DaniElle Cuddeback
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dietitian specializing in clinical nutrition and dietary planning. Expertise in conducting nutritional assessments and delivering patient-centered care. Committed to empowering clients through effective counseling and education to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Food As Medicine/Healthcare Registered Dietitian
Performance Kitchen
Seattle, Washington
01.2022 - Current
- Design and implement individualized meal plans for chronic diseases, following medical guidelines to meet individual health needs.
- Delivered individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) via remote sessions, enhancing health outcomes by addressing diverse health and lifestyle needs.
- Facilitated virtual care and education for clients, providing nutrition guidance and physical activity tips to support achievement of blood glucose, weight maintenance, and personal health goals.
- Supplied medically tailored meals and groceries to individuals with chronic conditions, dietary restrictions, and nutrition goals, promoting adherence to health plans.
- Manage client caseload by coordinating initial and follow up consultation calls, document in electronic medical record according to Nutrition Care Process.
Registered Dietitian & Owner
Eat Happy PNW
Redmond, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Educated clients on modified diets to enhance health and effectively manage chronic conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management to clients.
- Developed and modified dietary plans tailored to patients' current health status and medical history.
- Provide outpatient and community based education and counselling to patients and families, individual or group, in accordance with established educational plans.
- Coordinated and evaluated nutritional education programs aligning with National standards and guidelines.
- Prepare nutrition related presentations and present them to various audiences.
- Maintain timely and complete documentation and billing of all care management encounters.
Registered Dietitian & Store Manager
Performance Kitchen
Redmond, Washington
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed nutrition consultations and developed personalized meal plans for customers with unique health goals.
- Developed and executed the launch of our 1st pilot healthcare program servicing hundreds of patients weekly.
- Directed retail operations across 6 stores during national shipping program launch, ensuring seamless execution.
- Managed inventory levels aligned with usage forecasts and minimum/maximum ranges to optimize stock availability.
- Conducted interviews and facilitated training and onboarding for new employees to enhance team readiness.
- Provided ongoing training and conducted performance evaluations for retail associates.
Key Account Manager
Alliance Natural
Denver, CO, Denver, CO
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Represented 120+ natural food lines nationwide, enhancing brand visibility and market reach.
- Leveraged product knowledge to advise Alliance Natural and manufacturers on market trends and opportunities.
- Built strong, functional relationships with independent market and chain store buyers, such as Metropolitan Market, Whole Foods Market and Pacific Community Co-op.
- Delivered brand consultation, new product presentations, and promotional planning, while conducting comprehensive category analysis and product reconciliation.
Store Manager
Janell’s Gluten-Free Market
Kirkland, WA
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Launched and negotiated free fills, discounts, and approved 5,000+ new products, enhancing assortment for second store.
- Communicated with customers to identify quality products that addressed food allergies and dietary needs, improving customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations of a gluten-free specialty market.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and restocking of gluten-free products.
Grocery Receiver/Buyer
Whole Foods Market
Lynnwood, WA
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed product procurement, pricing, merchandising, category management, food safety, and profitability for grocery, dairy, and frozen departments.
- Opened store at 3:00 A.M. and ensured freight deliveries complied with Whole Foods’ strict quality standards.
- Coordinated delivery process from truck to shelf to maintain product availability and quality.
Grocery Buyer/Manager
Your Local Market
Bellevue, WA
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed shelf space coordination with local vendors and Unified Grocers, optimizing product placement.
- Set up product free fills, discounts, and maintained a 35% profit margin for the store.
- Coordinated operations planning for shelving, storage, and new employee hiring, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Developed store layout and constructed infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency.
Grocery Buyer: Local & Direct Vendor Specialist
Whole Foods Market
Lynnwood, WA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with vendors to establish sustainable partnerships that enhance local sourcing.
- Wrote orders with knowledge of product movement, introducing new products, and promoting local vendors.
- Leveraged business relationships with vendors and distributors to secure new business opportunities.
- Identified slow moving products, improved margins, and kept spoilage to a minimum.
- Coordinated biweekly ad change outs and ensured completion of all assigned tasks.
- Contributed to store infrastructure development and operational planning, including budgeting for purchases and assessing storage needs.
- Led monthly reset crews and supervised proper shelf space allotments.
- Effectively communicated with guests to present quality products to fit various food allergies, diet restrictions, and specific dietary needs.
Education
Dietetic Internship - Keene, NH
Keene State College
Keene, NH09-2018
BA - Science Nutrition, Didactic Program of Dietetics
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA06-2017
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutritional assessment
- Dietary counseling
- Meal planning
- Dietary modifications
- Nutritional education
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic medical records
- Client relationship management
Community Experience
YMCA ACT! (Actively Changing Together) Program, Ballard Food Bank, Community Policy Board Member, - Seattle Public Schools/Head Start, City Fruit Ambassador, Teen Feed
Timeline
Food As Medicine/Healthcare Registered Dietitian
Performance Kitchen
01.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian & Owner
Eat Happy PNW
01.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian & Store Manager
Performance Kitchen
01.2020 - 01.2022
Key Account Manager
Alliance Natural
07.2015 - 12.2016
Store Manager
Janell’s Gluten-Free Market
12.2013 - 07.2014
Grocery Receiver/Buyer
Whole Foods Market
08.2012 - 01.2014
Grocery Buyer/Manager
Your Local Market
08.2011 - 07.2012
Grocery Buyer: Local & Direct Vendor Specialist
Whole Foods Market
01.2008 - 01.2011
Dietetic Internship - Keene, NH
Keene State College
BA - Science Nutrition, Didactic Program of Dietetics
Bastyr University