Samantha BLINCO h: 7/10 Stephens St, Burleigh Heads, 4220

p: 0409757156
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As a dietitian I dream of improving the health of large populations through community based programs.
However, using medical nutrition therapies to treat chronic disease is where I wish to start my journey.

EDUCATION

2015 2017 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics | Griffith University; Gold Coast | GPA: 6.1 (out of 7)
2017 Go Global Griffith University Exchange Program | University of Victoria; BC, Canada
2014 Diploma of Health Science | Queensland Institute of Business & Technology; Gold Coast
2005 2007 Senior Certificate | Dalby State High School

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Griffith University Placement 2017

Individual Case Management (ICM) | Warwick Hospital (July - Aug ) | Logan Hospital (Oct - Nov)
Developed clinical skills consulting inpatients and outpatients in a small rural hospital setting.
Experience with general medical wards, telehealth communications & servicing satellite hospitals.
Developed clinical judgement & reasoning skills with exposure to complex cases. Enhanced skills
including workload management, triaging patients, autonomy, safe practice and MDT collaboration.
Independently worked on the cardiac ward in a large tertiary hospital with a primary focus on
chronic disease management.

Food Service Management (FSM) | Aug - Sept | Warwick Hospital & Health Service
Projects: Warwick Food Serving Size Audit & Plan and Stanthorpe Dessert Review
Audited serving sizes at Warwick Hospital and evaluated the menu at Stanthorpe Hospital. Collected,
analysed and interpreted data in line with QLD Health Nutrition Standards to develop recommendations.

Community Public Health Nutrition | Sept Oct | Children's Health QLD Hospital & Health Service
Project: Developed a multimedia health promotion strategy Healthy Tamariki (kids) YouTube Channel.
Worked with Maori and Pacific Islander communities as part of the Good Start Program on chronic disease
prevention. Developed skills in cultural competency, program development and consumer engagement.

Student Dietitian Internship, Healthy Lifestyles Australia, Feb 2016 Dec 2016
Volunteered as a student dietitian 1 day/week at a private practice alternating between working in the
office and shadowing registered dietitians through clinical consultations at varied locations.
Company resource development: Developed evidenced-based nutrition resources for patients.
Nutrition education: Created and delivered small group education sessions using multimedia on
topics including healthy eating for older adults and netball sports nutrtion.
Consultations: Observed & gained insight into the Nutrition Care Process, ADIME and EPC referrals.
Research: Consulted evidence-based journals to find information on current best practice.
Article development: Wrote articles on nutrition-related topics for social media and website.

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RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10+ years experience working full-time in the hospitality industry

Barista/Caf All-rounder, Vintage Espresso Mermaid Beach, Australia, 2014-Current

Part-time barista with managerial roles and responsibilities. Developed skills in customer service,
workload management, teamwork, problem solving, conflict resolution and rapport building.
Barista/Caf All-rounder, Bayleaf Caf Byron Bay, Australia, 2013-2014
Full-time barista, managerial roles and responsibilities, customer service, training staff, teamwork.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

Strong customer service and communication skills extensive work history & international travel.
Strong work ethic from a long work history & financially supporting myself independently.
Ability to work well as part of a team gained by performing a variety of roles within a wider team
Excellent time management skills years of balancing work, life, volunteering, study and travel.
Reliable and responsible no job termination history and being assigned managerial roles.
Passionate and driven taking initiative to proactively seek ways to learn & grow within a career.
Cultural awareness - Ability to understand diversities in food, religion, culture, language and socio-
economic status resulting from extensive international travel experience & exposure on placement.
Organised and independent strengths gained from studying and travelling.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nutrition & Dietetics Representative, Hope4Health, 2016
Developed skills in health promotion & nutrition education through volunteering at charity events.
Dietitian Connection Event, Lite n' Easy Headquarters Brisbane, 2015
Developed skills on how to drive a credible nutrition discussion on social media & in the community
Student Work Integrated Learning, Griffith University, 2015 2017
CLEIMS, N&D student clinic consultations, ward simulations and Volunteer Aged Residents Projects.
Clinical skill development in NCP (inc. diet history, SGA, nutrition assessment), MDT collaboration.
Nutrition Education, Griffith University & Healthy Lifestyles Australia, 2016 2017
Developed and presented small group education sessions on numerous topics including
malnutrition, enteral nutrition, physical activity and healthy eating for both CVD and older adults.

2015 Dietitian Connection current student member

2015 Dietitians Association of Australia current student member
2015 Hope4Health current student member; Nutrition & Dietetics representative
2017 Golden Key International Honour Society (Griffith University) lifelong membership
2017 International Confederation of Dietetic Associations registered member

QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS

2014, 2015 & 2016 Academic Excellence Award maintaining GPA >6 (out of 7)
2016 2017 First Aid & CPR Certificate, Blue Card, Food Handling Certificate Course (Level 1)

REFEREES
Brady Schulz (APD) Kirstine Kira (APD) Chantelle Steele
Managing Director Nutritionist, CPHN Supervisor Owner/ Operating Manager
Healthy Lifestyles Australia Good Start Program, CHQ Vintage Espresso
0432 468 548 (main office) (07) 3310 7881 (07) 5527 7878
0438 143 812 0434 636 531 0403 745 945
brady@healthylifestylesaustralia.com kirstine.kira@health.qld.gov.au vintageespresso4218@gmail.com