Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extraandcocurricularactivities
Additionalskillsandexperience
Leadershipandvolunteerwork
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Hi, I’m

KHADIJA SHAKOOR

Dietician
Lahore, Punjab,PB
KHADIJA SHAKOOR

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Diet and Nutrition graduate with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience. Proven Ability to develop and implement personalized dietary plans, resulting in significant improvements in patient health outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills through various roles, including General Secretary of the Debating Society and participation in international exchange programs

Overview

1
year of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sir Ganga Ram, Mayo, Social Security and UOL Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Punjab

Clinical Training
6 2023 - 5 2024

Job overview

Completed a house job involving 1,600 hours of clinical work focused on clinical nutrition and various nutritional tasks Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to assess and diagnose nutritional needs of patients

  • Developed personalized dietary plans based on individual patient diagnoses, integrating evidence-based nutrition strategies to improve health outcomes
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting dietary plans as needed to ensure optimal nutritional status
  • Resulted in improved patient health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and enhanced reputation of clinical nutrition department.
  • Offered supervision and guidance to intern psychologists as they navigated their clinical training experiences

UOL Career Services and Corporate Linkages Department, Lahore, Punjab

Content Writing Internship
2022.09 - 2022.11 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Completed paid internship involving content writing and management tasks for Career Services & Corporate Linkages department at university
  • Collaborated with department staff to identify content needs and develop strategy to enhance online presence and engagement
  • Created and managed various types of content, including blog posts, articles, and social media updates, ensuring relevance and appeal to students and corporate partners
  • Implemented content calendar to maintain consistency and timeliness of updates
  • Resulted in 30% increase in website traffic, 25% boost in social media engagement, and positive feedback from stakeholders, strengthening department's connections and participation rates.

Bahria International Hospital, Lahore, Punjab

Nutrition Internships
2021.06 - 2021.08 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Interned at Bahria International Hospital and Fatima Memorial System, specializing in clinical nutrition
  • Assessed patients' nutritional needs and crafted tailored dietary plans to support their health goals and managed over 50 customer calls per day.
  • Worked alongside healthcare teams to integrate nutrition plans into overall patient care
  • Educated patients on dietary practices to enhance adherence and outcomes
  • Resulted in improved patient health metrics and contributed to hospitals' reputation for quality nutritional care.

Education

University of Lahore , Raiwind, PB

Bachelors in Diet and Nutrition (BDNS)
2019.09 - 2024.05 (4 years & 8 months)

Punjab Group of Colleges, Faisalabad (PGC) , Jaranwala, PB

F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)
2017.06 - 2019.05 (1 year & 11 months)

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Extraandcocurricularactivities

  • SHNA Society, UOL, 09/2019, 05/2022, Volunteered at the Society for Health and Nutritional Awareness for the event "Nutritional Intervention Strategies for Cancer Patients.", Assisted in organizing and promoting awareness of nutrition's role in cancer treatment., Engaged participants, providing support on dietary strategies and guidelines., Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and promote healthy lifestyle choices for patients and families.
  • Sports Society, UOL, 09/2019, 05/2021, Managed logistics for cross-university events at Sports Society UOL, ensuring seamless organization and efficient coordination of venues, equipment, and participant logistics., Collaborated closely with event teams to resolve logistical challenges promptly and enhance overall event experiences., Contributed to promoting the society's mission and fostering team cohesion throughout event planning and execution.
  • 8th Beyond the Youth, Youth General Assembly, Participated in the "8th Beyond the Youth" by Youth General Assembly, a platform for young leaders and changemakers., Collaborated with a team to organize major event, handling planning, logistics, and coordination., Facilitated workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions to promote exchange and education., Resulted in successful events, increased participant engagement, and advanced the mission to empower young leaders globally.
  • Policy Making Competition, Young Peace & Development Corps, Participated in a one-day policy-making competition held by Young Peace & Development Corps., Engaged in developing innovative policy solutions with a focus on peace and development., Collaborated with peers to research, debate, and present policy proposals., Resulted in enhanced understanding of policy-making processes and contributed to meaningful discussions on peace and development

Additionalskillsandexperience

  • Content Writing
  • Communication Skills
  • HR & Event Management
  • Leadership
  • Debating
  • Tutoring & Counselling

Leadershipandvolunteerwork

  • General Secretary Debating Society, UOL, 09/2021, 05/2024, Served as General Secretary for the year 2023-2024, leading debates and enhancing engagement., Managed logistics and scheduling, optimizing operations., Promoted society through workshops and competitions., Contributed to competitive debates for three years., Actively Participated in MUNs and public speaking across different platforms., Mentored peers, fostering critical thinking., Achieved success in Model United Nations, winning awards at FMH and Kinnaird College.
  • Exchange Program Turkey, AEISEC Global Exchange, 08/2023, 09/2023, Participated in a cultural exchange program organized by AIESEC in Turkey., Taught English to children across various regions, enhancing their language proficiency., Designed and led educational activities integrating English learning with recreational pursuits like swimming., Collaborated with local schools and communities to enrich educational experiences., Facilitated cross-cultural understanding through direct engagement with Turkish communities., Contributed to improving English language skills and fostering global awareness among children.
  • Volunteer work, SEEK-NPO, 08/2022, 09/2022, Completed volunteer work with SEEK-NPO, visiting various orphanages and old age homes to support and engage with residents., Collaborated with fellow volunteers to organize and execute activities aimed at enhancing the well-being and happiness of residents., Participated in fun and interactive sessions, including games, crafts, and storytelling, to foster a sense of community and joy., Provided companionship and emotional support to residents, listening to their stories and ensuring they felt valued and cared for., Resulted in improved emotional well-being of residents, positive feedback from orphanage and old age home staff, and strengthened community bonds.

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Interests

Table tennis

Reading

Swimming

Teahing

Timeline

Content Writing Internship

UOL Career Services and Corporate Linkages Department
2022.09 - 2022.11 (2 months)

Nutrition Internships

Bahria International Hospital
2021.06 - 2021.08 (2 months)

University of Lahore

Bachelors in Diet and Nutrition (BDNS)
2019.09 - 2024.05 (4 years & 8 months)

Punjab Group of Colleges, Faisalabad (PGC)

F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)
2017.06 - 2019.05 (1 year & 11 months)

Clinical Training

Sir Ganga Ram, Mayo, Social Security and UOL Teaching Hospital
6 2023 - 5 2024
KHADIJA SHAKOORDietician