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isabel thien

@isabelthien

Experienced registered nutritionist specializing in community nutrition, lactation support, and public-health program leadership.

Malaysia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead community and clinical nutrition programs, provide lactation support, train staff, and drive measurable public-health improvements.

I am a Registered Nutritionist with 13 years' experience, including a decade as a Community Nutritionist managing district-level nutrition programs and patient care. I deliver evidence-based nutrition consultations across maternal-child health, weight management, anemia control, and malnutrition rehabilitation.

I have led program planning, implementation and monitoring—preparing annual nutrition action plans, conducting BFHI/BFHC audits, implementing school healthy meal and edible garden programs, and delivering training and Continuing Nutrition Education to staff and communities.

I combine clinical nutrition skills with quality-assurance experience, data reporting, and strong stakeholder collaboration to improve outcomes. I am committed to patient-centered care, workforce development, and measurable community health impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Nutritionist

National Lactation Centre

Mar 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Provided induced lactation consultations, conducted follow-ups and lactation training for staff and public, maintained patient records, and performed BFHI audits to ensure Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative compliance.

BFHI Audits Patient Counseling Training Delivery Record keeping Breastfeeding Support Health Education

Nutritionist

Klinik Kesihatan Tamparuli

Jul 2017 - Feb 2024 (6 years 7 months)

Managed district- and clinic-level nutrition programs, delivered nutritional assessments and counseling, led community nutrition promotion and school nutrition initiatives, and conducted staff training and QAP activities.

Nutrition Assessments Counseling Training Delivery Data Reporting

Nutritionist

Klinik Kesihatan Kundasang

May 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Provided nutrition services including assessments, individualized meal plans, rehabilitation for malnourished children, and community outreach to promote breastfeeding and healthy eating.

Maternal Health Meal Planning Community Outreach Nutrition Education

Nutritionist

AMES United

Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 9 months)

Developed training materials, conducted in-store consultations and seminars, supported product development and sales growth, and monitored client progress on weight management.

Training Development Consultation Product Training Sales Support Nutrition Communication Weight Management

Summer Lunch Site Supervisor

Gallatin Valley Food Bank

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)

Supervised summer lunch program operations, prepared and served meals for children, ensured food safety, and developed educational materials and activities.

Food Safety Volunteer coordination

Nutritionist

Klinik Kesihatan Hutan Melintang

Conducted nutritional status analyses, prepared annual nutrition action plans, implemented nutrition activities, and delivered workshops and rehabilitation programs for at-risk children and mothers.

Nutrition Surveillance Workshop Facilitation Nutritional Rehabilitation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Montana State University, Bozeman

Bachelor of Science, Food and Nutrition

2006 - 2010

Activities and societies: Coursework included Community Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Assessment and Counseling, HACCP, Research Methods, Macronutrient and Micronutrient Metabolism; participated in Montana Nutrition and Physical Activity Program and volunteered at Gallatin Valley Food Bank.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition with a Dietetics option, covering community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and food safety principles.