Susan Budd Ms, Dietitian, Gba Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Greater San Diego Area

Director of Program Development and NutritionRecruited to direct menu development, nutrition parameters, client education, consultations for international weight loss company. Recruit and oversee staff of 8 professional staff, with direct multi-disciplinary interaction. Coordinate clinical research trials, market and pilot tests and project management for innovation/renovation projects. Implement Nestlé policies and procedures.Developed/implemented Metabolic Max program, 1st major innovation in 25 yearsRedesigned program menus, materials, nutrition foundation and consultationsDeveloped NPDI, NQMS processes and procedures

Provide oversight of educational program and client education for national disease management company. Provided in-service education, clinical metrics, education and materials for clients.

Recruited to direct the operations and staff for multiple national bariatric programs with a $1Million budget. Recruited, hired, and evaluated a professional staff of 15. Participated in national and local marketing planning and activities.Assisted national hospital programs in achieving Center of Excellence Awards in order to ensure reimbursements.Developed activity reports to track staff performance and productivity.Developed operations protocols as well as policy and procedure manuals.

Responsible for the implementation and operations of a comprehensive bariatric surgery program. Oversaw the implementation of additional wellness programs, including Medically Supervised Weight Management, Optifast, Dean Ornish, and Diabetes Education. Conducted extensive professional and public marketing strategies.Earned "Program Manager of the Year" in 2004.Implemented a successful new program in bariatric surgery for the hospital.Improved the recruitment of medical and clerical staff.

Responsible for nutrition assessment and nutrition care plans for residents of this 150-bed long-term care and rehab facility. Supervised, scheduled and trained 35-member food and nutrition services staff. Planned and revised general and therapeutic menus, as well as food service and delivery to nearby county prison. Developed and adhered to department's operational, supply and capital budgets. Conducted monthly in-service training for all facility staff.Implemented wound care supplement and hydration programs.Consistently passed Department of Health inspections.Trained and developed a competent successor.

Responsible for assessment and care plans for 100-bed acute care and psychiatric hospital while providing general and therapeutic menus for profitable services program. Developed and adhered to operational, supply and capital budgets.Marketed the facility through extensive public speaking and education.Achieved JCAHO accreditation.Planned and delivered 100 meals for local Meals-on-Wheels program.

Implemented outpatient treatment programs for endocrine services, weight management and behavioral assessment and treatment programs. Recruited professional and support staff. Conducted numerous public and professional marketing programs.Created new revenue sources for acute care hospital.

NutritionistResponsible for planning, implementing and evaluating state-wide heart disease prevention and other programs. Created professional and public educational manuals and marketing materials. Conducted extensive marketing and public speaking activities.

Master Of Science (Ms), Nutrition And Public Health - Dual Degree Program

Bs, Biology & Life Sciences

Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology And Science