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Sherman Sherman M.S.N., C.N.
slidingscalenutrition@gmail.com
sherman.sherman@bastyr.edu
 www.SlidingScaleNutrition.com
1194 Adams St Eugene OR 97405 
541-521-2512

Relevant Experience
Sliding Scale Nutrition, 2013
Proprietor, Eugene, OR

  • Provide in-home emotional and logistical nutrition support to clients in all economic brackets
  • Organize and manage all business responsibilities  
Head Start Program Cook, January - September 2013 
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Kingston, WA
Karron McGrady, Health and Nutrition Manager
  • Designed monthly menus to meet USDA school nutrition guidelines while also meeting the taste preferences for a diverse group of children (6 months - 6 years) and adults
  • Cooked 80% whole food meals (breakfast, lunch and snack) for 80 children and their teachers daily
  • Calculated weekly food needs, placed orders and received product in a timely and organized manner
  • Introduced children and staff to new food items despite various push-back
  • Taught staff about successful gardening techniques to be used with their students
Student Clinician, September 2011 - June 2012
Bastyr Clinic for Natural Health, Seattle, WA
Amy Frasieur MS. RD., Clinic Supervisor
  • Led nutrition visits
  • Gave nutrition advice and guidance to clients with the supervision of my supervisor
  • Charted notes from nutrition visits
  • Supported peers as they led nutrition visits
Medical Staff Aid, July 2011
Diabetes Camp-Camp Leo, Panhandle Lake, WA
Doris Piccinin, Registered Dietitian, Medical Staff at Camp Leo 
  • Tested blood sugars of elementary and middle school-aged campers
  • Assisted medical staff on night rounds testing, charting and treating blood sugars
  • Guided campers in carbohydrate counting, meal planning and appropriate insulin administration
Intern, April – July 2010, September – December 2009
Farm to School Program, Eugene, OR
Megan Kemple, Farm to School Program Director
  • Organized and prepared materials for farm field trips
  • Assisted program director in leading activities on farm field trips
  • Supervised students, ensured safety, role modeled respect and encouraged active learning
  • Taught nutrition lessons and workshops to elementary and middle school students
Intern, May – August 2010
Food for Lane County Family Dinner Program, Eugene, OR
Amanda Kaler, Kitchen Manager
  • Secured/selected food for evening meals from the Food for Lane County warehouse
  • Assisted in preparation and service of dinner for 300 people/night
  • Directed volunteers in set-up, clean-up and serving activities
  • Performed nightly closing and cleaning duties
Teacher’s Assistant, September - December 2011
Advanced Nutrition Principles, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Elizabeth Kirk PhD, RD., Core Faculty
  • Graded undergraduate homework, projects and exams
Produce Seller and Farm Intern, May – September 2010, and June – August 2011
Ruby and Amber’s Organic Oasis, Dorena, OR
Summer Run Farm, Carnation, WA
Lyall Farms, Mattawa, WA   
Growing Things Farm, Carnation, WA
Kris Woolhouse, Cathryn Baerwald, Alan Scott, Michelle Blakely Respective Farm Owners
  • Entrusted to set up, run and take down market stalls in Seattle (Ballard, Capitol Hill, University District, Wallingford), Everett, Edmonds, Puyallup, Lake City, and Eugene
  • Sold produce at multiple weekly farmers markets 
  • Performed farming chores including weeding, harvesting and transplanting various crops
  • Fed pigs, cows, chickens and horses
Other Work/Volunteer Experience
Office Assistant, October 2005 – September 2006, and September 2008 - August 2009
Mycological Natural Products, Eugene, OR
Owen Rice, Proprietor
  • Utilized QuickBooks for accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, collections, invoice writing and other accounting duties
  • Conducted sales calls to a variety of customers
  • Put orders together for shipping
  • Meticulously sorted dried and fresh product for packaging/shipping
Transcriptionist, September 2010 – Current
Deconstructing Dinner, Nelson, British Columbia
Jon Steinman
Conducted sales calls to a variety of customers
  • Transcribed recorded podcasts at ~80 wpm
  • Returned edited product in timely manner
Booth Coordinator, July 2010 and July 2011
Willamette Farm and Food Coalition, Eugene OR
Lynne Fessenden, Executive Director
  • Organized and oriented volunteers
  • Set up and took down booth for WFFC in Energy Park at the Oregon Country Fair
Family Helper, September 2008 – September 2010
Marina Ormes, Parent, Eugene, OR
  • Tutored, supervised, transported and fed siblings aged 8 and 10
  • Executed household responsibilities and chores
  • Prepared dinners for family of five three nights a week
 Daycare Assistant, September 2006 – July 2007
Susan’s At Home Daycare, Eugene, OR
Susan Sibilia-Young, Proprietor
  • Provided infant and childcare
  • Prepared and planned 5 meals/day
  • Full responsibility for daycare during several week-long owner absences
  • Assisted in garden projects, facility cleaning and art activities
Mural Artist, Fall and Summer 2007
Pura Suerte Restaurant, Costa Rica
Musician’s Studio, Eugene, OR
Al's
  • Designed and painted two room-sized murals
  • Brought projects in under time and budget constraints
Computer Skills
  • Proficient in QuickBooks, Act and Microsoft Office
  • Typing speed: 80 wpm
Education
 Master of Science, Nutrition - 2012 
Didactic Program in Dietetics 
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
GPA 3.97
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - 2004
Bachelor of Science, Sociology- 2004
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Relevant Coursework: Whole Foods Production, Herbs and Ayurvedic Medicine, Foundations of Aromatic Medicine, Contemporary Nutrition Global and Ecological Issues, Food Service Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Macro- and Micronutrients, Counseling Skills, Disease Processes, Nutrition in the Life Cycle, Biostatistics.   

References

  • Doris Piccinin RD, Bastyr University, Assistant Professor, Kenmore, WA 425-602-3099
  • Amy Frasieur RD, Bastyr University, Faculty, Kenmore, WA 425-602-3122
  • Elizabeth Kirk PhD, RD, Bastyr University, Associate Professor, Kenmore, WA 425-602-3261
  • Megan Kemple, Farm to School, Program Director, Eugene, OR 541-344-4329
  • Kris Woolhouse, Ruby and Amber's Organic Oasis, Farmer and owner, Dorena, OR 541-946-1504
  • Owen Rice, Mycological Natural Products, President, Eugene, OR 541-465-3247


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