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Asma Shaikh

Mumbai

Summary

Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diet Coach

Healthifyme
Mumbai (Remote)
02.2019 - 04.2024
  • Developed customized meal plans and monitored the progress of each client.
  • Counseled patients who are at risk for chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes about healthy eating habits that can reduce their risk factors.
  • Assessed clients' dietary needs and preferences in order to create personalized nutrition plans.
  • Educated clients on nutritional principles, such as portion control, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Responded promptly to all inquiries regarding dietary advice or nutrition related questions from patients or family members.
  • Provided guidance on how to shop for nutritious foods within a budget.
  • Performed regular follow-up assessments with clients to evaluate their progress towards meeting their goals.
  • Provided support and guidance when needed during challenging times of transition or illness.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
  • Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.

Junior Dietitian

Sodexo (Lilavati Hospital)
Mumbai
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Performed full nutritional assessments.
  • Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
  • Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
  • Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
  • Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
  • Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
  • Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases.
  • Provided nutrition advice about food preparation techniques for improved health outcomes.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from research projects or clinical trials.
  • Instructed patients on how to read food labels for healthy choices when grocery shopping.

Education

PG Diploma in Dietitics And Applied Nutrition - Dietitics

Nirmala Niketan
Mumbai
04-2015

Bachelor of Science - Home Science

SNDT University
Mumbai
04-2013

Skills

  • Weight management
  • Geriatric nutrition
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Meal Planning
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Organizational abilities
  • Obesity prevention
  • Team building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Goal Setting
  • Task Prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from a diet coach to a Team Leader.

Certification

  • Diabetes Educator Certificate (6 Months)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Diet Coach

Healthifyme
02.2019 - 04.2024

Junior Dietitian

Sodexo (Lilavati Hospital)
03.2016 - 06.2017

PG Diploma in Dietitics And Applied Nutrition - Dietitics

Nirmala Niketan

Bachelor of Science - Home Science

SNDT University

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