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Carla  Santos

Carla Santos

Maputo City

Summary

Articulate Nutritionist with 13 years of expertise in health and wellness education. Develop and deliver impactful presentations on diabetes, cardiac health and other chronic diseases. Exceptional communication skills and effective teaching of attention-grabbing seminars. Caring Medical Consulting with in-depth knowledge of standard human diets, food science principles, clinical therapeutic nutrition and food system management. Diligent professional offering 15 years of experience in effectively creating client-specific diet plans and menus. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with expertise in understanding ailments related to deficiencies. Clinical Nutritionist with 15 years of experience in nutrition management and counseling. Extensive work with all types patients in differents fields ward. Work with various personality types and answer nutritional and health questions from family members of patients. Experienced Clinical Dietitian with 15 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and completed assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Consulting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nutritionist and Dietitian and Coaching Nutritiona

Desejos Consulting
Maputo City
02.2010 - Current
  • Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
  • Planned, directed, and monitored clinical functions of dietetic staff.
  • Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address resident nutrition programs.
  • Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
  • Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
  • Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
  • Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
  • Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
  • Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
  • Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
  • Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.

Medical Representative

SFCE - DC
Maputo City
02.2007 - 09.2010
  • Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
  • Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Conducted routine product demonstrations to verify proper utilization and improve patient outcomes.

Executive Secretary to the Vice Minister

MISAU
Maputo City
07.2004 - 11.2007
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Executive Secretary to the President

Cabinet Of The President Of Mozambique
Maputo City
12.1999 - 12.2003
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.
  • Orchestrated successful conferences and associated travel for speakers and attendees.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Handled confidential information in professional manner.
  • Collated and distributed agendas and minutes for all executive meetings.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Took notes and dictation at meetings.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Education

Master In Coaching Nutritional - Nutrition Education Teaching And Coaching

Esneca Business School
Lisbon
06.2021

Master In Nutrition And Dietetics - Nutrition Sciences

University Catholics of Cuyo
Spain
04.2020

Hons - Holistic Nutrition(Blood Type)

AFPO Health Business
Johannesburg
06.2010

Bachelor Of Administration Management - Business Management

Segoc Institute
Lisbon
09.2001

Skills

  • Organic Food
  • Special Diet Requirements
  • WIC Nutrition Assessments
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Culinary Expertise
  • Clinical Dietetics
  • Food Counseling
  • Diabetic Lifestyle Planning
  • Nutritional Education
  • Dietary Habits Evaluation
  • Healthy Cuisine

Certification

  • Certified Medical Consulting, Afpo Health - 2008
  • Supplements and and administration License - 2008

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Intermediate (B1)

Additional Information

Hobbies: Outdoors Walking, Reading, Cooking new Recipes, Listen good Music, watch movies.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Nutritionist and Dietitian and Coaching Nutritiona

Desejos Consulting
02.2010 - Current

Medical Representative

SFCE - DC
02.2007 - 09.2010

Executive Secretary to the Vice Minister

MISAU
07.2004 - 11.2007

Executive Secretary to the President

Cabinet Of The President Of Mozambique
12.1999 - 12.2003

Master In Coaching Nutritional - Nutrition Education Teaching And Coaching

Esneca Business School

Master In Nutrition And Dietetics - Nutrition Sciences

University Catholics of Cuyo

Hons - Holistic Nutrition(Blood Type)

AFPO Health Business

Bachelor Of Administration Management - Business Management

Segoc Institute
Carla Santos