Clinical Dietitian II, Sodexo, Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, VA, November 2012- Present Direct collaboration with the interdisciplinary medical team and residents to implement effective medical nutrition therapy and optimize the wellness of over 200 long-term care, assisted living and skilled rehabilitation residents, with main dietary goals being the prevention of malnutrition and weight loss, chronic disease management, and quality of life. Leader of activities to increase resident and employee appreciation and engagement with nutrition, including: Chef Center Stage cooking demo Food for Fuel nutrition lecture series contributions to the employee social media page and village monthly newsletter Direct food service manager for approximately 20 dining services employees; host of undergraduate students and dietetic interns to provide hands-on field experience; host of food service management class in November 2013. Independent Contractor: Consulting Dietitian Princeton Health and Fitness Center, November 2012-November 2013 The Weight Club, Blacksburg, VA, September 2013- Present Provide individual nutrition counseling for weight management, sports nutrition and general wellness; contribute to facility events and wellness outreach via social media outlets and newsletter contributions on an as needed basis. Member, Valley Health Family Developmental and Social Health Committee, Winchester, VA, January – May 2012 Collaborated as part of a team of health professionals to establish, implement and grow the obesity outreach program 9-5-2-1-0 for Health! in the Shenandoah valley region. Activities included the production of community outreach materials, including a comprehensive teacher handbook for implementation of the program into the K-12 school curriculum.