Registered Dietitian Nutritionist  ~  PLATE 4 LIFE DIETETICS, LLC, Akron, OH

Founder & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - March 2025 to Present

• Telehealth services covering all of Ohio

• Founded and operate a telehealth-based nutrition practice focused on women's health, thyroid support, digestive wellness, food intolerances, and sustainable weight management.

• Manage all aspects of business development, including branding, EHR implementation, intake systems, marketing, billing, and HIPAA-compliant operations.

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling using a non-diet, food-first approach grounded in current evidence and client-centered care.

• Utilize MRT / LEAP food sensitivity testing to guide personalized elimination protocols for clients with digestive issues, inflammation, and chronic symptoms.

• Integrate Nutrigenomics testing into practice to uncover genetic contributors to metabolic, hormonal, and immune-related imbalances.

• Educate clients on intuitive eating, mindful eating, stress management, and behavior change strategies through motivational interviewing and SMART goal setting.

• Specialize in conditions such as PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, IBS, fibromyalgia, infertility, food intolerances, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and disease prevention

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Contract Dietitian  ~  Southern Maryland Dietitian, White Plains, MD

Telehealth Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - January 2021 to Present

• Telehealth services covering all of Maryland

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including dietary intake, physical activity, clinical symptoms, and lab values to develop personalized care plans for nutritional intake.

• Educate and empower clients on key nutrient principles, including intuitive eating, MyPlate, fiber and hydration needs, and chronic disease prevention through food and movement.

• Provide guidance on mindful eating practices and strategies for managing stress and anxiety through a nutrition and lifestyle lens.

• Facilitate behavior change through motivational interviewing and SMART goal setting to support long-term improvements in health, body image, and eating behaviors.

• Promote a non-diet, balanced approach to nutrition that encourages a healthy, sustainable relationship with food and body.

• Coordinate care with referring providers, maintaining continuity and shared communication on patient progress.

• Provide personalized guidance using MRT/LEAP food sensitivity testing to identify trigger foods and reduce inflammation, supporting improved digestive function and symptom relief.

• Incorporate Nutrigenomics testing to uncover genetic contributors to health concerns and tailor nutrition interventions to address root causes.

• Specialize in evidence-based nutrition counseling for:

  • Weight management and lifestyle change​

  • Food intolerances and digestive health (IBS, low-FODMAP, etc)

  • Women's health (PCOS, menopause, infertility, fibromyalgia, reproductive health)

  • Thyroid dysfunction (e.g., Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism)

  • Disease prevention and healthy aging​​

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Contract Registered Dietitian Nutritionist  ~  Be Well Solutions, Solon, OH

Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - August 2020 to April 2021

• Review anthropometric and lab results with participants of health and wellness events

• Educate participants how to improve their measures with food and exercise

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​​Dietetic Intern  ~  Morrison Healthcare, multiple locations in Georgia

Dietetic Internship - September 2018 to May 2019

• Rotations included: Navicent Health and Wellness Center (Macon), Emory Decatur Hospital (Decatur), Lenbrook (Atlanta), Publix (Macon).

• Fulfilled 1,259 total internship hours. 

• Focused primarily in oncology, endocrinology, and renal,  including critical care and EN, as well as in an outpatient bariatric clinic.

• Counseled and educated individuals using developed hand-outs and PowerPoint presentations.  

• Developed and led presentations on GMOs and healthy eating to silver sneakers/cancer survivors group.

• Developed and led grocery store tour to silver sneakers group.

• Led support groups for cancer, COPD, bariatric and weight loss groups with open discussion with various topics.

• Conducted case study research on NSCLC and presented to peers, preceptors, and internship director.

• Developed menus following dietary guidelines.  

• Conducted audits on: healthy food options, FDA labeling compliance, and HACCP compliance.

• Recommended changes as result of Sustainability Audit that resulted in an initial savings of $2,600, not including food costs savings.

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Administrative Coordinator II  ~  Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Center, Blood & Marrow Transplant, Cleveland, OH

Administrative Support Coordinator - May 2012 to August 2014

• Scheduled appointments and procedures for patients and donors. 

• Provided donor process education to donors. 

• Effectively communicated with external facilities and physicians. 

• Led monthly departmental quality control meetings along with team building exercises. 

• Developed donor registration process and procedures for department. 

• Supported staff of 22.

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Records Manager ~ Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy (OHDELA) / White Hat Management, Akron, Ohio 

Records Manager - September 2009 to October 2011

• Started as a temporary office assistant through OHDELA, then promoted to Records Manager with parent company, White Hat Management. 

• Managed school records and transcripts for over 3,000 students. 

• Managed immunization/health records and reported to state.

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Owner & Operator  ~  Creekside Home Treasures, Akron, OH

Independent Retail Business - April 2006 to August 2009

• Founded and operated a specialty retail business from the ground up, overseeing all day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.

• Solely managed, sales, customer service, purchasing, inventory control, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

• Handled all financial responsibilities including budgeting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and profit margin analysis.

• Built and maintained an e-commerce platform and executed marketing campaigns across social media and local papers to drive online and in-store traffic.

• Planned, coordinated, and hosted monthly in-store events and promotions to increase community engagement and boost sales.

• Designed and implemented effective merchandising, stocking, and organizational systems to optimize space and improve inventory accuracy.

• Grew brand presence through local partnerships with the local university and artist, marketing strategy, and a strong customer experience focus.