Ashwini

Education

Master of Science in Human Nutrition
(Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods) August 2010
Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas, USA
GPA-3.62

Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery
August 2005
Maharashtra University of health science, India
GPA-3.7

Summary of Qualification
•Excellent communication skills including managing and coordinating day to day activities
•Outstanding ability to work with community and professional groups
•Experience in health care environment utilizing clinical skills, administrative and medical skills
•Research and analysis skills
•Computer and internet knowledge including Microsoft Word, excel, PowerPoint
•Proficiency at grasping new things quickly and utilizing same in a productive manner

Work Experience

Medico Marketing Executive Jan 2011 to May 2011
•Developed communication material such as visual aids, literatures, leave behinds, brochures, product monographs, newsletters, scientific booklets, patient education material and other allied promotional materials
•Performed literature search / reviewed medical information for Pharmaceutical products and prepared summaries.
•Developed programs for field force and assisted in conducting these programs

Graduate Research Assistant
Texas State University, USA Jan 2009 to Aug 2010
•Managed the day to day administrative tasks and graded the classes
•Responsible for teaching and guiding students
•Performed research tasks for Dr Lane and presented on same.

Health Care Experience:
Resident Medical officer
Feb 2006 to Mar 2007
Supe Hospital, India
•Responsible for medical intake including medical history , vitals, and symptomology
•Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients on a daily basis
•Formulated instructions from consultants for patient specific health plans

Resident Medical Officer
Sept 2005 to Jan 2006
Chopda Hospital, Nasik, India
•Attended all age groups since delivery to 18 years of age and assisted all IPD child patients
•Effectively communicated with parents regarding children health. Coordinated doctor-parents meets
•Scheduled appointments for patients according to established procedures

Internship
Aug 2004 to Aug 2005
Maharashtra University of Health Science, India
•Underwent six months of internship training at Civil Government Hospital, 3 months at Primary Health Center and 3 months at College Hospital
•Responsible for medical intake including medical history, vitals, symptomology
•Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients on a daily basis.
•Attended phone calls in casualty department and coordinated with specialist doctors for further procedure
•Responsible for overall patient satisfaction

Volunteer and Research Experience
ISPAT
Jan 2006
•Contributed to the International seminar on role of Ayurveda in management of Diabetes Mellitus
•Reception committee volunteer for meet and greet and assistance of medical doctors at the seminar

Aids Research and Control Center (ARCON) Oct to Nov 2007
•Administered surveys, collected and synthesized medical data from patients
•Active participant in two on going researches on “Effect of Ayurvedic medicines on AIDS patients”

Relevant Courses
Research Design & Methodology Biochemistry Anatomy
Nutrition Science Food Science & Lab Physiology
Food Biotechnology Pharmacology Gynecology
Nutrition Metabolism I & II Nutrition & Diseases Pediatrics
Nutrition Supplements Metabolism Pediatric obesity
Science of Nutrition & Exercise Preventive and Social Medicine
Advanced Functional Food & Nutrition Analytical Food Science & Molecular Technique

Academic Projects
• Functional Food and Nutraceutical Projects:
1) Citrus fruits
2) Product development –
TurmiAller – Choco Chews – For allergic rhinitis
3) Literature search and paper presentations

• Food Biotechnology Project:
1) Tear Free Onion by using Garlic Allinase Gene
2) Literature search and paper presentations

• Molecular Techniques Projects:
1) Primer design
2) Information of molecular techniques such as Gel electrophoresis, Elisa, Cell culture etc
3) Literature search and paper presentations

• Nutrition Metabolism I and II projects:
1) Type II Diabetes
2) Effect of Vitamin C and E supplementation on heart disease
3) Literature search and paper presentations

Interest:
• Enjoy dancing and traveling