Sharing real-life strategies for better health and doable and delicious recipes. Present nutrition information in an easy to understand and easy to apply manner through articles, recipes, video, and social media. Present engaging nutrition talks and workshops on strategies to maximize performance in your life through approachable nutrition. I have experience speaking to audiences of all ages and needs. Nutrition counseling and coaching is another aspect of my business and I love working with clients one on one to customize nutrition recommendations. I work for my clients and consider them in the "driver seat" of their nutrition planning process.

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Deliver engaging content as part of the Corporate Athlete program. Connect with clients and help them reach their full potential, particularly as it relates to their nutrition. Collaborate with other coaches and staff to enhance programing and personal development.

Published March 2021 and August 2021

Coordinate community based learning undergraduate nutrition courses involving 20 different agencies.Instruct Community Nutrition and Nutrition Education courses to 90-100 students each semester.Instructed Food Fundamentals Lab where basic cooking skills are learned. Represent University in media related appearances. Develop new techniques and best practices for online courses. Mentor students in their journey to becoming Registered Dietitians.

Developed and maintained relationships with local medical, business, marketing, non-profit, education and media professionals to act as members of the program’s Advocacy Council. Established connections with local medical practices, including physicians, to act as referral sites for the program.Acted as liaison between YUSA and the Center for Disease Control to our local YMCA association concerning this program.Recruited, trained and supported team of 20 lifestyle coaches.Managed grant funds and all spending.Recruited and managed participants who were at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Performed blood glucose testing in community settings.Developed effective marketing strategies (print, media and social media) for recruiting participants.Represented YMCA of Florida’s First Coast at a YUSA national meeting of all program coordinators in Chicago, IL.Represented the YMCA in numerous media appearances.Co-authored and taught the “No Time to Waist” nutrition and lifestyle program at multiple YMCA branches.Conducted one-on-one nutrition counseling with members of all ages.Instructed healthy cooking classes at Whole Foods Market in Jacksonville.Developed and taught presentations on various health and nutrition topics including macronutrients, supplements, organic food, nutrition and hydration, and eating for diabetes.Networked with local business leaders to establish health promotion services at their locations.Conducted grocery store tours for Y members.Represented the YMCA and actively participate at the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Coalition and Corporate Wellness Council.Conducted blood screenings (full lipid panel and glucose) using the CardioCheck equipment and educate participants on their results. Instructed nutrition classes for the Brooks Weight Management Program for Duval County School Employees.Presented healthy eating food demos for members.

Counsel adults and children on many nutrition related issues including weight management, eating disorders, diabetes, and GI disorders.Perform nutrition assessment in the long-term care setting at Cedar Hills Nursing Home.Provided corporate nutrition counseling and education services to JM Family Enterprises.Represented MNT to the media and community in the form of TV appearance, writing for publication, marketing, and public relations.

Created the first sports dietitian position for the University. Worked with all sports teams to develop individualized nutrition strategies to help athletes reach peak performance and health. Collaborated with sports medicine team to ensure athletes receive the best care. Partnered with coaches to design meal plan solutions for pre-game scenarios and while traveling. Attended sporting events to best understand student athletes' needs.

Performed nutrition assessment, counseling, and meal plan development with adult, college, adolescent, and child athletes.Counseled adults in weight management.Conducted exercise and metabolic testing using New Leaf metabolic equipment.Presented seminars to parents on how to create healthier homes.