Project Management Product Development
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative, innovative, and published RDN
with over a decade of experience in
project management and providing
tailored clinical nutrition to hundreds of
patients with a variety of dietary needs.
Experienced in nutrition writing, medical
nutritional therapy, nutritional
counseling and research, logistical
planning, public speaking, and problem-
solving.
SKILLS
Recipe development
Project management
Regulatory compliance
Sales
Nutrition research
Partnerships
Vendor relationship
Logistics
Technical skills - EHRs Epic,
Salesforce, Google & Microsoft
Suite.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Dietitian Glenview Terrace - Glenview, IL November 2022 - January 2024
Performed nutritional assessments for 10 - 15
patients daily using evidence-based guidelines and recommendations
Provided nutritional consultations and education for oncology, diabetes management, renal, and enteral
tube feedings.
Participated in interprofessional care conferences with patients and their families.
Coordinated Dietetic Internship
August 2020 - March 2022
Nestle Nutrition - Fremont, MI (Speciality Rotation & Community 1 Rotation)
Collaborated with a team on infant and toddler
product development with noted global nutrient
regulations and standards.
Analyzed, researched, and delivered presentations
to stakeholders about functional foods regarding
child development.
Participated in product development meetings
regarding key nutrient composition and regulation
standards within the United States and globally.
Spectrum Health: Ludington Hospital & Butterworth
Hospital - Grand Rapids, MI, (Clinical 1 & 2 Rotation) Calculated and recommended enteral nutrition for
critically ill patients.
Counseled oncology patients and provided nutrition recommendations.
Developed an understanding of pediatric and NICU
nutrition to provide TPN, enteral, and overall optimal care.
Provided nutrition education and counseling for
patients with GI complexities, cardiovascular health, bone health, breastfeeding, etc.
PUBLISHED WORKS
Internal Memo for Nestle Nutrition -
"Functional Foods for Infants and
Toddlers."
HealthBeat Article Spectrum Health -
"Whip Up Heart Smart Comfort Foods"
Poster Session at FNCE 2021
Conference - "The Healthy Eating
Index: Comparison of School Lunch
Before and During COVID-19"
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Erin Wickens, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
M.S. Clinical Dietetics
April 2022
Dominican University
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
May 2020
Ferris State University
B.S. Hospitality Management &
A.S. Restaurant Management
January 2005
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Hope Behavioral Network - Grand Rapids, MI (Community 2 Rotation)
Developed handout materials about increasing fluid daily intake, sources of sugar, and how to create
budget-friendly balanced meals.
Provided nutrition counseling to patients with critical care patients, long-term care patients, and adults with learning development issues.
Developed and implemented personalized nutrition
plans for patients based on their individual needs and goals.
GVSU Fellowship
Michigan Charter Schools - Hybrid
August 2020 - March 2021
Researched and compiled data for two research
papers to be utilized by 20+ charter schools around Michigan.
Utilized national databases (NHANES) and the Healthy Eating Index to develop statistical data relevant to research pertinent, Utilized national standards for meals as a baseline guideline in conjunction with
Michigan state recommendations.
Presented research findings to stakeholders including the charter school board president and university
faculty.
Event/Meeting Planner
Various Organizations & Companies
2006 - 2020
Lead coordination of events from 10-25,000 people - from half-day to multiple-day events. domestically and internationally.
Managed all meetings and administrative duties
including budgeting, scheduling, staffing and
volunteers, reporting, and contract negotiation.
Handled various logistical needs: transportation,
menu development, planning, product ordering,
website creation updating, and housing needs,.
Represented hotels, a third-party consulting firm, and individual associations.
Organized multiple events with different timelines of completion.
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Erin Wickens, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietetitian Nutritionist
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
(AND)
August 2022 - Current
Illinois Chapter of Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics
January 2023 - Current
American Board of Lifestyle
Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine & Food as
Medicine Essentials Course
September 2023
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