Clinical Nutritionist & Health Coach

• Oct 2021 - Present

Nutrition Science & Education Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

• Facilitate the development and implementation of evidence standards in personalized nutrition • Evaluate the quality of clinical recommendations and scientific research toward the creation of nutrition guidelines • Assist with the development and curation of materials for the ANA Personalized Nutrition Resource Center • Write and edit professional and public-facing content, evaluate scientific evidence in nutrition and personalized nutrition • Support the development of professional training programs and supplementary resources • Evaluate companies according to ANA’s Corporate Relationship Policy • Act as internal resource to ANA Nutrition Programs departments Show less

Clinical Nutritionist & Health Coach

• Dec 2021 - Present

Benji provides personalized nutrition and integrative health coaching, helping patients organize their efforts amidst an ever growing barrage of information and recommendations to prioritize the self-care strategies that fit their individual needs. This may include therapeutic diets, targeted nutrient-dense foods and supplement protocols, stress management strategies, mindful and intuitive eating, shopping education, meal preparation strategies, and home kitchen optimization. Benji prides himself on meeting patients where they are and taking the journey with them, building trusting, healing partnerships, troubleshooting obstacles, and facilitating meaningful change. As a patient himself, he has seen the limitations of classic diet plans and treatment protocols. That is why he continues to search for the best possible strategies when creating personalized protocols by keeping up with the latest research and collaborating with other practitioners. Show less

Clinical Nutritionist and Integrative Health Coach

• Oct 2018 - Sep 2021

Achievements -Started a successful integrative nutrition program providing personalized coaching at a family medicine practice. -Managed COVID-19 care coordination and patient communication, developed holistic immune support program for patients. -Converted the practice to telemedicine to ensure practice continuity during pandemic. -Increased community interest in lifestyle medicine by planning and hosting a "Meet the Nutritionist" open house for current and prospective patients, featuring healthy snack demonstration, recipes and a live Q&A. -Improved patient engagement with creative programming including a monthly mindful eating support group for established patients. Responsibilities -Conduct comprehensive diet and lifestyle intake, evaluate nutritional status and obstacles to health. -Collaborate with medical doctor to facilitate comprehensive and continuous care plans for patients to maximize health outcomes and goals. -Develop creative plans for each patient using personalized therapeutic diets, advanced supplement protocols, mindful and intuitive eating practices, grocery shopping tours, and home kitchen optimization. -Counsel patients on mental health impacts of chronic disease utilizing proven stress management techniques and mindfulness-based group meetings. -Coordinate referrals, patient outreach, and marketing for the practice. Show less

Wellness Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

-Advised customers and staff on food, supplements, and other natural products based on individual needs. -Conducted shopping tours for nutrition focused customers. -Developed and proposed the Dill Pickle Nutrition Program. -Advised customers and staff on food, supplements, and other natural products based on individual needs. -Conducted shopping tours for nutrition focused customers. -Developed and proposed the Dill Pickle Nutrition Program.

Natural Product Specialist

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

-Educated customers and staff on brand history, product uses, and benefits. -Provided product recommendations based on customers’ needs. -Cultivated positive relationships with brands and stores. -Educated customers and staff on brand history, product uses, and benefits. -Provided product recommendations based on customers’ needs. -Cultivated positive relationships with brands and stores.

Assistant Manager of Natural Living

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

-Managed ordering and inventory for a department carrying more than 8,000 supplements and body care products. -Built outstanding relationships with returning customers by providing extensive, informed product advice and educational resources. -Managed ordering and inventory for a department carrying more than 8,000 supplements and body care products. -Built outstanding relationships with returning customers by providing extensive, informed product advice and educational resources.

Instructional Assistant/ Job Coach

• Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

Provided trauma-informed care for at-risk adolescents and children. Implemented Individualized Education Plan (IEP) accommodations and provided one-on-one instruction and mentoring.

Youth Care Worker

• Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

Responsible for the day-to-day safety, treatment, and guidance of adolescents coping with severe trauma and multiple diagnoses. Implemented specialized treatment strategies in accordance with the Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC) Model.Documented all individual and group interactions, incident reports, and medication administration.

Assistant to the Program Director

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Planned and executed all-camp programs. Planned and executed all-camp programs.

Counselor in Training Program Director, Mental Health Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Met with the camp social worker daily, reviewed the development of camper and staff situations, discussed effective responses and put them into action. Planned and executed eight-week training program for 30 counselors in training. Met with the camp social worker daily, reviewed the development of camper and staff situations, discussed effective responses and put them into action. Planned and executed eight-week training program for 30 counselors in training.