JENNIFER NADER MPH, RD
Pacific Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced nutrition expert with a strong background in developing innovative wellness programming for diverse populations. Collaborative and results-driven, excels in working with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective health programs. Adaptability and creativity allow for a keen focus on helping clients achieve their health goals through evidence-based practices and personalized nutrition strategies. Known for contagious enthusiasm in helping others optimize wellbeing through food and nutrition.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Lead Dietitian
FoodJourney, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Launched a nutrition practice and corporate wellness consulting firm
- Developed tailored corporate wellness programs focusing on comprehensive health solutions to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity
- Designed and produced health content for various platforms, ensuring engaging and informative materials that resonate with diverse audiences
- Conducted nutrition workshops, providing interactive learning experiences to promote healthy lifestyle choices among clients and corporate employees
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including marketing, client relations, and program evaluation, to ensure the successful growth of the consultancy
Wellness Manager and Resident Dietitian
Restaurant Associates, Audible
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Developed a customized corporate wellness program for Audible as their first Registered Dietitian aligning evidence-based well-being strategies with Audible’s employee culture and wellness vision
- Created a comprehensive nutritional wellness concept spanning the onsite food program, educational events, and wellness programming
- Produced health education content in collaboration with the workplace experience, communications, brand, and well-being teams
- Partnered with a nationally recognized Newark-based indoor farming company to build their first aeroponic indoor farm in a corporate setting, overseeing program from pitch to implementation
- Developed a nutrition counseling practice and roadmap to expand nutrition telehealth offerings to the global Audible workforce
- Led global nutrition presentations and events onsite and in hybrid and virtual formats
- Launched a Teaching Kitchen program focused on applying basic culinary skills to healthy cooking
- Collaborated with workplace and facilities teams on achieving Fitwel and LEED certifications
Regional Director of Patient Experience
Compass One Healthcare
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Multi-unit manager supporting 30+ priority accounts with Crothall and Morrison service lines in NY/NJ
- Directed patient experience activities in the New York/New Jersey region through Regional Directors of Operations, Unit Directors and Managers, and Patient Experience Managers
- Managed, developed, and mentored a team of 7-10 Patient Experience Managers
- Led training initiatives on the national patient satisfaction survey process, third party survey tools, and patient experience standards
- Applied project planning and analytical skills to improving results; contributed to reducing company expenditures by $866K in 12 months
- Delivered sales and contract retention bid presentations
- Facilitated productive client relationships
Dietetic Intern
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Completed an accredited 1200-hour internship program in clinical dietetics, outpatient nutrition counseling, long-term care, food management, wellness, and community nutrition
System Patient Experience Manager, Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Directed, coordinated, and monitored patient experience programs and standardized a unique training process
- Analyzed third party survey data to develop evidence-based recommendations for driving improvements in patient experience
- Trained 30 members of the operational leadership teams and 50 front-line employees
Customer Experience Manager, Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Implemented Morrison Healthcare corporate customer experience standards during account transition
- Trained 300+ employees in nutrition, customer service, regulatory standards, patient experience tools, food allergies, diet-related diseases, and food safety
- Developed a multidisciplinary customer service training program incorporating sales techniques, social sciences, and patient experience trends
- Analyzed third party patient satisfaction survey data
Co-Founder
The Be List, Wellness Startup Company
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Started a website delivering nutrition education information, healthy cooking techniques, and food sourcing strategy
Associate, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2008
- Sourced corporate lease transactions through market canvassing and meeting acquisition for senior brokers
Licensed Sales Consultant
K. Hovnanian Homes
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Sold and marketed luxury condominium buildings for a Fortune 500 real estate development firm
Education
Master of Public Health Nutrition -
New York University
New York, NY05.2013
Didactic Program in Dietetics -
New York University
New York, NY05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL07.2005
Skills
- Nutrition Counseling
- Training and Development
- Expert in Weight Management
- Health Promotion
- Culinary Nutrition
- Telehealth Dietetics
- Corporate Wellness Strategy
- Chronic Disease Prevention
Timeline
Founder and Lead Dietitian
FoodJourney, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Wellness Manager and Resident Dietitian
Restaurant Associates, Audible
07.2019 - 08.2023
Regional Director of Patient Experience
Compass One Healthcare
12.2017 - 06.2019
Dietetic Intern
Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship
01.2017 - 08.2017
System Patient Experience Manager, Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
06.2016 - 12.2016
Customer Experience Manager, Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
11.2014 - 06.2016
Co-Founder
The Be List, Wellness Startup Company
01.2008 - 09.2010
Associate, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2008
Licensed Sales Consultant
K. Hovnanian Homes
11.2005 - 04.2007
Didactic Program in Dietetics -
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Florida State University
Master of Public Health Nutrition -
New York University