Carrie Gabriel, MS, RD
Los Angeles, CA *****
303-***-**** - **********@*****.***
www.steps2nutrition.com
SUMMARY
Seeking a client-facing role that blends communication skills and
promoting healthy lifestyles in a marketing, sales or consultative
environment.
. Registered Dietitian
. Masters in Nutritional Science
. Bachelor's Degree in Communications with focus on journalism and mass
communication
. Multi-faceted Nutritionist professional with a passion for overall
health and wellness
. Marketing, social media and sales including blogs, a personal website
and workshops
EDUCATION
California State University-Los Angeles, CA
Masters of Science-Nutritional Science 2011
Coordinated Dietetic Internship Program- completed June 2011
University of Colorado-Boulder, CO
Bachelors of Science June 2000
-Broadcast Journalism/ Mass Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NUTRITIONIST ROLES: On-going work in nutrition working with clients on diet
and weight management.
Vision Fitness and Wellness-Los Angeles, CA October 2012-
present
Registered Dietitian
. Consult with existing clients on their current eating patterns and
meal plans
. Create new meal plans for new clientele using nutrition software
. Develop new concepts for attracting clients to a growing fitness and
wellness business
. Maintain personal and business website containing blogs, recipes and
client assignments
HealthFitness Wellness Corporation- Los Angeles, CA
June 2011-present
Nutritional Consultant
. Direct and manage comprehensive health and wellness seminars and
client facing consultant programs.
. Conduct manual blood pressure and heart rate measurements.
. Assess body composition and BMI using the electrical impedence
machine.
. Administer post-screening consultations on proper nutrition and
exercise.
HEALTH EDUCATION: Provide instruction and workshops focused on wellness for
individuals & corporations.
Summit Health/Cigna Healthcare-Los Angeles, CA
December 2012-present
Health Educator
. Conduct Lunch and Learn seminars for various corporations around Los
Angeles and surrounding areas
. Educate the public on various nutrition and wellness topics during
mini-nutrition sessions
HealthCare Partners- Los Angeles, CA May
2012-May 2013
Health Educator
. Work directly with a team of diabetic professionals (inclusive of a
Clinician, RD CDE, RN CDE) to deliver vigilant care and education to
high risk diabetic patients?
. Facilitate diabetic related Conversation Maps, to engage patients in
an interactive discussion
. Deliver presentations on topics pertaining to diabetes management
(i.e. diabetes foot care)
. Generating new patient interest in existing workshops leading to an
increase in patient participation.
. Contribute to program curriculum with original sourced materials
INTERNSHIPS
Methodist Arcadia Hospital - Arcadia, CA
April 2011-June 2011
Outpatient Clinic Intern
. Conducted nutrition screenings for gestational diabetes patients from
hospital sponsored clinics.
. Helped develop menu ideas/plans based on patient nutritional
assessments.
. Taught classes on diabetes and weight maintenance.
. Created seminars for diabetic patients of the hospital on quality
disease management.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems - Redondo Beach, CA
January 2011-March 2011
Wellness Coordinator Intern
. Helped develop nutrition-based programs for employees.?
. Conducted weekly cholesterol screenings and body composition testing
for employees.
. Presented educational seminars and awareness tables for employees
based on health-related issues.
. Conducted one-on-one dietary counseling for employees.
Downtown Ketchum YMCA - Los Angeles, CA September
2010-December 2010
Nutritionist/Intern
. Prepared educational/informational materials for gym members.
. Promoted healthy food options via seminars and written articles to
clubmembers.
. Managed a computerized food diary and member database.
. Generated direct client communication with members via emails and
printed handouts.
Saint Johns Hospital - Santa Monica, CA (Paid position)
April 2009-April 2010
Diet Technician/Nutrition Service Associate
. Served as a key member of the Diet and Nutrition Team while ensuring
proper nutrition for patients with one-on-one counseling regarding
proper menu options and healthy decisions and choices.
. Facilitated direct patient consultations to offer appropriate menu
options.
. Managed oversite of menu compliance and facilitated proper tray line
administration.
SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. CPR-First Aide Certified
. Founder/author of nutrition-based website www.steps2nutrition.com
. Published article-
http://coconutoilcooking.com/coconut-oil-blog-posts/dietitians-advice-
healthy-holiday-swaps
. Member of the American, California and Los Angeles Dietetic
Associations
. Organized, Detail-oriented, Multi-Tasking, Customer Service, Client
Development
. Microsoft WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML
. Volunteer work for:
- Women Empowered, a non-profit organization for underprivileged
teens;
- Project AngelFood, providing daily meals for people with terminal
illnesses
- "Ask the Dietitian" booths at various Farmers Market locations
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*References available upon request*