Experience

Thompson Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Technology Advisor

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  I'm an information technology advisor for restaurants. I'm an information technology advisor for restaurants.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  After graduating college, I took on the challenge of one on one client coaching. I provide virtual and in person nutritional services that mostly include coaching for weight loss and healthy eating. After graduating college, I took on the challenge of one on one client coaching. I provide virtual and in person nutritional services that mostly include coaching for weight loss and healthy eating.



Chick-fil-A Corporate

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chick-fil-A Trainer

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

  While traveling full time with my spouse, I supported new and transitioning Chick-fil-A restaurants by teaching and coaching team members on Chick-fil-A processes and procedures. I ensured each team member I worked with could safely and correctly serve our guest for a hospitable experience to create raving fans. I left this position to take on an IT Trainer position assigned to Chick-fil-A. While traveling full time with my spouse, I supported new and transitioning Chick-fil-A restaurants by teaching and coaching team members on Chick-fil-A processes and procedures. I ensured each team member I worked with could safely and correctly serve our guest for a hospitable experience to create raving fans. I left this position to take on an IT Trainer position assigned to Chick-fil-A.



Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2017

  This rewarding position allowed me to work with adolescents and their families to provide education and tools to better manage chronic illness (diabetes, weight management, obesity, disordered eating). I established genuine connections with my patients by meeting them at their starting point to build a foundation of trust to be able to intercede with their barriers of self care. I taught weekly group class, provided individual sessions, planned personalized menus, and collaborated with a… Show more This rewarding position allowed me to work with adolescents and their families to provide education and tools to better manage chronic illness (diabetes, weight management, obesity, disordered eating). I established genuine connections with my patients by meeting them at their starting point to build a foundation of trust to be able to intercede with their barriers of self care. I taught weekly group class, provided individual sessions, planned personalized menus, and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidenced based care and support. Everyday I was given the opportunity to watch patients grow and flourish from start to finish at our unique experience of an extended stay facility. I left this position to travel full time for my husbands career. Show less This rewarding position allowed me to work with adolescents and their families to provide education and tools to better manage chronic illness (diabetes, weight management, obesity, disordered eating). I established genuine connections with my patients by meeting them at their starting point to build a foundation of trust to be able to intercede with their barriers of self care. I taught weekly group class, provided individual sessions, planned personalized menus, and collaborated with a… Show more This rewarding position allowed me to work with adolescents and their families to provide education and tools to better manage chronic illness (diabetes, weight management, obesity, disordered eating). I established genuine connections with my patients by meeting them at their starting point to build a foundation of trust to be able to intercede with their barriers of self care. I taught weekly group class, provided individual sessions, planned personalized menus, and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidenced based care and support. Everyday I was given the opportunity to watch patients grow and flourish from start to finish at our unique experience of an extended stay facility. I left this position to travel full time for my husbands career. Show less



GiaCare

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian assigned to NASA

  • May 2016 - Jan 2017

  I provided nutrition services to NASA employees regarding weight loss, diabetes managements, cardiac health, dietary counseling for improved labs, enhanced athletic abilities and more. I unfortunately left this amazing part time job to travel full time for my husbands career. I provided nutrition services to NASA employees regarding weight loss, diabetes managements, cardiac health, dietary counseling for improved labs, enhanced athletic abilities and more. I unfortunately left this amazing part time job to travel full time for my husbands career.



n1Health

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian/Lifestyle Coach

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  Working with this innovative company I had the privilege of coaching +30 clients with in office visits and virtual coaching on goal creating, tracking and progress. With our unique design, I worked closely with physicians to provide nutrition recommendations to give their patients optimal health care. I also created nutrition content for local publications such as The Health Journal, Virginia Gazette, Kingsmill, and Fords Colony. I continued providing education to our patients and community in… Show more Working with this innovative company I had the privilege of coaching +30 clients with in office visits and virtual coaching on goal creating, tracking and progress. With our unique design, I worked closely with physicians to provide nutrition recommendations to give their patients optimal health care. I also created nutrition content for local publications such as The Health Journal, Virginia Gazette, Kingsmill, and Fords Colony. I continued providing education to our patients and community in helping develop our goodNESS campaign that including blog posts, emails and videos on nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep. n1Health put full trust in me to design 12-week weight loss and pre-diabetes programs, group nutrition education presentations, and 20+ education handouts on nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep. I gained new skills working with Inbody 570 bioelectrical impedance analysis interpretation, Twine Health virtual coaching, Nudge health coach app, and wellness programs via FitBit. Show less Working with this innovative company I had the privilege of coaching +30 clients with in office visits and virtual coaching on goal creating, tracking and progress. With our unique design, I worked closely with physicians to provide nutrition recommendations to give their patients optimal health care. I also created nutrition content for local publications such as The Health Journal, Virginia Gazette, Kingsmill, and Fords Colony. I continued providing education to our patients and community in… Show more Working with this innovative company I had the privilege of coaching +30 clients with in office visits and virtual coaching on goal creating, tracking and progress. With our unique design, I worked closely with physicians to provide nutrition recommendations to give their patients optimal health care. I also created nutrition content for local publications such as The Health Journal, Virginia Gazette, Kingsmill, and Fords Colony. I continued providing education to our patients and community in helping develop our goodNESS campaign that including blog posts, emails and videos on nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep. n1Health put full trust in me to design 12-week weight loss and pre-diabetes programs, group nutrition education presentations, and 20+ education handouts on nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep. I gained new skills working with Inbody 570 bioelectrical impedance analysis interpretation, Twine Health virtual coaching, Nudge health coach app, and wellness programs via FitBit. Show less



