Outpatient Registered Dietitian

• Jan 2021 - Present

Healthy Lifestyle Coach

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

-Provided telephonic health coaching on Weight management, Nutrition, Stress, Physical Activity, Preventative Health, Sleep, Tobacco Cessation, Reducing Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and other health measures through motivational interviewing to promote behavioral changes-Provided nutrition consultations from referrals for Disease Management population-Group Lead responsible for training co-workers on workflow procedures-Exceeded monthly audits for chart and telephone calls-Repeat clientele and 87% retention rate for my members-Obtained Dietetic Licensure in 39 states Show less

Onsite Wellness Coach

• May 2014 - Aug 2017

Developed and presented onsite wellness educational programs and presentations for Nutrition, Stress, Tobacco, and Exercise. Provided individual wellness counseling-Published articles such as “Dish out the Carbs”, “Mindful Eating”, “Childhood Obesity” and “Sun Safety” for Community Health Magazine-Led interactive activity tables, health fairs and biometric screenings-Conducted webinar based and in person group coaching classes on Stress and Weight Management -Increased participation rate at sites had improved from 20 % to 65 %. Received customer recognition as engaging, high energy, and able to motivate during presentations-Initiated, led and organized a peer group to develop ideas for more interactive onsite visits and created an Interactive Library on SharePoint of activity tables and presentations to foster a sharing of ideas-Mentored 7 new hires on SharePoint, best practices for onsite visits, initial ordering of supplies and travel logistics for site visits-Account Management Liaison with Westinghouse to help promote additional services Show less

Associate Customer Communications Specialist

• Aug 2012 - May 2014

-Investigated and settled member/provider health insurance claims and benefits-Achieved highest call volume and quality assurance scores each month. Received recognition through client feedback surveys as providing outstanding customer service

Table Games Dealer

• Sep 2011 - May 2014

-Engaged in personal interaction with clients while dealing table games providing fantastic customer service -Engaged in personal interaction with clients while dealing table games providing fantastic customer service

Business Manager and Owner

• Apr 2004 - Sep 2011

-Owned, operated, and managed a dog grooming salon and daycare -Profitable within the first year. Grew business to over 300 clients. Recognized by clients for superior services. -Had continuous two month backlog of grooming appointments built on reputation. -Owned, operated, and managed a dog grooming salon and daycare -Profitable within the first year. Grew business to over 300 clients. Recognized by clients for superior services. -Had continuous two month backlog of grooming appointments built on reputation.

Assistant Food Service Director

• Jun 1999 - Feb 2000

-Supervised all aspects of kitchen personnel -Provided inpatient nutritional care for all patients -Supervised all aspects of kitchen personnel -Provided inpatient nutritional care for all patients

Part-Time Clinical Dietitian

• Mar 1993 - Dec 1997

-Directed all inpatient nutritional care for ICU, PCU, CCU, pediatric, adult, OB-GYN and outpatients -General nutritional care for surgical, geriatric, RICU and MISCU patients -Directed all inpatient nutritional care for ICU, PCU, CCU, pediatric, adult, OB-GYN and outpatients -General nutritional care for surgical, geriatric, RICU and MISCU patients

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

• Jun 1988 - Jul 1992

Assistant Director, Patient Services Supervised dietitians, diet technicians, and tray line personnel during current director’s maternity leave Manager, Metabolic Research Kitchen -Prepared internal financial statements, management reports, employee schedules, conducted meetings Clinical Dietitian -Supervised and trained CUP students, diet technicians, and diet clerks in clinical and food management - Appointed as primary clinical dietitian of pediatric medical/psychological unit and Eating Disorder unit Show less