Research and Development Nutrition Analyst developing private label dairy products for customers. Product development for private label and branded productsLabeling specialist for cultured, cheese and fluid dairy productsSQF, Kosher Orthodox Union and Organic Certification by QAI documentation supportUpstate Farms Cheese R&D technical supportState and National Dairy Contest CoordinatorWork alongside suppliers to optimize profile of National Brand Equivalent target productCost reduction projects Private companies’ portal documentation and data inputAble to take a product from concept to commercialization

Buffalo General Medical Group (Acute Care)-Work as a Student Dietitian in specialized units, interacting and assisting patients with meal orders and nutritional needs through various diets and diet restrictionsElderwood Williamsville (Long Term Care)-Provide compassionate support to residents and their families during length of stay/visitations-Monitor resident’s appetite, oral intake and provide nutrition modifications to best meet needsErie County Medical Center (Acute Care, Critical Care, Renal, Clinical Nutrition Manager)-Calculate and monitor total parental nutrition and tube feeds for patients in critical care units-Provide nutrition education to dialysis patients on diet restrictionsSisters Charity Hospital St. Joseph’s Campus (Diabetes)-Present a diabetic diet pertaining to individualized patient needs to patients with diabetes or pre‐diabetes-Participate in one‐on‐one meetings with RD to discuss short/long term goals for living with diabetesErie County Seniors (Community Wellness)-Visit community center sites in Western New York during meal times, monitor kitchen sanitation, food preparation anddiscuss monthly topic with community membersUniversity at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, Behavioral Medicine (Research)-Create weekly nutrition education handouts/flyers for participants-Research the impact of the National School Lunch Program as related to childhood obesity and behavioral eating patternsVeterans Affairs Hospital (Foodservice, Institutional)-Assist the foodservice kitchen staff with daily duties, scheduling, and kitchen remodeling-Participate in new employee hire process-Demonstrate proper use of food service equipment while on service line, with importance of serving size and crosscontaminationLighthouse Free Medical Clinic (Counseling)-Create an open discussion about patient nutrition goals and interventions-Provide patients with nutrition education handouts and encouragement to achieve and work towards goals