CAROLINA ARANGO

(305) 746-5296 ca454@drexel.edu http://carolinarango.weebly.com/ EDUCATION Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA GPA: 3.95 Bachelor of Art in Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL Minor: Art Magna Cum Laude Graduate; GPA: 3.79 SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS Teaching Assistantship, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Deans Fellowship, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA January 2012 June 2013

August 2007 December 2009

September 2012 June 2013 January 2011 June 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE Dietary Interviewer 40 hours/week June 2013 Present National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), Westat Research Corporation, Rockville, MD Completed nearly 600 24-hour recall dietary interviews (to date) throughout the country in both English and Spanish using USDAs Automated Multiple- Pass Method (AMPM), acquiring valuable insight into Americans eating habits Have demonstrated flexibility and ability to rapidly adapt to new environments by living and working in seven cities in the United States within the past seven months Established ability to work collaboratively with a team of health professionals Have confirmed capacity to communicate effectively and professionally through daily interaction with study participants of various ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds Learned about the development and challenges of a large research study Teaching Assistant 20 hours/week January 2012 June 2013 Nutrition Sciences Department, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Taught three quarters of nutrition education to seven Introduction to Nutrition labs with 105 students in a lab setting consisting of lectures, cooking activities, and written in-class assignments Graded assignments and tracked attendance and grades for over 150 students per quarter Enhanced interpersonal skills by personally working with students to enrich their learning experience Learned to communicate effectively and professionally through written and verbal interaction with students and faculty Improved team working skills by collaboration with professors to successfully manage course matters Weight Loss Counselor 30 hours/week January 2007 December 2011 Quick Weight Loss Centers, Miami, FL Helped over 1200 patients achieve their health and weight management goals through weekly, personalized counseling and motivation Created daily menus to successfully support weight loss of up to 120 pounds Sold an average of $4000 weekly by encouraging patients to enroll in program and purchase products to aid weight loss Maintained inventory and bookkeeping of product sales in a clinic that sold up to two million dollars a year

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Drexel University, Comparison of Standardized 4 hours/week June 2013 December 2013 Patients and Real Patients as an Experiential Teaching Strategy in a Nutrition Counseling Course for Dietetic Students study, Philadelphia, PA Strengthened knowledge and application of effective nutrition counseling and education through the rating of nearly 80 videos of student-patient counseling sessions using the Calgary Cambridge Guide to the Medical Interview and the Behavior Change Counseling Index (BECCI Tool) Obtained comprehension on study development and design through collaboration in the standardization of each scale item to increase inter-rater reliability Drexel University, Mind Your Health Study, Philadelphia, PA 10 hours/week December 2012 May 2013 Performed 24-hour food recalls on 100 study participants using the ASA24 web-based tool Suggested and developed a pamphlet of portion sizes study participants could refer to for improved accuracy of 24-hour recall reports to improve study reliability 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 2 hours/day November 20, 2012 Built on ability to interact with lower income, middle-aged women as a result of teaching an interactive cooking class and leading a discussion on choosing healthy food options Created educational handout on healthy cooking alternatives Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 4 hours/day November 12, 2012 Collaborated in the data collection of nutritional intake and nutritional status of 69 hospital patients in 5 inpatient units for Nutrition Day Worldwide, a project that shows disease related malnutrition is a problem and aims to improve patient safety and quality of care Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 4 hours/day August 14, 2012 Learned basic skills required by a Registered Dietitian working in a clinical setting through shadowing a clinical dietitian on daily tasks and patient visits in the areas of oncology and the intensive care unit MANNA, Philadelphia, PA 6 hours/month April 2012 August 2012 Developed efficient use of kitchen tools and equipment, prompt chopping, cooking, and packaging skills for large scale meal production for patients at acute nutritional risk due to life-threatening illnesses Implemented food safety guidelines through adequate handling of fresh, frozen, and canned food items The Palace Group Senior Living, Miami, FL 4 hours/week September 2011 January 2012 Developed the use of appropriate interviewing skills through the successful interview of incoming patients on their various food preferences and individual needs Acquired basic skills in efficient menu planning according to each patients specific nutritional needs and personal preferences Observed and learned about the dietitians role in assessing, diagnosing, intervening, monitoring and evaluating patients with medical needs CERTIFICATIONS Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Completed training on using ethical practices with human research subjects Certified Active Crisis Counselor and Referral Specialist Developed superior counseling skills through the completion of nearly 200 hours of crisis counseling in Switchboard of Miami, a suicide and referral helpline PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member American Botanical Council, Student Member CONFERENCES Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Attendee LANGUAGES Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, conversant in Italian

September 2012 March 2009 March 2010

March 2011 Present April 2012 April 2013

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