Experience

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  South East Melbourne Phoenix

  • Advanced Sports Dietitian

    • Oct 2019 - Present

    Lisa is the consultant Sports Dietitian for South East Melbourne Phoenix Basketball Club, working with the High Performance Team within the basketball department to deliver high quality sports nutrition services and support. Service provision includes individual player nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, and education and advice across a range of performance nutrition priority areas.

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  Melbourne Football Club

  • Lead Performance Dietitian

    • Dec 2021 - Present

    Lisa works with the High Performance Team within the football department to deliver high quality sports nutrition services and athlete support.Service provision includes individual player nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, hydration planning, catering co-ordination and provision, nutrition education, and liaising with club staff and partners to deliver a high performance nutrition program.The role is predominantly working with the AFL men's program, with some involvement overseeing the AFLW nutrition program.

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  Basketball Victoria

  • High Performance Program - Nutrition Consultant

    • Oct 2019 - Present

    Lisa's role with Basketball Victoria is within the High Performance program, working with athletes and coaches to deliver high quality sports nutrition services and support.The current focus is the junior State Development Program (SDP), and involves collaboration with other high performance providers to support athlete health, well-being and performance outcomes.Service provision involves group presentations and workshops for athletes, families and coaches, online content and individual nutrition assessment and advice.

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  Loup.

  • Dietitian Consultant

    • Nov 2016 - Oct 2022

    Lisa worked with Loup as a consultant dietitian, contributing to both the creation and review of nutrition-related content for a number of online health and fitness programs (including Chris Hemsworth's Centr, Tiff XO, Emily Skye FIT and Keep It Cleaner). Lisa provided input to meal plans, recipes and nutrition articles, all of which were tailored to the approach of each specific program and member needs. Lisa's contribution related to both evidence-based nutrition science and translating the theory into practical food applications for health, wellness, fitness and enjoyment.

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  LifeCare Australia

  • Ashburton

  • Advanced Sports Dietitian

    • 2003 - Jan 2022
    • Ashburton

    Lisa can work with you to provide individual nutrition assessment, education and counselling for sports specific, general health and medical needs. Lisa conducts body composition assessment and hydration/fluid balance testing, as well as creating individualised nutrition and meal plans. Lisa would love to speak to your sporting club or workplace about nutrition for health and performance.

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  Collingwood Football Club

  • Sports Dietitian (leave cover)

    • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

    Lisa provided maternity leave cover for the the Sports Dietitian role, working with the AFL, AFLW and Netball athletes to deliver high quality sports nutrition services and support.Lisa's roles with the club include individual athlete nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, group education, hydration monitoring, management of the supplement program, catering liaison, game-day nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition, and working with the sports medicine and high performance teams within the football department.

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  Melbourne United Basketball Club

  • Advanced Sports Dietitian

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2019

    Lisa's roles at Melbourne United Basketball Club include individual nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, supplement advice, hydration monitoring, catering co-ordination, game-day nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition and working closely with the high performance team.

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  Victoria University

  • Lecturer

    • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

    Lisa is presenting lectures and tutorials in the topic areas of private practice management and sports nutrition to Master of Science in Dietetics students.

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  St Kilda Football Club

  • Advanced Sports Dietitian

    • 2008 - 2011

    Lisa worked at St Kilda Football Club over three years in the area of performance nutrition (with St Kilda FC playing three Grand Finals in 2009 and 2010), before Lisa took a break for maternity leave.Lisa's roles with the club included individual nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, group education, shopping/cooking education, hydration monitoring, management of the supplement program, catering, game-day nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition, interstate travel, management of staff (game-day assistants and dietitians), liaising with the sports medicine team, football department and club nutrition sponsors.

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  Melbourne Vixens Netball Team

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2007 - 2010

    Lisa consulted with individual netball players at the Victorian Institute of Sport prior to becoming the the consulting sports dietitian with the Melbourne Vixens Netball Club. Melbourne Vixens achieved great success in 2009, winning the ANZ Championship Premiership. Lisa's roles with the club included individual nutrition assessment and advice, group education, shopping/cooking education, nutrition supplement advice, catering advice, recovery nutrition, liaising with the coaches, sports medicine team, and club nutrition sponsors.

