Natalie Kowell, Ms, Rdn Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

● Researched, interpreted, and applied laws and regulations to new food products.● Identified potential regulatory issues and suggested appropriate solutions to accelerate the commercialization process.● Collaborated with Private Label customers to develop and approve new product labels.● Established processes and procedures for efficient technical support.● Utilized relevant scientific literature when constructing and implementing regulatory SOPs.● Consulted on issues relating to allergens, ingredient statements, nutrition, and label claims.

● CLINICAL: Legacy Health Hospital - Provided nutrition interventions for patients with acute and chronic malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies, and nutrition-related diseases. - Conducted nutrition screens, nutrition assessments, and calculated nutritional needs based on international guidelines. - Collaborated closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and case workers to administer appropriate medical assistance. - Monitored and documented patient progress, internal processes, and adherence to protocol.● FOODSERVICE: Portland Public Schools, Nutrition Services - Conducted a comprehensive Plate Waste study of the district's 86 schools to determine the financial loss per month. - Proposed appropriate interventions for improving plate waste and food quality across the school district.● COMMUNITY: Institute of Child Nutrition and Rethink Foods - Conducted comprehensive research on water security in US schools. - Created and presented reports on sugar-substitute use in US schools. - Facilitated and streamlined food distribution processes across New York City.● MANAGEMENT: Ketchum PR & Marketing Communications - Harnessed the Ketchum network of RDNs to promote wellness and nutrition-focused brands. - Created statistical models of improved nutritional products based on consumer insight data.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

● Supported the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) by developing recipes with specificnutritional targets for research studies on health and wellness.● Developed partnerships with universities, government agencies, and corporations byfacilitating communication and engaging all parties in strategic planning over common goals.● Conducted qualitative research around healthy food applications, aiming to mitigatediet-related diseases in minority populations.● Planned and executed sensory testing (benchtop, CLTs, HUTs, etc) for MSI’s different projects.● Created educational materials in the form of videos, pamphlets, and recipe cards on how toutilize inexpensive groceries in various healthy and delicious ways.● Consulted on nutritional information and appropriate ingredient substitutions for recipes and menus.● Generated Nutritional Fact labels for all MSI formulations using Genesis software.

Portland, Oregon, United States

● Piloted a number of flavors, cookie bars, and cakes, and brought them to market.● Created a safety plan based on HACCP principles.● Calculated nutritional labels for cookie products.● Co-managed company Instagram account.● Coordinated collaborations and partnerships with other food companies.

Master Of Science - Msc, Food Science & Nutrition, Graduate With Honors 1:1

Activities and Societies: Course Representative--MS Food Science & Nutrition, Get Out Get Active Society, Baking Society, Local Farmer's.

Certificate In Dietetics, Dietetics/Dietitian

This certification program is designed for professionals returning to school to obtain a degree and Verification Statement in Dietetics.

Bachelors, Peace Studies And Conflict Studies, International Relations, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Manager of Honors Mentorship Program, President of Chapman University's Global Water Brigade, Treasurer.

Study Abroad Program In Florence Italy, Spring 2017, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution, Spring Semester, 2017

Activities and Societies: Volunteer - English teacher for Italian preschools FEBRUARY 2017 - MAY 2017Study Abroad Program through Chapman.

High School Diploma, General Studies, Gpa 4.44

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society President of Earth Club Marian Singers Piano Ensemble Varsity Swimming Latin, French One.