Phoebe Mcdermott Email & Phone Number

Research Project Manager within the Center for Pediatric Health Equity Research.

• Developed and oversaw a comprehensive public health initiative tailored to Hispanic adolescent mothers. This program involved a meticulous assessment of critical public health policies, protocols, and recommendations.• Project managed a complete restructure of the formula ordering system, overseeing every aspect of its redesign and implementation.• Created public health communications and materials designed to effectively convey complex information to both technical experts and the general public.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively guiding and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and exceed performance targets.• Chaired the Program Management Task Force at the National WIC Association, managing a nationwide data collection project.• Actively participated in the Manatee County Feeding Workgroup to develop public health programs for vulnerable populations.

• Enhanced the nutritional education support for more than 10,000 participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, ensuring they received the maximum benefit from the program.• Enabled the widespread distribution of tobacco control messages and other public health resources to a broad range of people, tailoring the information to suit their specific needs and backgrounds.• As the formula team lead, took charge of guiding my team through the challenges posed by two nationwide formula shortages. During these critical periods, I demonstrated strong leadership by coordinating our response, effectively managing the crisis, and driving resolution efforts. • As a Certified Lactation Counselor, offered expert guidance and education on breastfeeding practices, supporting mothers and infants in their journey to optimal health and well-being.• Designed, supervised, and delivered a range of training programs tailored for new hires, ensuring their successful onboarding and rapid integration into the team.

• As the founder of Nutrition by Phoebe, I established this consultancy company with a primary focus on nutrition counseling while also overseeing and leading various projects. This dual role allowed me to effectively manage and coordinate diverse initiatives within the health field.• Successfully managed all aspects of the business, including strategic planning, operations management, financial budgeting, and marketing efforts ensuring seamless project execution, and client satisfaction.• Designed, executed, and tracked personalized diet plans, aligning with clients' objectives.• Created a nutrition software app for a global startup, managed the website, and orchestrated a successful social media strategy, expanding the company's customer base to over 1,000 individuals. Acted as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners.• Led the comprehensive feasibility study for a new isotonic drink venture, playing a vital role in determining market strategy and technical requirements.• Established as a subject matter expert, authored 100+ health-related articles and infographics for diverse organizations.

London

• Designed Sainsbury's digestive health strategy, aligned with business priorities and legal mandates.• Collaborated with the British Nutrition Foundation and industry peers to advocate for changes in product labeling and health claims regulations.• As a project manager partnered with suppliers to launch a new Easter product brand in over 1,400 stores Leveraged market insights to expand the product line and enhance its appeal to customers.• Spearheaded a complaints reduction strategy for the Free From category, resulting in a 22% YoY decrease.• Managed allergen-related technical processes and specifications.• Critically reviewed a supplier-facing policy to help suppliers meet performance targets.• Successfully completed an analytical quality project in partnership with a scientific external organization.• Evaluated testing requirements within the supply base, driving negotiations and management with suppliers. This resulted in improved buying synergy, increased operational efficiency, and reduced costs.

Marks & Spencer Head Office London

• Directed a multidisciplinary project team to create a strategy for hot holding in stores, resulting in quality improvement and increased customer satisfaction.• Collaborated with food technologists to assess and integrate innovative technology for frozen desserts.

Master Of Science - Ms, Health Education And Behaviour

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Bsc Nutrition And Food Science (With Professional Training), First Class

High School

A Levels : Food Technology- A, Geography - A, Biology - B GCSE's : 11 GCSE's - 1A*, 6A's, 4B's