Committed and engaging Health Educator bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in the area of Nutrition. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 30 plus years counseling and education experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dietitian/Intuitive Eating Counselor
Find Food Freedom
08.2019 - Current
All client facing counseling. Help clients make peace with their bodies, food and movement through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating. Held 3 month Group Coaching sessions. Mentor and supervise team of 13 Registered Dietitians
Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Always allowing clients to be seen, heard and validated.
Wellness Expert
Retrofit/Livongo
02.2013 - 06.2019
Provide weight loss counseling across all products, Created/followed 'core lifestyle philosophies' in weight loss products, Help to create protocol for weight loss and diabetes materials, Initiated and helped to create DPP (Diabetes Prevention Program), Weight loss sessions included discussions around balanced plates/ protein + produce snacks/ movement/exercise/mindset strategies/self care/stress management/self prioritization.
Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.
Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans.
Enhanced team performance against goals by coaching and motivating clients.
Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
Registered Dietitian/ Diabetes Educator
N.E. Florida Endocrine and Diabetes Associates
08.2000 - 02.2013
Manage enrollment, engagement, and adherence strategies for Diabetes Wellness Program, Create and update all wellness materials; teach all wellness classes weekly (nutrition, exercise, and behavioral change strategies); analyze results from various program metrics including labs, surveys, and depression screenings, Counsel diabetes and other endocrine patients of the practice on diabetes self-management skills, weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and gestational diabetes, Train on diagnostic and home use continuous glucose monitoring systems, Work closely with entire medical care team to provide outstanding care for all patients
Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Coordinator, Diabetes Education Program
Albert Einstein Medical Center
07.1999 - 06.2000
Responsibilities included one-on-one outpatient education counseling and teaching Diabetes Education classes.
Coordinated and helped create curriculum
Lead Educator/Certified Diabetes Educator
Achieving Better Control, Inc.
04.1996 - 01.1999
Created Curriculum for the education classes, Trained and helped hired all educators, Traveled all over NE Philadelphia and surrounding areas teaching these 6 weeks classes relating to diabetes ie: nutrition, exercise, stress management, monitoring, complications, meal planning.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage clients in learning.
Fostered client curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Clinical Dietitian/Outpatient Dietitian
Elkins Park Hospital
08.1992 - 04.1996
Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess and educate patients in a hospital setting, Two days a week worked in outpatient setting educating patients in weight loss, diabetes and cardiovascular protocols, Managed and maintained employees in the diet office making sure hospital patients received meals accurately and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Education And Marketing
St Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1995
Dietetic Internship Through ARAMARK - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
COMMI CHEF at FIND SALT RRESTAURANT OWNED BY INDEPENDENT FOOD COMPANY L.L.C.COMMI CHEF at FIND SALT RRESTAURANT OWNED BY INDEPENDENT FOOD COMPANY L.L.C.