Laura Haddox, NDTR-CPT
Summary
Passionate Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered and Certified Personal Trainer experienced in working closely with others to improve their well-being through exercise, healthy eating, and behavior changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Coach/Nutritionist
Molinaro's Health and Functional Training
New Castle, Pennsylvania
11.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Organized group classes for small groups or large groups depending on client's preferences.
- Assessed patient's lifestyle habits, dietary intake and preferences in order to develop personalized nutrition plans.
- Monitored patients' progress towards meeting health goals through regular follow-up visits.
- Counseled individuals regarding nutrition related issues such as weight loss and gain, chronic diseases, allergies and eating disorders.
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
Nutritionist/Health and Wellness Coach/Fitness Instructor
Sewickley Valley YMCA
Sewickley, PA
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Effectively used a combination of different modes of communications to deliver comprehensive wellness guidance and education engaging with members via phone, social media, video and messaging
- Successfully transitioned in-person group exercise classes and wellness programs to an online platform to keep services available for members during quarantine
- Provided one-on-one nutrition counseling to members on on topics such as weight loss, heart heathy diets as well as general healthy eating approaches to aid in prevention of nutrition related health conditions
- Overhauled a twelve week weight loss challenge into a holistic wellness program that focuses on nutrition, activity, sleep, connection and mental health, successfully shifting the mindset of participants to overall wellness and individual SMART goal setting
- Developed and implemented instrumental health education and wellness coaching programs for both small and large groups
- Developed and presented nutrition education for health fairs and lunch and learns for corporate wellness programs.
- Created an inviting group exercise atmosphere that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations regardless of class format being taught.
- Monitored form and technique in group environments to maintain individual safety, providing modifications when needed.
Dietetic Technician
LIFE Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Created nutrition and diet plans based on one's needs as well as goals, keeping into consideration reasonable expectation and abilities
- Provided nutritional counseling to participants on individual basis, customized to the level of their readiness to change
- Thoroughly and accurately completed nutrition assessments and interventions
- Successfully created and conducted monthly nutrition classes for LIFE centers
- Effectively collaborated with other medical and healthcare professionals to provide quality care to participants
- Actively supported RD and all other positions as a fill in within nutrition department
- Conduct training and in-services for new and existing employees.
Community Service Program Manager
Lutheran Service Society, MOW
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of staff and volunteer force
- Establish rapport, and maintain communication with county agencies and partners, including Area Agency on Aging, as well as care management agencies, consumers and the public
- Perform wellness checks and make the necessary referrals for senior consumers in need of other services
- Respond quickly and efficiently to both operational and consumer emergencies
- Maintain kitchen compliance with government standards
- Successfully ensure delivery of 250+ meals daily for the Pittsburgh’s North Hill region homebound seniors
- Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward organizational objectives
- Accurately maintain/update various files used to secure grants and various funding resources
- Proficient in use and training of SAMS database including roster management, reports and data entry
- Successfully acted as lead for various projects within Meals On Wheels office, including reconciliation audit of care assessments for at risk seniors
- Effectively met contractual obligations for county funded meal program
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Dietetic Technician
Community College of Allegheny County
05.2012
Skills
- Individual, Small and Large Group Virtual Coaching
- Meal Planning
- Relationship Building
- Extraordinary interpersonal skills
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Boot Camp Training
- Seasoned Cycle Instructor
- Fitness Program Design
- CPR Certified
Certification
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered - 2012
- Ace Certified Health Coach - 2015
- YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Certification - 2015
- TRX Qualified-2014
- NCSF-CPT-2024
Timeline
Performance Coach/Nutritionist
Molinaro's Health and Functional Training
11.2023 - Current
Nutritionist/Health and Wellness Coach/Fitness Instructor
Sewickley Valley YMCA
05.2015 - 04.2023
Dietetic Technician
LIFE Pittsburgh
11.2013 - 07.2014
Community Service Program Manager
Lutheran Service Society, MOW
12.2010 - 05.2013
Associate of Science Degree - Dietetic Technician
Community College of Allegheny County
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered - 2012
- Ace Certified Health Coach - 2015
- YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Certification - 2015
- TRX Qualified-2014
- NCSF-CPT-2024
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