This document provides a summary of Shirley TC Wu's qualifications and experience as a dietitian. She has a Master's degree in Nutritional Science and a graduate certificate in Dietetics. Her experience includes positions as a nutrition consultant, dietetic intern, nutrition volunteer, nutrition research assistant, and nutrition intern working with communities and schools. She has publications and presentations in her field and received an Outstanding Student award from the Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

1. Shirley TC Wu, MS, RDN
wshirleytc@gmail.com ○ (562) 650-2587 ○ www.linkedin.com/in/shirleytcwu/
SUMMARY: Highly organized and motivated dietitian with a passion for community and child nutrition.
EDUCATION: MS in Nutritional Science, Cal State University, Los Angeles
Graduate Certificate in Dietetics, Oregon Health and Science University
BA in Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
 Nutrition Consultant (Sept 2014 – Current): University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine/SOS Mentor, Los
Angeles, CA. Nutrition educator and coordinator for Imagine HEALTH, a pilot program on guided imagery. Collaborated with
education development team to revamp nutrition curriculum and produce training materials. Taught nutrition curriculum
and provided education support. Oversee and ensure fidelity of nutrition programming through classroom observation,
training, and timely feedback. Planning and procurement of snacks for students within the study.
 Dietetic Intern (Aug 2013-Jun 2014): Multiple Sites, Greater Portland Area, OR. Provided nutrition education and
interventions within multiple community and hospital settings, including WIC and the Providence Medical Group. Produced
nutrition education pamphlets for community and hospital settings and assessed patients for nutritional need. Developed
pilot green waste program and new menu items for hospital retail settings.
 Nutrition Volunteer (Nov 2013 – Mar 2014): Central City Concern Bloom Project, Portland, OR. Developed nutrition
curriculum and taught nutrition classes for low-income diabetic participants taking part in a diabetes management course.
 Nutrition Research Assistant (Oct 2012 – Jun 2013): Cal State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Worked on
community nutrition research project located in East Los Angeles and funded by the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs.
Helped recruit and manage volunteers for neighborhood surveys. Performed field observation and data entry in addition to
research and writing for publication.
 Nutrition Intern (Jan 2012 – Jun 2013): Norwalk La-Mirada Unified School District Head Start Program, Norwalk, CA.
Presented monthly parent education classes, planned lessons for classroom nutrition curriculum, conducted supervised
classroom observations based on CACFP guidelines and hosted a National Nutrition Month booth.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
 Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs (2014): Healthy Foods are Hard to Find Outside of Supermarkets in Boyle Heights
 Portland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meeting Poster Presentation
o April 16, 2014: Nutrition Education for a Low-Income Type 2 Diabetes Population: A Partnership with Central City
Concern
o December 18, 2013: Sleep Duration and Chronotype Does Not Affect Fat Intake in Adolescents Aged 11-17 years
 Boyle Heights Community Meeting Presentation - June 25, 2013: Snack Food Vendors Outside Elementary Schools in Boyle
Heights
AWARDS:
 Outstanding Student of the Year Award, Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, May, 2014
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Microsoft Suites, Food Processor (ESHA), ProNutra, EPIC, Hospitality Suites.
ServSafe Certified; Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED Certified (American Red Cross)
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group