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  Victorian Institute of Sport

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2002 - 2010

    Lisa worked with a wide range of different sports as a nutrition consultant to the VIS. Lisa worked closely with the aerial skiing, athletics, cycling, football (soccer), golf, netball, shooting, squash, swimming, tennis, triathlon and women's hockey programs. Lisa also worked with individuals in the sports of basketball, boxing, canoeing, diving, martial arts, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, softball, table tennis and water polo.Lisa's roles with the sports included individual nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, group education, shopping/cooking education, nutrition supplement advice, catering, game-day nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition, co-ordination of staff, liaising with the sports medicine, sports science, conditioning, coaching, sponsorship/marketing and administration staff.

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  Sports Dietitians Australia

  • President and director

    • 2001 - 2010

    Lisa is passionate about sports nutrition and has enjoyed long-term involvement with Sports Dietitians Australia, the professional organisation for accredited and advanced sports dietitians. Lisa's role on the board involved a significant focus on client relationships and project management for SDA's corporate partners. Lisa took on the leadership role of President in 2008, stepping down from the board following the birth of her first son in 2010. Lisa still maintains her relationships with SDA in a less formal role.

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  Sports Medicine Australia

  • Director

    • 2007 - 2009

    Lisa has significant corporate governance experience, and held a board position at Sports Medicine Australia (Victoria) for 2 years. She stepped down from this position due to increased involvement as President of Sports Dietitians Australia.

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  Melbourne Storm

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2005 - 2009

    Lisa worked as the consultant sports dietitian at Melbourne Storm over during a very successful period where they played in NRL finals every year, were grand finalists 4 times and NRL Premiers twice. Lisa's roles with the club included individual nutrition assessment and advice, group education, shopping/cooking sessions, hydration monitoring, nutrition supplement advice, catering advice, recovery nutrition, liaising with the high performance and sports medicine team, and club nutrition sponsors. Lisa also did some work with the club's Under 20's squad.

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  Deakin University

  • Unit chair, lecturer

    • 2004 - 2009

    Lisa was involved in teaching sports nutrition to sports science and nutrition and dietetics students over a number of years. She was unit chair for the subject Sports Nutrition and was involved in developing a new unit Research and Advances in Sports Nutrition. Lisa enjoyed working with students in tutorials and practical sessions to help them understand and learn the theory behind sports science and sports nutrition.

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  Melbourne Victory Football Club

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2007 - 2008

    Lisa worked closely with the sports scientist at Melbourne Victory, providing both team and individual nutrition services, during a successful time for the club. Lisa provided individual nutrition assessment and advice, shopping and cooking sessions, as well as providing advice on the nutrition supplement program, catering, game-day nutrition, recovery, travel nutrition and hydration.

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  Hawthorn Football Club

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2003 - 2008

    Lisa spent her early years years at Hawthorn Football Club working in the areas of both sports science and sports nutrition, with her role then becoming more focused on performance nutrition. Lisa valued the opportunity to work with a team through challenges to progress from the bottom of the ladder to a premiership in 2008. Lisa's roles with the club included individual nutrition assessment and advice, body composition assessment and monitoring, group education, shopping/cooking education, hydration monitoring, management of the supplement program, catering, game-day nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition, interstate travel, liaising with the sports medicine team, football department and club nutrition sponsors.

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  Health by Design Australia

  • Personal Trainer and Dietitian

    • 2000 - 2006

    Lisa worked as both a personal trainer and dietitian at Health by Design. Lisa loved working with personal training clients, both studio-based and outdoor training, to help them meet their health and fitness goals. Lisa also worked as part of Health by Design's corporate health programs, providing nutrition presentations, workshops and cooking demonstrations for various companies.

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  Essendon Football Club

  • Sports Dietitian

    • 2001 - 2002

    Lisa only worked for a short time at Essendon FC as a nutrition consultant, before returning to Port Melbourne FC for a season, and then onto Hawthorn FC. Lisa's main roles with Essendon FC were individual nutrition assessment and advice and body composition assessment and monitoring, as well as providing advice on the nutrition supplement program, catering, game-day nutrition, recovery and hydration.