YOLANDA BERGMAN, BSNS, CN
C: 310-***-**** ( F: 480-***-**** ( *******@**************.*** (
www.yolandabergman.com
Diet & Nutrition Expert
Author of Food Cop, Yolanda Tell Us What to Eat and Diet 911, Bantam
Doubleday Best Sellers
"Yolanda's gift is her directness. Her advice is sound, unforgettable, and
simple to integrate into one's life."
-Madeleine Stowe, client & actress
Highly regarded professional with more than 20 years' experience in
nutritional health consultation. Keynote speaker, guest lecturer, media
representative, and spokesperson for international companies, events, and
campaigns. Successful business entrepreneur/executive with proven ability
to build profitable organizations from the ground up. Service and results-
driven individual with top-notch communications skills. Able to build easy
rapport with others while building a sense of confidence and trust.
Therapeutic experience includes:
Overweight ( Hypertension ( Arthritis ( Metabolic Syndrome & Insulin
Resistance ( Detoxification
Skin Diseases ( Autoimmune Diseases ( Stress-Related Disorders (
PMS/Menopause ( Child Obesity
Asthma ( Unhealthy Body Composition ( Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fluent in Spanish
Notable Celebrity Clientele
Bill Murray, Ozzy Osborne, Dana Delaney, Linda Ronstadt, Carrie Fisher,
Angelica Houston, Brian Wilson, Kate Jackson, Natalie Cole, Lisa Hartman,
Madeleine Stow, Rick Springfield, Mel Harris, Emilio Estevez
Experience & Achievements
Epione, Beverly Hills, CA 2009-Present
Director, epione weight loss prescription
Develop all education tools and programs, incorporating clinical,
medical, and scientific content from industry professionals. Diagnose
needs, conduct clinical dietary assessments, document client progress,
and coordinate medical and physiological evaluations.
. Responsible for directing all marketing, management, and program
promotion operations.
. Provide valued product, medical, scientific, and patient management
information for clientele.
Power Play, MD, Los Angeles, CA 2009
Class Coordinator
Taught nutritional classes for program designed for fighting childhood
obesity and type II diabetes. Coordinated 8-week class schedules and
programs in English and Spanish. Collaborated directly with pediatrician
and program founder Lydie Hazan, M.D.
. Monitored participants' progress through weigh-ins, charting,
reporting, and reviewing individual records.
. Drafted and organized class plans, nutritional games and activities,
and educational materials.
CLASS LLC, Studio City, CA 1999-2002
owner/founder/creator
Built nutritional, weight loss, and exercise programs for wellness center
with 500+ clientele. Oversaw all site construction and design, handled
all lease contracts and investment portfolios, developed employee
programs, and managed payroll processes. Documented copyright for all
developed programs, classes, and techniques.
. Sold franchise locations and trained staff on all areas of
operations, marketing, and branding.
. Created and executed multimedia advertising campaign including
website, call center, direct mail, newspaper, and journal
advertisements among others.
Yolanda's Food Fitness, Studio City, CA 1984-2000
owner/founder/creator
Created home-delivery meal service company providing healthy, low-fat
meal options. Developed all recipes, packaging, delivery systems, and
client relations. Led strategies for individual diet programs, marketing
tactics, and business development to successfully drive sales.
. Created capitol for bottling/selling personal line of sauces to Mrs.
Gooches stores.
. Collaborated with Grand American Fare for Yolanda Enterprises, LLC,
developing cutting-edge programs including recruitment materials and
retention strategies to achieve enrollment and retention objectives.
. Utilized website, call center, direct mail, newspaper, and journal
advertisements to recruit clients and further promote products.
Publications
. Food Cop, Yolanda Tell Us What to Eat, Bantam Doubleday Best Seller
. Diet 911, Bantam Doubleday Best Seller
. Contributing author for Fluid Milk Industry's National Public
Education Brochure, approved by American Dietetic Association,
American Pediatric Association, and American Heart Association
. Appeared on the cover of Women's World in 1997 and 1998
. Authored articles in People Magazine, O.K. Magazine, U.S.A. Today,
Woman's Day, Redbook, Glamour, Ladies' Home Journal, Self,
Mirabella, Vogue, Women's World (including bestselling issues),
First, Mademoiselle, Allure, Elle, Harpers' Bazaar, Family Circle,
IN Style, Star
. Contributed content and served on advisory board for Shape Cook, new
magazine by SHAPE magazine publishers
. Lighten Up Product Scripts for Guthy Renker Audio/Video
. Yolanda's Food Cop Facts Nationwide, Bi-Monthly Newsletter
. Good Health, Great Food CDROM
Media Representation
QUAKER RICE CAKES, Media Spokesperson: 1992-1993
SEAGRAMS FLAVORED MINERAL WATERS, Media Spokesperson: 1992
NIKE WOMEN'S SYMPOSIUM, Motivational Speaker: 1992
SAYNO CORDFREE KITCHENWARE PRODUCTS, Media Spokesperson: 1994
VITAMIX BLENDERS, Media Spokesperson: 1993-1994
SEARS CIRCLE OF BEAUTY, Motivational Speaker, Counselor: 1993
HANSEN'S SMOOTHIES, Spokesperson: 1995
MILK MUSTACHE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH, Nutritional Expert: 1992-1993
NATREN'S HEALTHY TRINITY PROBIOTICS, Spokesperson & Radio Host: 1994-1995
POLA COSMETICS, International Product Launch Infomercial Host: 1995
THE PARENT TABLE, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, Television Host: 1998
Selected Television Appearances
QVC The Shopping Network - promoting 2 bestselling books and Sayno Cordfree
Kitchenware Products
The Today Show with Bryant Gumble ( The Leeza Show ( Sally Jesse Raphael (
Geraldo ( Joan Rivers Show
The Maury Povich Show ( Hard Copy, Entertainment Tonight ( The Mike & Maty
Show, NBC
The Crook and Chase Show, CBS ( The Home Team with Terry Bradshaw, FOX
Education & Certification
Comprehensive Nutrition Diploma, 2010: Huntington College of Health
Sciences,
American Academy of Nutrition
Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Science, 2008: Kaplan University
Bridging Lifestyle Medicine & Systems Biology in Clinical Practice -
Metegenics (Certificate of Completion)
CSPI - President's Counsel, Nutritionists for a Healthy America
Honors Scholarship: Stevens College
Harkness Ballet Scholarship
Bank of America Student of the Year
Professional & Volunteer Activities
Americana Dance Theater
Jane Fonda's Workout Instructor
Operation Frontline (OFL), Volunteer Nutritionist
Share Our Strength (SOS) & Solid Ground Anti-Hunger Organizations, Partner
Mandeville Canyon Association (MCA), Block Captain
Raising the Lights, Fundraiser/Participant
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)