AKETHA M.

PENN
• 14701 Bartram Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 • (904) 386-5220 • ampenn36@gmail.com •
WEBSITE: http://akethap.weebly.com

EDUCATION
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Health December 2018
Major: Nutrition & Dietetics & Health Science
Concentration: Public Health, Minor: Health Education

University of Washington Seattle, WA

Graduate Certificate April 2010
Clinical Management of HIV

Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science in Health December 2008
Major: Exercise Science, Minor Physical Education

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kailo Nutrition Jacksonville FL

Intern August 2018 – December 2018
v Research requirement for meal delivery service
v Complete search for all meal delivery services within the United States
v Create a spreadsheet of all meal delivery companies that offer vegan/vegetarian meal options
v Research legal requirements and guidelines for starting a meal delivery service
v Investigate pros and cons of meal delivery services
v Develop delivery plan/strategy for meals drop off
v Create health and wellness presentation/workshop for target audience

British Virgin Islands (BVI) Health Services Authority Tortola, BVI

Community Nutritionist 1 September 2009 – July 2015
v Conducted needs assessment of the community and advised on pertinent outcomes
v Planned and implement nutrition related programs and outpatient counseling
v Organized Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Healthy Lifestyle workshops and seminars to
Government and Non-Government Organizations
v Prepared monthly and annual reports for nutrition programs, projects and out-patient counseling for
further submission to the Nutrition Manager
v Created materials appropriate for use in the community using cultural competence

British Virgin Islands Electricity Cooperation Tortola, BVI

Senior Inventory Officer April 2008 – September 2009
v Assisted with the management of the Inventory Unit by serving as a alternate supervisor and signing off
on documents
v Accurately recorded and posted all issues, receipts and journals on computer system on a daily basis
v Collaborated with the Finance department for order payments
v Aided with the issuing and receipt of all goods in the Inventory Unit
British Virgin Islands Electricity Cooperation Tortola, BVI
Generation Administrative Assistant July 2007 – April 2008
v Supervised staff attendance and prepared monthly attendance reports
v Generated written correspondence on behalf of employees and the Department
v Processed employee’s sick leave and vacation forms
v Implemented and maintained the Department’s file system
v Recorded monthly overtime documents for the Generation Department

COMMUNITY SERVICE

v Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Public Service

v Volunteered at UNF Lend-A-Wing Pantry - Created recipes and ready-to-go bags with products from
pantry and taught nutrition education
v Former member of BVI Health Services Authority Wellness Committee - Arranged Community
outreach programs
v Former member of Allied Health Professionals Council - Considered and provided guidance as it relates
to applications of persons interested in registration as Allied Health Practitioners in the BVI
v Former member of HIV AIDS Foundation BVI - Conducted HIV/AIDS test and provided HIV/AIDS
nutrition education