- completes initial and twice-weekly follow-up assessments of patients in alignment with organizational philosophy- prescribes nutrition therapy and weight restoration goals for adult and adolescent patients- collaborates with interdisciplinary team on treatment goals and interventions, advocating for weight-neutral and HAES-aligned goals- coordinates care with families and outpatient providers- precepts dietetic interns and supports training of new staff- leads nutrition education groups- provides meal coaching to support treatment goals and ensure consistent provision of nutrition therapy in meal room- flexes responsibilities to meet needs of organization on a day-to-day basis, including covering patients in residential level of care, providing emergency coverage at other facilities under parent company umbrella, assisting with food service responsibilities, and more

- worked with private clients to achieve diverse nutrition and lifestyle goals- specialized in eating disorders, disordered eating, pregnancy, family nutrition, and general healthy eating

- provided nutrition counseling to prenatal and postpartum women and their children from birth to age five- provided care to high-risk participants including infants/children with failure to thrive, severe food allergies, and other feeding challenges- helped families create positive food environments in the home - guided new parents through issues with formula intolerance and breast feeding complications- coordinated care with pediatricians and social service providers- helped participants resolve issues with using WIC card and smartphone app to reduce frustration while shopping

- assisted owner with transition to larger store location and business expansion- key member of small team operating locally-owned business- independently manage store operations from open to close - provide customers with personalized, attentive guidance - maintain thorough knowledge of current products and procedures- assist with in-store and community events

- provides remote nutrition counseling across multiple concurrent programs through AVA app- supports research and recipe development projects- provides real-time feedback to AVA developers in support of ongoing application upgrades

- inpatient rotations: medical/surgical, oncology, nutrition support, NICU, pediatrics, staff relief- outpatient rotations: adult weight loss, bariatric surgery, oncology, and pediatrics (including weight management, cardiac clinic, failure to thrive, and ketogenic clinic for epilepsy)- elective week at Boston Functional Nutrition- 4-week food service rotation- co-author, “Eat To Treat: A Supplemental Seminar Enhancing Medical Students’ Knowledgeand Skills in Nutrition” – helped design the curriculum of and implement a six-session seminarfor first-year medical students on basic nutrition, kitchen skills, and counseling techniques- case study presentation: “Nutritional Implications of Head & Neck Cancer with Multiple Oral Cavity Reconstructions”- helped design nutrition curriculum for COPD clinic, including creating extensive patient education materials- provided outpatient counseling for high-risk patients and participated in didactic sessions on healthcare team dynamics and patient-centered care as member of interprofessional care team through BU Community Health Alliance of Medical Professionals (CHAMPs)

- lead coordinator of 6th Annual Dance for World Community Festival Weekend, a three-day event including 70 performances on four outdoor stages, 30 free classes, 14 non-profit info booths, 10 retail and food vendors, dance party, Film Festival, and panel discussion- built partnerships with city officials, peer organizations, and groups serving the Greater Boston community- continued to fulfill other departmental responsibilities, including supervision of Development Assistant

- designed, drafted, and oversaw completion of individual donor solicitation campaigns- processed all donations, including database entry, budget tracking, preparing bank deposits, and drafting, preparing, and mailing acknowledgements as appropriate- supported and independently oversaw events- coordinated ongoing development plan with Director of Development and Board of Directors- recruited and supervised interns

- established positive and supportive relationship with staff of 550 volunteers- responded to concerns and conflicts via phone, e-mail, and in person- produced and distributed resources such as training manuals and guides- supported development department events, including gala and donor receptions

- assisted with preparations for and execution of 2012 Lincoln Center Gala; responsibilities included maintenance of guest list and seating charts and day-of supervision of will-call table- provided support during performances and events during inaugural three-week season at Lincoln Center- helped maintain day-to-day operations of development department, including gift acknowledgement, campaign mailings, and database maintenance

- supported development department with donation processing and record-keeping- drafted donor correspondence, including quarterly appeal and acknowledgement letters- oversaw volunteers and interns

- operated company store, catering to children, parents, and adult students shopping for dancewear, shoes, and merchandise- assisted with front desk operations, including adult class check-in and providing customer service to students, studio renters, and the general public- guided patrons of the dance center through the transition to a new, fully computerized customer management system

- updated client database- wrote material for company blog- compiled information in preparation for creation of new website