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Jessica Bastian

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Health leader with a strong background in managing high client volumes while driving performance through personalized coaching and strategic team development. Proven success in onboarding and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, open communication, and excellence. Skilled in behavior change counseling and scaling team performance through feedback-driven growth. Committed to aligning with company values while supporting both client outcomes and team success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

Dietitian Live
05.2024 - Current
  • Onboarded and empowered new team members by clearly communicating company procedures, safety standards, and fostering early confidence in their roles.
  • Championed a culture of positivity and high performance by promoting open communication, peer recognition, and collaborative teamwork.
  • Led by example through unwavering professionalism, a commitment to excellence, and consistent alignment with company values.
  • Developed team members' skill sets through personalized coaching, hands-on guidance, and strategic feedback to enhance individual and team performance.

Holistic Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Live
09.2023 - Current
  • Deliver impactful, personalized virtual nutrition counseling using brain-based coaching strategies, adapting communication and recommendations to diverse client needs.
  • Support whole-person wellness through guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management, while fostering motivation, accountability, and long-term goal achievement.
  • Maintain high standards for documentation, HIPAA compliance, and clinical accuracy within the electronic health system, ensuring consistent follow-up and client engagement.

Dietetic Intern

Wellness Workdays Dietetic Internship
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Gained hands-on experience in functional medicine, clinical nutrition, and community outreach.
  • Delivered personalized nutrition counseling, created evidence-based education materials, and presented to diverse populations.
  • Developed customized meal plans, analyzed labs, and supported patients with autoimmune and GI conditions.
  • Led social media content creation, cooking demos, and branding initiatives for wellness programs.

Lead Server, Trainer

True Food Kitchen
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
  • Assisted customers with specific needs and allergy modifications while maintaining food safety protocols
  • Mentored and trained 50+ incoming servers regarding seasonal menu items, company policies and steps of service
  • Improved guest check averages by 20% through suggestive selling

Lead Supervisor, Food Service Rotation

Meals on Wings
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided oversight and guidance to the food service director regarding food service operations
  • Recovered unused food from local hospitals, repackaged, and delivered to high-risk senior citizens
  • Performed tasks amongst company standards and safety procedures to ensure work is done efficiently and effectively

Education

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice - Functional Medicine

Institute of Functional Medicine
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Systems and Sustainability

University of North Florida
05.2022

Skills

    Skills
    Behavior Change Coaching Personalized Nutrition Planning Team Development & Mentorship KPI-Driven Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Conflict Resolution & Feedback Culture Building Adaptability & Growth Mindset Functional Medicine Interpersonal Communication Functional Medicine

    Tools & Software
    Practice Better That Clean Life Canva Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Constant Contact

Certification

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Registered Dietitian (RD) - 2023-06
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the State of Florida- 2023-06
  • SERV Safe Manager- 2021-09

Timeline

Team Lead

Dietitian Live
05.2024 - Current

Holistic Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Live
09.2023 - Current

Dietetic Intern

Wellness Workdays Dietetic Internship
07.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Supervisor, Food Service Rotation

Meals on Wings
08.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Server, Trainer

True Food Kitchen
08.2019 - 02.2023

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice - Functional Medicine

Institute of Functional Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Systems and Sustainability

University of North Florida
Jessica Bastian