Resume
CLAIRE CASTORINA GREGORY
2221 Maiden Lane SW
Roanoke Virginia 24015
ccgregory327@gmail.com
434-444-0781
Objectives
To obtain a teaching position in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Education
B.S. in Dietetics, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD, 1988
Dietetic Internship, MEDICAL COLLEGE of VIRGINIA, Richmond, VA 1992
M.S. in Health Education, emphasis on Nutrition and Fitness, UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA, 1996
Experience
WORK
New to Me Consignment store: August 2019 – December 2020: Part time, managed store. Accepted, priced and arranged merchandise. Worked one on one with customers and managed the front counter during shift.
Tutoring, private home, 2nd and 4th graders: September 2020 to March 2021: Tutored to two young girls as they navigate their virtual education. Worked with Canvas.
Castorina Culinary Creations: 2011-2013: Created homemade Italian cakes, cookies, pastries and pastas for a local shop and small catering events.
Dietitian, World Health Management (BWXT Health Clinic), Lynchburg, VA, 2007-2009: Individual diet assessment and personalized meal planning for weight loss. Provided weight loss classes for employees.
Dietitian: Healthy Lifestyles Coalition, Lynchburg, VA 2006-2007: Programs Chairperson on the Executive Board. Curriculum writing for a three week healthy lifestyle pilot program to implement in local elementary schools. Speaker’s bureau member providing nutrition based group sessions to local businesses and community members, worked with Rush Home’s clients and Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency. Promoted Healthy cooking and eating habits on WSET Channel 13 Living in the Heart of Virginia show.
Nutrition Counselor and Lecturer, YMCA, Lynchburg VA (2010) and Omaha, NE (1999-2001): Provided individual and group classes in diet and meal planning for weight loss to members.
Diabetic Nutrition Educator, Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands, Omaha, NE 1997-2000: Assessed the nutritional needs of Diabetic patients and formulated individualized meal plans.
Adjunct Professor, Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola, FL, 1996: Taught nursing student’s nutrition in a Science based Nutrition 101 Course. Instructed students the nutrition portion of a Wellness Course.
Nutritionist, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program, 1994-1996: Assessed nutritional needs of children, pregnant and nursing women. Instructed parents and children on healthy diets with an emphasis on iron and calcium.
Clinical Dietitian, St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA 1993-1994: Clinical coverage for Cardiac, pediatric, oncology, and Intensive Care Units. Revised Diabetic Education Materials to adhere to the 1994 American Diabetes Association recommendations.
Dietetic Intern, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA 1992: Training in Dietetics; clinical, outpatient, and food service responsibilities.
Resident Dining Services Manager, Hermitage Home, Richmond, VA 1991: Liaison between Food Service Department and the Residents. Interviewed, hired, counseled, disciplined and terminated employees. Responsible for the scheduling of 60 employees. Kept inventory, conducted purchasing, receipt and storage of merchandise.
Dietitian Aide and Nutrition Educator Providence Hospital, Washington, DC, 1988-1990: Screened patients for nutritional risks, counseled patients, and developed menus for special diets. Instructed groups on weight loss, nutrition, behavioral modification, and stress management.
VOLUNTEER
Dunbar Theatre Connection, Co-Chairperson, VA, 2011-2013 and 2015-2018:
Manage Fundraising activities, fulfill duties of Treasurer, organize volunteers before, during and after show weekends, plan and implement concessions and cast meals during show weekends and manage club communications on Facebook and blast email correspondence.
Friends of Glass Theatre, Co-Chairperson, Volunteer Coordinator and Sponsorship Chair, Lynchburg, VA, 2013-2017: Solicited Sponsorships for plays, coordinated volunteer activity for work calls, special events and performance weeks. Create the show inserts for each play. Work with other volunteers and PIP printing to create the Show Playbills for the Season. Planned and executed special events such as work calls, Holiday parties, Depot Grille Character Breakfast, Glass Picnic, and a Shakespeare Death day Event.
Lynchburg Academy Medicine Alliance, Lynchburg, VA, President 2007, President Elect 2006, Treasurer 2005-06, Membership Chair 2003-04 and Supper Club Coordinator 2002-2006
Skills and Extracurricular Activities
Fast and proficient in typing. I work often in Word and Excel.
I love planning events.
I have renovated 3 historic homes. Demolished and rebuilt 2 kitchens and 7 bathrooms.
I enjoy photography and have taken the cast head shots for many of the Dunbar and Glass Theatre productions from 2011-2018.
I am creative. I created backdrops for show character meet and greet areas for the Dunbar Plays.
I enjoy hiking, walking, and running. I have run 1 marathon, 3 half marathons and many 10k’s.
References available upon request