Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 20 years of experience in client education, counseling, and lactation support. I have a desire to learn and bring strong communication, organization, and team building skills. I'm committed to supporting clients through tailored goals and creative strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritionist and Breastfeeding Coordinator
Johnson County Health Department WIC Program
09.2015 - Current
Provide nutrition education and counseling to program participants in hospital, clinical, and virtual settings, to optimize health and pregnancy outcomes.
Provide lactation support to help breastfeeding dyads meet their feeding goals.
Conduct outreach to physician offices, hospitals, and community programs in order to promote the WIC program and build strong partnerships.
Manage local breastfeeding support staff.
Monitor reports and charting to ensure accurate and timely follow up on nutritional and lactation needs
Act as a resource for local agency and state staff, especially in the area of onboarding new staff.
Nutritionist and Asst. Breastfeeding Coordinator
Marion County Health Department WIC Program
08.2005 - 09.2015
Provided nutrition education and counseling to participants and their families in both hospital and clinic settings.
Maintained pump and breastfeeding supplies inventory in a large agency with over twenty clinic sites.
Education
Master of Science - Dietetics
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
12-2002
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Management
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
06-1995
Certification
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (2005)
IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2009)
STATE BREASTFEEDING STRATEGY & POLICY COORDINATOR at GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH)STATE BREASTFEEDING STRATEGY & POLICY COORDINATOR at GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH)