Experience

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  State of North Dakota

  • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

  • Director of Program Administration

    • Dec 2022 - Present
    • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

    -Program administration, including development, oversight, implementation, and budget responsibility-Interpreting state and federal regulations to ensure compliance and improve benefit administration to ND citizens

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  SANFORD HEALTH PLAN

  • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

  • Lead Lifestyle Medicine Specialist

    • Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
    • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

    Provide medical nutrition therapy in conjunction with behavior change coaching techniques to help patients increase health behaviors. Present wellness topics to various employer groups.

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  Sanford Power

  • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

  • Sports Dietitian

    • Dec 2018 - Apr 2020
    • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

    One-on-one sports nutrition consultsSports nutrition presentations for high school, college and tactical athlete teams

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  Sanford Health

  • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

  • Community Outreach Dietitian

    • Oct 2018 - Nov 2019
    • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

    Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab-Individual Medical Nutrition Therapy-Group Medical Nutrition TherapyOutpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy-Weight Management-Diabetes Instructions-GI Disorders Medical Nutrition Therapy-Intuitive Eating-Intensive Behavior TherapyNutrition in the Media -Monthly Live InterviewsCommunity Education Classes-Diabetes Prevention Program-Better Choices Better Health Chronic Disease Support Group-Better Choices Better Health Diabetes Support Group-Cooking Skills-Grocery Store Tours Transition Healthcare Team-Home visits with high risk patients, assess nutrition intake/resources and provide MNT

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  Proximal 50

  • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

  • Dietitian

    • May 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

    This was a temporary position where I covered one-on-one nutrition assessment and counseling. Adapted nutrition education to clients’ stage of change according to Transtheoretical Model of Behavior ChangeActed as a role model for healthy lifestyle choicesUpdated client health records in accordance with company policy and HIPAA regulationsAttained 100% client retention while covering a maternity leave

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  Iowa State University

  • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

  • Dietitian Intern

    • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
    • Bismarck, North Dakota Area

    This internship has three focus points: clinical, community and food service. During clinical I spent a majority of my time in an outpatient diabetes facility. I was also able to help complete research at the Sanford Sports Science Institute, and work at a disordered eating inpatient facility. In community I was given independent projects to manage at my digression. My experiences were varied and well rounded with special focus on behavior modification and sports nutrition.

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  NDSU

  • Fargo, North Dakota Area

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Fargo, North Dakota Area

    Conducted nutrition training for two studies by guiding participants through food diary and food frequency instructionsDeveloped strategies for smooth data transition between researchersManaged food diary analysis using ESHA and setting goals for completionIncreased study participation through promotion of study trainings via emails, flyers and face to face meetings

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  Anytime Fitness

  • Fargo, North Dakota Area

  • Personal Trainer

    • Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Fargo, North Dakota Area

    Enhance exercise for members by making modifications for clients of all ages with different injuries and abilitiesInitiate work ethic in clients by energetically communicating support and encouragementMaintain safety by providing critiques on exercise form and being ready to administer emergency aid

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  NDSU Wellness Center

  • Group X Instructor

    • Dec 2012 - May 2016

    Demonstrated organization and leadership abilities by formatting and leading classesSuccessfully provided information to students by answering health questionsImproved student experience by providing unique classes