrounds.
- Coordinate and lead new volunteer orientations, providing ongoing mentorship while assessing the individuals’ suitability for the position.
- Prepared and led an orientation for 10 high school students in the VolunTEEN program resulting in further development of my ability to lead and communicate with large groups.
Senior Mentee, Tri-Mentoring Program
- Attend regular gatherings with other group Sep 2013-Present other group members and mentor Joyce Wong, 30 total hours Joyce Wong, a Public Health Dietitian.
- Provide an opportunity for networking and further exploration of the dietetics field.
Member, Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals
- Attend monthly events to network with other Sep 2013-Present club members and food service professionals, providing 20 total hours opportunities to hone communication and networking skills.
Job shadowing, Public Health Dietitian Joyce Wong, Fraser Health, Maple Ridge
- Shadowed the dietitian at the Maple Ridge Public Health Jan 23, 2014 unit learning about her role educating expectant mothers 1 hour about nutrition in the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program.
- Gained an appreciation for the important role Public Health Dietitians play in promoting proactive healthcare initiatives through nutrition.
Job shadowing, Clinical Dietitian, Barbara Rothdram, Lions Gate Hospital
- Shadowed the clinical dietitian twice for the General May 16, 2013 and Neurology units at Lions Gate Hospital. Nov 14, 2013
- Observed her daily rotations, learning about her 3 total hours responsibilities of managing the diets of acute care patients, solidifying my desire to pursue a career as a clinical dietitian.
Meeting, Community Dietitian Jessica Wang, Loblaw Market, North Vancouver
- Met with the Community Market Dietitian, learning Dec 28, 2013 about her various responsibilities such as leading grocery 2 total hours store tours, hosting cooking workshops and providing individualized nutrition counselling.
Leader (volunteer), North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association, Maple Ridge
- Guided horses and riders through the 45 minute lessons Jan-Jun 2009
- Responsible for ensuring the riders safety while mounted Apr-Jun 2013 safety while mounted by maintaining control of the 2 hours per week control of the horse through responding quickly and appropriately to calm the horse if startled.
Healthy Start Breakfast Program (volunteer), Central Elementary, Port Coquitlam
- Actively worked as part of team of 8 people and Apr-Jun 2012 prepared nutritious breakfasts for 25 children ages 5 6 hours per week to10, three days per week.
- Independently designed and prepared a healthy breakfast for the children once per week which expanded my nutrition knowledge and experience working with children.
WORK AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Personal Tutor for Math, Sciences, and English, Coquitlam
- Tutor 7 students on a weekly basis ranging from Sep 2011-Presesnt Grades 4 to 11 by applying mathematical and 8 hours per week teaching skills to ensure their understanding.
Announcer, Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre, Maple Ridge
- Act as grounds announcer at competitions, May 2013-Presesnt keeping time, and maintaining an accurate score card. 50 total hours
- Demonstrate confident public speaking skills in front of crowds of 600-800 people.
Cook and Dishwasher, The Ranch Pub and Grill, Maple Ridge
- Work actively alongside two chefs, and ensure a Jun 2013-Presesnt constant supply of prepared ingredients, which requires 350 total hours the management of multiple tasks while working cooperatively in a confined space.
Photographer and Assistant, Marion P. Cox Photography, Maple Ridge
- Photographed competitors at the 4-day horse Apr 2010-Sep 2011 shows at Maple Ridge Equestrian Centre. 200 total hours
- Independently managed the photo viewing booth, and processed photo sales at the events, which required me to maintain organization of the multiple order forms and sales receipts, while interacting with customers to ensure their photos were edited to their specifications.
Equine Caregiver, Endeavour Farms, Maple Ridge
- Responsible for the feeding and care of 30 horses, Mar 2005-Aug 2011 which required superior time management and 8 hours per week problem solving skills to stay on schedule and ensure animal safety.
CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS
- Food Safe Level One (2014)
- Danielle O’Gorham Award for academic excellence, Thomas Haney Secondary, Maple Ridge (2011)