• Responsible for leading the launch of US operations, working alongside the Portuguese team on various facets of the business, such as marketing, IT, research and new product strategy• Analyzed European version of program and IT platforms and enabled improvements for US compatibility• Assessed and updated website and social media presence• Review and update monthly content from Portuguese team and create new content as needed• Performed vendor analysis for healthcare, payroll, shipping and a variety of business functions to optimize value for cost• Created client education materials, including weekly menus to fit within program guidelines while meeting American needs• Conduct nutrition assessments, provide coaching and perform follow-up evaluations for program clients• Fulfill orders as required for clients• Collaborate with and update affiliate partners to provide a superior client experience• Plan and execute sales visits to seek new affiliate partnerships and present business opportunity to potential partners at sales visits as well as expos• Research trade shows to attend as an exhibitor for promoting the brand as well as recruiting and business development• Perform constant analysis of pricing structure and service offerings• Create documentation for all business processes and training materials for new staff members

• Led the development of intensive outpatient multidisciplinary weight management program• Conducted nutrition assessments, provided education, and performed follow-up evaluations for patient population• Created patient education materials and reviewed weekly menus• Demonstrated food prep skills via live Zoom cooking presentation• Provided feedback in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to best assist patient population

• Conducted nutrition assessments, provided education, and performed follow-up evaluations for clients• Developed and executed community outreach programming for a territory of 19 stores offering seminars, workshops and other health education events• Facilitated wellness programs ranging from a year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program to an in- house developed Six Weeks to Wellness Program• Participated in live media segments on television, radio, pre-recorded social media videos, and podcasts to promote health awareness on topics ranging from the Mediterranean Diet to National Diabetes Month and Nutritionist Seasonal Picks• Created content for an Ask The Experts two-page spread in monthly print magazine as well as blog and online local community publications• Provided strategic direction on a variety of aspects including topic selection for blogs and podcasts, website layout and ethnic reset marketing plan

- Emphasis in Leadership and Professional Development- 1299 hours of supervised practice in clinical dietetics, community nutrition, and foodservice management- Clinical Rotations: Reston Medical Center, Davita Dialysis, Burke Health and Rehabilitation- Community Rotations: IL Creations, Wellness Corporate Solutions- Foodservice Rotation: American University Dining Services