Meshal Samadzada

68 Brendan Lane
Niskayuna, NY 12309

http://meshalsamadzada.weebly.com

(518) 248-7134
samadm2@sage.edu

EDUCATION
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, December 2014
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
December 2011
State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY
December 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Albany Medical Center, Albany NY
July 2015-Present
Nutrition Assistant
Preparing and delivering formula for Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units
Managing and completing weekly physical inventory of infant and pediatric formulas,
formula preparation and office supplies, and various nutritional supplements
Completing nutrition screens for patients at low-to-moderate risk of malnutrition and
documenting information obtained through the screening process
Engaging in conversation with patients and collecting data regarding patient satisfaction in
order to obtain helpful feedback for improvement of food and nutrition services
Conducting test trays of Albany Medical Center diets to determine whether temperatures are
within proper ranges and tray items are appropriate for each diet
Calculating patient calorie counts to determine the direction of the nutritional intervention
taken by Dietitians
Distributing daily office paperwork, such as patient lists, for Dietitians prior to their arrival
Recording and allocating new nutrition consults and messages received electronically or via
telephone to Dietitians
The Oley Foundation, Albany, NY
May 2014-August 2015
Administrative Support Specialist
Provided assistance to members and non-members regarding program goals and services
Assisted with preparation of materials and planning for the 2014 and 2015 Annual Oley
Foundation Consumer/Clinician Conferences
Prepared an online glossary of terms related to enteral and parenteral nutrition aimed at
helping patients or caregivers better understand their condition
Edited an educational module regarding components and importance of parenteral nutrition
Built and formatted a new Oley Foundation website that is both user-friendly and effective
in communicating information to consumers, caregivers and clinicians
Express, Albany, NY
March 2011-August 2011
Sales Associate
Engaged customers in conversation, provided assistance, and marketed store merchandise,
resulting in greater customer satisfaction
Accurately and diligently carried out transactions

Kurver Kreme, Albany, NY

May 2009-August 2009
Food Service Employee
Prepared and served a variety of foods and beverages following standardized recipes and
procedures
Maintained cleanliness of the establishment
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Price Chopper Corporate Office, Schenectady, NY
January 2015
Student Volunteer
Assisted Quality Assurance Manager in a quality setup and analysis of various food and
beverage items that may be sold in retail locations
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Latham, NY
March 2014-April 2014
Student Volunteer
Organized and packaged food, clothing and other necessities for individuals and families in
need
Journey through the Body, Albany, NY
March 2014
Student Volunteer
Communicated important nutritional information, such as the sugar content of popular
beverages, to children from numerous schools across the Capital District
Bishop Broderick Congregate Meal Site, Colonie, NY
March 2014-April 2014
Student Volunteer
Held educational sessions to assist seniors in making informed dietary choices
Troy Area Senior Service Center, Troy, NY
February 2014-April 2014
Student Volunteer
Interacted with and provided individualized, step-by-step instruction for members in order
to help them improve their computer literacy skills
Pine Bush Elementary School, Guilderland, NY
May 2012
Student Volunteer
Collaborated with peers in order to develop and implement a lesson plan regarding the basic
components of the vegetable plant for elementary students
State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY
Member, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Chapter Phi Nu
September 2009-December 2010
Involved in recruitment and educated new and potential members on philanthropic goals
Coordinated with multiple student organizations to carry out community events raising
awareness and donation funds for Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and
Sharsheret Breast Cancer Foundation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, December 2012-Present
ServSafe Certified, January 2013