1. MELISSA L. WILDER, MPH, RD, LD
10019 LOCKE LN, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042
(281) 723-2544 / MELISSA.L.WILDER@COMCAST.NET
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARADISUS DEI
Donation Coordinator - 02/2014 to present, part time
Gathering, collecting, entering and depositing donations for Paradisus Dei’s bi-annual donation drive.
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Teacher Nursery Staff -08/2014 to present, part time
Caring for the daily needs and organizing play for children 6 weeks old to 3 years.
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE – TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - CHILDREN’S NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER
Research Dietitian - 08/2005 to 06/2007, part time
Collected, entered, and analyzed data in Nutrition Data System for Research.
Nutrition and Exercise Research Coordinator / Nutritionist II - 12/2000 to 10/2003
Developed, coordinated, and implemented health and fitness programs for children.
 Researched innovative methods to educate and motivate participants
 Prepared and presented status and strategy updates on a weekly basis
 Trained and assisted personnel in the presentation of project objectives
 Supervised personnel during the implementation of project objectives
 Developed and managed supplemental Internet curriculums
Recruiter / Research Technician II - 08/1999 to 04/2000
Multi-Media Nutrition Education Program – Team Member
HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – HEAD START PROGRAM
Nutrition Services Coordinator - 10/2003 to 7/2005
Provided leadership and technical expertise to staff and developed, coordinated, and implemented nutrition and
health programs in compliance with state and federal requirements for 16 Head Start centers.
 Prioritized, organized, and managed multiple tasks
 Supervised monitoring systems for compliance with all nutrition-related activities and food service
management
 Developed and planned processes and procedures for implementing activities
 Prepared staff training modules and activities
 Conducted nutrition assessments and educated parents and children on basic nutrition and health
topics based on particular needs
 Coordinated with community agencies to maximize program resources
 Analyzed complex situations, developed logical conclusions, and presented recommendations
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Clinical Dietitian - 04/2000 to 12/2000
Managed the Medical Nutrition Therapy for the 40-bed inpatient facility, along with the outpatient clinic
 Conducted weekly patient care meetings with physicians, physical therapists, nursing staff, social
workers, and child-life specialists by presenting Medical Nutrition Therapy progress updates and
strategies on each inpatient
 Developed monthly dinner menus for inpatients
 Organized and managed in-service training for foodservice staff
 Co-managed Food and Nutrition Services Department as Certified Food Service Manager
 Screened, assessed, educated, and documented nutrition care for patients with orthopedic conditions
 Developed and implemented regulatory policies and procedures in the Food and Nutrition Services
Department

2. MELISSA L. WILDER, MPH, RD, LD
10019 LOCKE LN, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042
(281) 723-2544 / MELISSA.L.WILDER@COMCAST.NET
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH – HOUSTON HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Master of Public Health, with emphasis in Health Promotion and Education - 12/2000
Thesis: “The Relationship between Psychosocial Determinants and Stages of Physical Activity Behaviors”
Dietetic Internship - 08/1997 to 05/1999
Completed 1,024 hours in dietetic and clinical practice at several Houston facilities in the Texas Medical Center
including Memorial Hermann Hospital, The University of Texas – WIC Clinic, The University of Texas Recreation
Center, and Rice University.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition - 05/1997
Honors: Dean’s honor List, Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1996-1997,
Mozelle Craddock Scholarship 1995-1997, Golden Key Honor Society, Rho Lambda (Greek Honor Society),
and Phi Eta Sigma & Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Honor Society)
VOLUNTEER WORK
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Field Day Chair – 2011 to 2013
Planned, coordinated, and recruited volunteers for a day of organized fun, food, and games for 600 students
Auction Grade Level Projects Chair - 2011 to 2012
Recruited volunteers in each grade level (Pre-K through 8th grade) to plan a grade level project for the annual
school auction. Coordinated with volunteers to plan and execute their projects from start to finish.
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH
SHE Shall be Called Woman, Member - 2012 to present
Paradisus Dei’s ministry for women.
God’s Gifts Ministry, President and Vice-President - 2011 to 2013
Planned and coordinated monthly meetings and retreats for members.
Bible Story Time – 2011 to 2012
Organized and planned Bible Story time for members and toddlers.
Moms-n-Tots, Activities Coordinator - 2009 to 2011
Planned and coordinated several parties and play dates for God’s Gifts mothers of toddlers.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.