Nicole Topakas
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned Nutrition Health Educator with a proven track record at the U.S. Army's H2F program, excelling in health education and public presentations. Leveraged evidence-based interventions to significantly enhance client participation and outcomes. Skilled in both class instruction and fostering behavior change, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Health Educator
U.S. Army, Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)
Fort Jackson, SC
11.2022 - Current
- Deliver nutrition, cooking, yoga, and exercise classes tailored towards diverse audience needs within group settings of up to 200 participants
- Manage intake and follow-up sessions for individuals, maintaining comprehensive records of client progress
- Consistently maintain client communications
- Design and deploy targeted campaigns to optimize client participation
- Review program utilization and effectiveness, introducing innovative methods for optimal outcomes
- Developed extensive courses, lesson plans, and presentation materials
- Collaborated with subject matter experts across domains
Nutritionist
Tribe Yoga & Wellness
Columbia, SC
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans tailored to patient needs
- Facilitated group discussions about nutrition topics at community events
- Designed engaging posts for various platforms
Research Assistant
Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED)
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted analysis of intricate scientific articles on omega-3 fatty acids to identify essential information for data extraction
- Compiled data into a unified database using specialized extraction tools
- Collaborated effectively with remote team while working independently for the majority of work hours
- Managed various program topics simultaneously
Research Coordinator
University of Guelph, Ontario
Guelph, ON
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted participant screening and evaluation for food and nutrition studies
- Streamlined communication channels between study team and participants for effective data acquisition
- Conducted sessions to evaluate community views regarding the revised Canada Food Guide
- Integrated advanced focus group facilitation techniques
Nutrition Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph, Ontario
Guelph, ON
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Facilitated student learning through active participation in online discussion boards on Courselink
- Addressed questions concerning course materials and learning outcomes for each class of 150-180 students
- Utilized answer guides and rubrics to measure academic progress
- Provided feedback to enhance course effectiveness
Restaurant Co-Owner/Manager
Axios Greek Restaurant
Denver, CO
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Identified market gap and developed a concept based on consumer insights to address the need
- Negotiated all business start-up relationships with purveyors, service providers, and landlord
- Orchestrated strategic growth initiatives by leveraging marketing, networking, and customer engagement
- Enhanced sales and customer satisfaction by implementing effective training initiatives
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills through scheduling and human resource tasks
- Initiated and executed profitable sale of turn-key operation
Education
Master of Science - Human Health And Nutritional Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English/Creative Writing
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2000
Skills
- Health education classes
- Prevention strategies
- Public presentation
- Health promotion
- Evidence-based intervention
- Class instruction
- Behavior change
Certification
- ServeSafe Food Handler Certification 2025
- Professional Life Coach Certification 2024
- Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course 2023
- Basic Life Support Certificate 2023
- Instructional Skills Workshop Certificate 2019
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification 2005
- Adult Learning, Training, and Development Graduate Certificate 2004
Timeline
Nutrition Health Educator
U.S. Army, Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)
11.2022 - Current
Nutritionist
Tribe Yoga & Wellness
04.2022 - 10.2022
Research Assistant
Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED)
03.2020 - 12.2021
Research Coordinator
University of Guelph, Ontario
09.2019 - 01.2020
Nutrition Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
Restaurant Co-Owner/Manager
Axios Greek Restaurant
08.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Human Health And Nutritional Sciences
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Dietetics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - English/Creative Writing
Colorado College
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