Janine Dray-Daris
Jacksonville ,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian seeking a remote counseling position to leverage expertise in promoting health and wellness. Proven track record in designing personalized nutrition plans, conducting assessments, and providing client-centered guidance. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster positive lifestyle changes remotely. Committed to supporting individuals in achieving their health goals through virtual counseling sessions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Client Services
Feeding Northeast Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee Snap-Ed Nutrition Education Program in 12 Counties in North Florida.
- Starting Prescriptive Nutrition Program to provide under served communities with Nutrition Counseling
- Build client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Work with leadership team to support strategic opportunities and align cross-functional resources with delivery.
- Train and develop Nutrition team and instill knowledge and skills to execute business strategies and deliver maximum customer satisfaction to maintain profitability.
- Cultivate culture of continuous improvement and innovation to improve efficiency and drive results.
- Develop new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
- Manage existing and develop new client relationships, identifying risk and growth opportunities.
- Schedule and attend meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
Chair of MA in Applied Nutrition
Union Institute And University
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Taught MNT 1 & 2 to Masters Dietetic Students
- Collaborated with faculty members in designing advanced research curriculum for nutrition department.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught Food Science , Management and Nutrition Classes for over 80 students.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Adjunct Nutrition Instructor
Liberty University Online
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Taught Nutrition Classes including Diabetes, Weight management, Eating Disorders, Pregnancy and Lactation.
- Instructed online students in Nutrition principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural, and social learning modalities.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for principles of nutrition.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge of pedagogy by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Taught Advanced Nutrition courses, providing instruction to up to 20 graduate students.
Outpatient Renal Dietitian
Caribbean Kidney Center
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided Nutrition Education to 120 Renal Patients in outpatient setting.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Professor of Nutrition
University of North Florida
08.2012 - 12.2020
- Taught MNT 1 & 2 to Dietetic Students
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching ability and develop stronger connection with students.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)
University Of North Florida
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinator of ISPP program of over 30 students.
- Assisted students in finding placement for dietetic internship rotations.
- Attended training through ACEND
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with Director of program and Chair to achieve maximum enrollment and completion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with preceptors.
Consultant Dietitian
Crandall Corporate Dietitians
12.2013 - 12.2020
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements on contact basis for seven long term care facilities in Jacksonville Florida.
- Completed detailed monthly kitchen inspections to ensure compliance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions
- Created new dishes to develop healthier meal options for patients
Outpatient Diabetic Educator/Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided diabetes education in individual setting and group outpatient program.
- Started CDC Preventative Pre Diabetes Program.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Assisted with development of improved class and training materials.
- Taught health education classes for community and members of hospital.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving scheduling issues.
- Maintained and completed documentation.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Food Service Director
Cathedral Gerontology Center
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Completed all assessments on residents in 120 bed nursing facility.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings
Education
Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida08.2019
Masters of Health Science - Health Science And Nutrition
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida12.1991
Associate of Science - Health Science
Florida Community College
Jacksonville, Florida06.1989
No Degree - Culinary Science
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, New York06.1982
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Vegetarian Diets
- Weight Management
- Pregnancy Nutrition
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Renal Nutrition
- Diabetes Education
- Meal Planning
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Oncology Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
- Cardiovascular Nutrition
- Special Diets
Grants
Food as Medicine program (2019) Grant for starting program stipend 4,000) led by Judella Haddad, MD, medical director of UF Health Community and Family Medicine – Jacksonville
American Diabetic Association (2018) - Received 18,000 to start National Diabetes Prevention Program - CDC. Co-PI with Katherine Zomberger. Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville
Professional Presentations
September, 2023. Nutrition Education in a Snap-ed Community. Jacksonville, FL.
June, 2023. Healthy Eating for the Senior Community. White Plains, NY.
September, 2022. How to Shop at a Local Farmers Market. Statesboro, GA.
July, 2021. Caribbean Kidney Center. Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients. St. Croix, USVI.
April, 2021. Caribbean Kidney Center. Nutrition For The Dialysis Patient. St. Croix. USVI.
February, 2020. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: What is Gluten? Jacksonville, FL.
February, 2020. Soul on Fire Wellness Retreat. Eating the Rainbow. Jacksonville, FL.
November, 2019. University of North Florida. Leadership Symposium. Say, Yes to Opportunities. Jacksonville FL.
October, 2019. Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®). Pathways to a Doctorate, Making Dreams a Reality. Philadelphia, PA.
September, 2019. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: Fiber and It's Benefits. Jacksonville, FL.
August, 2019. Florida Times Union. Article in The Goods: Exploring the Myths About Blueberries. Jacksonville FL.
August, 2019. University of North Florida. Final Presentation On-Line Teaching. Jacksonville, FL.
June, 2019. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: Benefits of Super Foods. Jacksonville, FL.
September, 2018. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: Beat the Flu and Cold. Jacksonville, FL.
September, 2018. Webinar for Qualis Health - Cardiovascular Disease: Reduction of Risk and Treatment through Diet & Lifestyle Changes.
October 2017. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: Using Autumn Harvest Produce. Jacksonville, FL.
March 2015. First Coast Living TV, Nutrition Segment: Avoiding Hidden Sugars. Jacksonville, FL.
Professional and Community Service
2023-2024 Train Volunteers for Feeding NE Florida Food Bank
2020-2022 Volunteer for St. George Village Botanical Garden
2018-2020 Member-At-Large, Jacksonville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2018-2019 Student Vegan Nutrition Club Advisor
2017-2018 MSH/Dietetic Intern Selection Committee
2016-2017 Nutrition Faculty Search Committee
2015-2016 Nutrition Department Distance Learning Committee
2012-2013 Jacksonville Diabetic Association Summer Camp
2011-2013 Volunteers in Medicine
Research Interest
Renal disease prevention and treatment, diabetes management in underserved communities.
Professional Memberships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jacksonville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Renal Nutrition of National Kidney Foundation
American Diabetes Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group Educators
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group Renal Diseases
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group Diabetes Care and Education
Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Timeline
Director of Client Services
Feeding Northeast Florida
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University
01.2022 - 06.2023
Chair of MA in Applied Nutrition
Union Institute And University
08.2021 - 08.2023
Adjunct Nutrition Instructor
Liberty University Online
09.2020 - 06.2023
Outpatient Renal Dietitian
Caribbean Kidney Center
05.2020 - 05.2022
Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)
University Of North Florida
06.2017 - 08.2018
Consultant Dietitian
Crandall Corporate Dietitians
12.2013 - 12.2020
Outpatient Diabetic Educator/Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2019
Professor of Nutrition
University of North Florida
08.2012 - 12.2020
Food Service Director
Cathedral Gerontology Center
03.2005 - 01.2013
Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of North Florida
Masters of Health Science - Health Science And Nutrition
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition
University of Florida
Associate of Science - Health Science
Florida Community College
No Degree - Culinary Science
Niagara County Community College
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