● Successfully develop and provide dynamic worksite wellness programming to engage participants and facilitate discussion and learning. ● Develop strong business partnerships with clients resulting in long-term and repeat engagements. ● Prepare and present engaging wellness displays for health fairs, events and screenings.● Flexible and adaptable team player with the ability to work independently.● Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to find creative solutions.● Provide food and cooking demonstrations to introduce new and healthful foods to clients while encouraging experimentation for chronic disease prevention and management.● Use program evaluation feedback to continually improve processes to meet organizational mission and objectives and client needs.● Provide individualized evidence-based nutritional counseling and education in one-on-one and group settings focused on behavior change, skill building, and improved health and well-being.

● Directed project completion for dietetic interns and nutrition students allowing for skills development through supervised practice.● Participated in consensus-based interdisciplinary team environment focused on continuous quality improvement resulting in improved outcomes.● Utilized principles of behavior change including Motivational Interviewing, Health Belief Model, and Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model to help clients achieve health goals.● Applied a broad range of clinical therapies with resulting improvement in chronic disease markers. ● Provided behavior modification counseling for a diverse population to help patients develop culturally relevant lasting healthful eating and exercise behaviors. ● Tracked outcome metrics and statistical information resulting in enhanced patient access to programs and increased program referrals.

● Recognized for successfully developing and implementing nutrition and wellness programming initiatives utilizing best practices and emerging industry trends to engage participants and facilitate dynamic learning environment dedicated to lasting results and participant retention.● Created evidenced-based food and nutrition education materials participants found easy to use and comprehend.● Conducted all activities related to running a small business including long-term planning, budgeting, communication, outreach, social media, marketing, and event planning and coordination.● Functioned effectively and efficiently with multiple competing deadlines.● Conducted grocery store tours where participants’ attitudes toward shopping change from consumption-driven to health-based decision making.● Promoted sustainable food practices, local farms and farmers markets.Here's what my clients have said about me..."I worked with Laura a few years ago when I had a serious digestive disorder. She provided very helpful guidance and nutritional counseling that gave me the tools and knowledge to deal with my illness in a way that was healthy and personally empowering. Her caring and supportive approach gave me hope and strength during a very difficult time. Laura was a true lifeline for me, and I highly recommend her to anyone who seeks nutritional counseling, whether it’s for an illness or for having a healthier life." Bonnie E.

● Participated in consensus-based interdisciplinary team environment focused on continuous quality improvement resulting in improved outcomes.● Utilized principles of behavior change including Motivational Interviewing, Health Belief Model, and Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model to help clients achieve health goals.● Applied a broad range of clinical therapies with resulting improvement in chronic disease markers. ● Provided behavior modification counseling for a diverse population to help patients develop culturally relevant lasting healthful eating and exercise behaviors. ● Tracked outcome metrics and statistical information resulting in enhanced patient access to diabetes and weight management programs and increased program referrals.

● Provided medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and behavior modification skills training in an interdisciplinary outpatient setting.● Developed and implemented standards of outpatient care.● Assisted in coordination of implementation and conduction of clinical research trials.● Assisted in staff outreach by means of lecture series and other marketing strategies.● Worked closely with the Nutrition Services Program Coordinator to develop and implement programs at satellite locations and specialty clinics with internal and external organizations.● Led group walking class.● Researched, developed and presented weekly nutrition education classes including cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and interactive educational sessions.● Directed project completion for and taught medical nutrition therapy application to dietetic interns and graduate students.

● Provided nutrition care to patients encompassing screening for nutrition risk, assessment, care plan, intervention, education, evaluation, and documentation.● Taught nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, medical students, and healthcare providers.● Interpreted and applied nutrition research to clinical practice.● Participated in self-managed clinical work team.● Participated in development of menus and enteral formulary.● Participated in quality improvement teams and productivity studies.