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Registered Dietitian

Location:
Culver City, CA
Salary:
50,000
Posted:
February 07, 2014

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Resume:

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

www.steps2nutrition.com

*References available upon request*



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