Natasha Mc kenzie-Bellamy
Sangre Grande
Summary
Passionate Dietetic Technician with expertise in providing safe, high-quality nutritional care. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of food preparation and nutritional therapy. Effective and thoughtful communicator, known for flexibility and dependability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Coordinator
Bellaz Picks Summer Camps
, Trinidad And Tobago
07.2020 - Current
- Engaged with young individuals to facilitate the learning of essential life skills like outdoor and indoor cooking, orienteering, etc.
- Design and structure engaging camp curriculum.
- Guide and advise counselors on effective strategies for managing difficult camper situations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with parents, vendors, and other staff members.
- Attend conferences related to youth development topics in order to stay abreast of new trends.
- Conduct pre-camp orientation sessions for staff to ensure they understand their responsibilities.
Food Demonstrator
Eastern Regional Health Authority
Sangre Grande
06.2005 - Current
- Develop menus that meet special dietary requirements.
- Give guidance to patients regarding lifestyle changes needed to improve their overall health status.
- Assess patients' dietary needs, food preferences, and allergies.
- Offer guidelines to individuals on nutrition-related topics, such as meal planning and grocery shopping tips.
- Perform nutritional screenings of patients to identify potential problems.
- Advise patients on making healthier food choices, based on their individual needs.
- Participate in community events promoting healthy eating habits among children and adults alike.
- Develop and implement nutrition education materials for clients.
- Created engaging instructional materials for teaching both adults and children the importance of healthy eating habits.
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Sangre Grande SDA Church
01.2009 - 07.2018
- Conducted regular evaluations of programs offered by the Children's Ministry department.
- Collaborated with outside organizations to provide resources or materials that would enhance the Children's Ministry program.
- Developed budgets for each program year based on projected expenses and income from donations.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers to teach.
- Recruited, coached, and supported program volunteers.
- Monitored program leaders for adherence to rules, policies and mission.
- Developed and oversaw annual vacation Bible school curriculum.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans based on the chosen theme or topic of study.
- Established clear learning objectives for each lesson, unit and project, communicated objectives to children and informally assessed achievement of objectives.
Dietetic Technician
North West Regional Health Authority
Mount Hope
11.1999 - 06.2005
- Monitored patient's progress towards achieving their nutritional goals through regular assessments and reporting results to dietitians.
- Maintained accurate records of patient dietary information.
- Created reports detailing patient intake levels compared to recommended caloric intakes.
- Educated clients on special diets, including low sodium and diabetic diets.
- Provided education to patients on healthy eating habits and lifestyle modifications.
- Calculated nutrient values for recipes.
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
Food Service Dietetic Technician
Allied Caterers
Arouca
03.1997 - 03.1999
- Collaborated in menu development, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and client preferences.
- Supported menu planning meetings by collaborating with chefs and culinary staff.
- Ensured that food trays complied with prescribed diets and met established quality standards.
- Analyzed menus or recipes, standardized recipes or tested new products.
- Supervised food production, service and provided assistance.
Education
Second class honors - Bachelors of Primary Education
University Of Southern Caribbean
Maracas St. Joseph, Trinidad And Tobago07-2023
Diploma - Dietetic Technician
John Donaldson Technical Institute
Wrightson Road Port Of Spain01-1997
Skills
- Food Service Operations
- Meal Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Outgoing Personality
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Food Service Management
- Data Analysis
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Martial Arts
- Garment Construction
- Camping
- Hiking
- HIV Support Group Volunteer
- Choir Director
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Camp Coordinator
Bellaz Picks Summer Camps
07.2020 - Current
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Sangre Grande SDA Church
01.2009 - 07.2018
Food Demonstrator
Eastern Regional Health Authority
06.2005 - Current
Dietetic Technician
North West Regional Health Authority
11.1999 - 06.2005
Food Service Dietetic Technician
Allied Caterers
03.1997 - 03.1999
Second class honors - Bachelors of Primary Education
University Of Southern Caribbean
Diploma - Dietetic Technician
John Donaldson Technical Institute
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