Bradley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dietetic Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  COMMUNITY (Hy-Vee, Caterpillar, Riverplex, LIFETIME fitness Elementary Schools, U of I Extension Office) Counseled patients regarding special dietary needs, Lead cooking demonstrations, Planned grocery store tours, Collected/interpreted biometric health screenings using Cholestech LDX, Co-developed employee nutrition wellness program, Conducted nutritional screenings/assessments/education, Designed and taught lesson plans (Encouraging Vegetable Intake, MyPlate, Zucchini Challenge… Show more COMMUNITY (Hy-Vee, Caterpillar, Riverplex, LIFETIME fitness Elementary Schools, U of I Extension Office) Counseled patients regarding special dietary needs, Lead cooking demonstrations, Planned grocery store tours, Collected/interpreted biometric health screenings using Cholestech LDX, Co-developed employee nutrition wellness program, Conducted nutritional screenings/assessments/education, Designed and taught lesson plans (Encouraging Vegetable Intake, MyPlate, Zucchini Challenge, Healthy Bones, Taste Buds) to school aged children, Collected and analyzed data for a school plate waste study, Instructed small group classes and activities for weight loss program FOODSERVICE (ARAMARK) Developed cycle menus for Bradley University dining services, Assisted managers in retail/catering/dietetics/dining facilities, Implemented employee use of temperature control logs, Created healthy recipes and nutrition handouts, Designed online presentation to educate Get Fit Stay Fit program, Co-developed job descriptions for employees, Calculated nutrient analysis for salad combinations, Inventoried food and supplies, Monitored dining area to ensure food quality and safety standards were consistently met, Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for retail store, Directed tabling events throughout college campus CLINICAL (Hospital, Joslin Diabetes Center, Heartland Clinic, Cancer Center, Nursing Home) Conducted nutrition assessments based on lab tests and patient interviews, Lead individual and group counseling on diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, cancer and weight loss, Completed follow-ups and diet education consults using the Nutrition Care Manual, Worked with multidisciplinary medical teams to provide optimal care for patients, Provided enteral nutrition recommendations for cancer and nursing home patients Show less COMMUNITY (Hy-Vee, Caterpillar, Riverplex, LIFETIME fitness Elementary Schools, U of I Extension Office) Counseled patients regarding special dietary needs, Lead cooking demonstrations, Planned grocery store tours, Collected/interpreted biometric health screenings using Cholestech LDX, Co-developed employee nutrition wellness program, Conducted nutritional screenings/assessments/education, Designed and taught lesson plans (Encouraging Vegetable Intake, MyPlate, Zucchini Challenge… Show more COMMUNITY (Hy-Vee, Caterpillar, Riverplex, LIFETIME fitness Elementary Schools, U of I Extension Office) Counseled patients regarding special dietary needs, Lead cooking demonstrations, Planned grocery store tours, Collected/interpreted biometric health screenings using Cholestech LDX, Co-developed employee nutrition wellness program, Conducted nutritional screenings/assessments/education, Designed and taught lesson plans (Encouraging Vegetable Intake, MyPlate, Zucchini Challenge, Healthy Bones, Taste Buds) to school aged children, Collected and analyzed data for a school plate waste study, Instructed small group classes and activities for weight loss program FOODSERVICE (ARAMARK) Developed cycle menus for Bradley University dining services, Assisted managers in retail/catering/dietetics/dining facilities, Implemented employee use of temperature control logs, Created healthy recipes and nutrition handouts, Designed online presentation to educate Get Fit Stay Fit program, Co-developed job descriptions for employees, Calculated nutrient analysis for salad combinations, Inventoried food and supplies, Monitored dining area to ensure food quality and safety standards were consistently met, Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for retail store, Directed tabling events throughout college campus CLINICAL (Hospital, Joslin Diabetes Center, Heartland Clinic, Cancer Center, Nursing Home) Conducted nutrition assessments based on lab tests and patient interviews, Lead individual and group counseling on diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, cancer and weight loss, Completed follow-ups and diet education consults using the Nutrition Care Manual, Worked with multidisciplinary medical teams to provide optimal care for patients, Provided enteral nutrition recommendations for cancer and nursing home patients Show less



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  During my last years of college I was privileged with co-teaching a food preparation lab course of 16 students. I carefully planned weekly lessons and activities for receptive learning. With my co-partner, we interacted with students throughout labs to keep them engaged and on track. I graded papers and tests and helped with additional studying office hours. This was an in school position only so I left after graduating.

• Caterer

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  I worked evenings and weekends while going to college full time. I communicated and collaborated with all employees to set up and take down events in a fast pace environment, served 30-70 customers per event, assisted in decoration and plating of 20+ tables per event, managed preparation and presentation of desserts and appetizers, And followed sanitation guidelines when preparing food to ensure safe products. I left after graduating college and moving back home.



Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cook

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

  I worked during college breaks while going to Moraine Valley Community College. I participated in menu planning with executive chef on a weekly basis, operated all equipment to prepare and serve meals to +200 students daily, complied with kitchen safety and sanitation requirements, and ensured all standards and practices were met. I left to move to pursue a private university education. I worked during college breaks while going to Moraine Valley Community College. I participated in menu planning with executive chef on a weekly basis, operated all equipment to prepare and serve meals to +200 students daily, complied with kitchen safety and sanitation requirements, and ensured all standards and practices were met. I left to move to pursue a private university education.