CONTESSA HEATON 1002 Story Road Pullman, WA 99163 801-759-1477 contessa.h@aggiemail.usu.

su.edu SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Food safety compliance Nutritional analysis Menu planning Food restrictions implementation Organized EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Didactic program Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Bachelor of Science in Dietetics: Nutrition Food Science Utah State University, Logan, UT CERTIFICATIONS Food Handlers Permit ServSafe Certificate Veterinary Technician Certificate TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ESHA, Client Services, DVM Patient Manager, AVImark PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dietary Aide/Cook 08/2011 Present Bishop Place Retirement/Assisted Living Center, Pullman, WA Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of all three meals for elderly. Serve lunch with proper instructions for diabetics, celiac, lactose intolerance, obesity, mechanical diets, and proper portions. Prepare nutritional shakes for weight loss. Clean, organize and use of proper sanitation. Inventory, receive orders and stock. Prepare mechanical diets and thickened liquids. Collaborate with nursing staff, doctors and residents to meet specific dietary needs. Dietitian Aide WIC, Colfax, WA Assisted dietitian with appointments working on nutrition education. Assisted dietitian in charting and record keeping. Menu analysis 04/2013 05/2013

Knowledge of medical terminology Mechanical diet preparation Patient consultation Efficient foodservice Efficient time management Anticipated Graduation: May 2014 2008 2011

2013-2015 2011-2016 2008 - Present

Dietitian Aide 09/2012 11/2012 Gritman Medical Center, Moscow, ID Updated client handouts using the nutrition care manual on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. Learned about parenteral nutrition (PN) in a continuing education seminar. Typed and modified recipes in the computer program ESHA. Organized folders, filing cabinets, nutrition books, diabetic monitors and strips, and nutritional handouts. Made diabetes notebooks for clients. Prepared nutritional quizzes and handouts for a booth in fairs.

Dietary Server Edith Bowen Elementary School, Logan, UT Helped prepare, serve, and clean up lunch for elementary students and staff. Implemented food restrictions. Maintained proper food temperatures. Cleaned and sanitized workplace properly.

07/2010 04/2011

Veterinary Technician 10/2009 04/2011 Bridgerland-Cache Animal Hospital, Logan, UT Interpreted data of tests and made diet changes with special foods for dogs and cats. Assisted in surgery, ran anesthesia, pre-surgical and post-surgical care and preparation. Performed blood draws; Performed and ran several tests including: urinalysis, fecal floats, blood smears, CBC, full chemistry blood panel, pancreatitis tests, stains, and cultures. Assisted in interpretation of test and lab results; Obtained and read radiographs. Administered vaccines and drug injections IV, IM and SQ. Charted and used medical terminology Properly utilized sterile techniques while handling catheters. COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT Volunteer, Bountiful Baskets, Pullman, WA Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member, Student Dietetic Association, Kansas State University, KS Volunteer, Edith Brown Elementary, Logan, UT 2011 Present 2012- Present 2011-Present 2010 2011