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Cassie Castano

Boerne,TX

Summary

Innovative and experienced Nutritionist with 13+ years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments, counseling patients and evaluating lifestyle factors. I work with patients one on one to offer realistic, effective diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutritionist

Dr. Rogers Wellness Center
07.2022 - Current
  • Educate clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
  • Monitored calorie and macro count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by Providers.
  • Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
  • Provide in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health and help patients reach their goals.
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
  • Provide appropriate coaching and follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals to motivate and educate on healthy lifestyle changes and how to maintain their success in the future.
  • Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

Diabetes and Metabolism Specialists
01.2015 - 07.2022
  • Visited with all new patients recently diagnosed with Diabetes or other chronic illness to discuss lifestyle changes, program options and schedule consultation.
  • Evaluated Health History and Diagnosis from Doctors, PA and NP to create a plan with realistic goals for patient to lose weight, reduce inflammation, decrease symptoms, pain etc.
  • During consultation I counseled patients on lifestyle habits and how to break them and change them for positive results, discussed stress levels, relationships, breathing, importance of exercise, eating habits, and water and how each has an impact on their health.
  • Followed up with patients on a weekly to bi-weekly to motivate, coach and discuss their progress, answer questions and discuss any challenges or hurdles and discuss how to overcome them and move past them.


Health Counselor/Lifestyle Educator

Toepperwein Family Practice
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Visited briefly with all new patients or recently diagnosed with Diabetes or other chronic illness to discuss lifestyle changes, options and schedule consultation
  • Patients were either put on a 12 week or 18 week program depending on severity of illness or obesity
  • Evaluated Health History and Diagnosis from Doctors and NP to create a bio individual plan for wellness and body composition which included meal plan, detox if needed, nutritional supplementation
  • Created realistic goals for patients to meet in order to feel successful and encouraged to continue on track
  • Daily contact with Doctor, NP’s and PA’s to advise of the plan of action for the patient and patients goals
  • Bi-weekly Body Analysis and toxicity using RJL machine
  • Explained Body Composition Results to patients
  • Follow up appointments with patients every 2 weeks to discuss successes/failures, recreate goals based on achievements and challenges
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle habits and how to break them and change them for positive results, discussed stress levels, relationships, breathing, importance of exercise, importance of water, introduction of new foods, etc
  • Entered SOAP Notes
  • Submitted Insurance Billing to Office Manager
  • Monthly Wellness Newsletters created and emailed to TFP Patient roster.

Promotions, Events & Programs Director

Paradise Wellness Med Spa
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Trained 15+ Staff in products and up selling
  • Created Wellness Program and consultation procedures for weight loss/body contouring
  • Performed 6-10 weight loss client consultations per day
  • Trained staff in the areas of Customer Service and Phone Etiquette
  • Set up and coordinated events including trade shows, beauty & charity events
  • Created Marketing Materials and set up affiliate programs with nearby local businesses
  • Established report with neighboring HOA's and apartment communities by building relationships and offering residents incentives
  • Met and exceeded sales goals
  • Created, Built and maintained website, Set up SEO, Google Analytics, Google Adwords etc
  • Tracked results and traffic
  • Maintained and managed Social Media via Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Google+, Pinterest, etc.

Executive Financial Administrative Assistant to Director (s)

Christus Santa Rosa PFS
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Created daily morning reports with details overview of revenue for 8 regions
  • Performed monthly budget analysis and ran reports
  • Supported the Director – Attend meetings representing Santa Rosa PFS & Revenue Cycle, created and facilitated presentations, established customer credit lines and set up credit accounts with vendors
  • Processed and monitored all invoices paid
  • Assisted in on boarding any new employees including hiring, terminations and write ups in Directors absence
  • Performed miscellaneous tasks in overseeing the facility of 80+ employees.

Whole Body Studio Spa

Owner/Operator
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for all aspects of day to day operations
  • Full charge bookkeeping, including A/R, A/P, taxes at the end of fiscal year, etc
  • Boosted revenue from a negative net profit to over 15k per month in 4 months
  • Responsible for Training and implementing spa standards with employees and independent contractors
  • Performed SEO and online presence through social media, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Pinterest etc
  • Researched the market and created spa packages to accommodate clients needs.

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Trotter & Morton
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Managed staff of 15 people, reconciled service reports and processed bi weekly payroll
  • Full charge bookkeeping, duties including A/R, A/P, billing, coding, preparing financial reports for CPA for taxes at the end of fiscal year, etc
  • Maintained all customer and vendor files
  • Prepared proposals and quotes for potential customers
  • Created marketing material as needed
  • Was responsible for hiring, terminations and employee performance reviews
  • Handled all event planning, team building, company trips and Christmas party
  • Assisted President/Owner with personal financials, errands, follow up, etc.

CFO/Office Manager

Red Rock Cabling Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Managed Office of 5 Project Managers, Receptionist and 2 Administrative Assistants
  • Signer on company bank account maintained and reconciled payroll and general account
  • Made financial decisions such as office relocation, authorized and made all company equipment purchases, shopped and negotiated company health, general liability and workers comp insurance
  • Handled all PM’s expense reports, and reconciled all company credit card accounts
  • Implemented Human Resource guidelines including but not limited to hiring, scheduling training, health insurance, weekly payroll for 25 employees and implemented the Employee Manual
  • Prepared all marketing Material, including PowerPoint presentations and meetings with clients
  • Assisted President/Owner with personal financials, errands, follow up, etc
  • Maintained president’s schedule and appointments.

HR Generalist/International Payroll Specialist

Biolase Technology
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Was responsible for recruiting, hiring, exit interviews and terminations
  • Completed all employee classifications, job descriptions / job grading
  • Ran new employee orientation and training
  • Managed all training and consulting
  • Reviews and performance evaluations
  • Implemented new policies and procedures
  • Acted as Benefits administrator including 401k and stock options
  • Maintained and managed personnel files
  • Processed multi state and international payroll for 300+ employees using ADP
  • Reconciled government, state and local taxes
  • Calculated, obtained approvals and processed bonuses, commissions and supplemental compensation (stock options).

Education

HR Certification- Employer Advisory Council

Certified Health Counselor – Institute for Integrative Nutrition

FDNP- Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

Metagenics- First Line Therapy Practitioner

High School Diploma -

Mission Viejo High School
Mission Viejo, CA

Cal State Fullerton
01.2001

Skills

  • Empathetic Listening
  • Patient Advocate
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Divergant thinking
  • Nutrition & Health Counseling
  • Diabetes & Chronic Illness Education\
  • Employee Relations/HR/Management

References

Promptly furnished upon request.

Timeline

Nutritionist

Dr. Rogers Wellness Center
07.2022 - Current

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

Diabetes and Metabolism Specialists
01.2015 - 07.2022

Health Counselor/Lifestyle Educator

Toepperwein Family Practice
01.2014 - 01.2015

Promotions, Events & Programs Director

Paradise Wellness Med Spa
01.2013 - 01.2014

Executive Financial Administrative Assistant to Director (s)

Christus Santa Rosa PFS
01.2012 - 01.2013

Whole Body Studio Spa

Owner/Operator
01.2011 - 01.2013

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Trotter & Morton
01.2006 - 01.2011

CFO/Office Manager

Red Rock Cabling Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006

HR Generalist/International Payroll Specialist

Biolase Technology
01.1999 - 01.2003

HR Certification- Employer Advisory Council

Certified Health Counselor – Institute for Integrative Nutrition

FDNP- Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

Metagenics- First Line Therapy Practitioner

High School Diploma -

Mission Viejo High School

Cal State Fullerton

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