AND / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

CPSDA / Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association

ISSN / International Society of Sports Nutrition

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Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs

Sensei.com
January 2022 – Present

Led the Scientific Affairs Department and ensured our 2-fold mission was upheld across the company

• Support the delivery of evidence-based services, experiences, classes, and products

• Maintain the scientific integrity of our company through a rigorous fact-checking and vetting process

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead a team of PhDs and SMEs with diverse educational backgrounds

• Establish policies and procedures to fact-check, research, write, organize, disseminate, and promote Sensei’s scientific statements, SOPs, website copy, marketing materials, etc.

• Support the creation of staff training and L&D materials related to scientific information

• Evaluate and screen new products for scientific brand compatibility

• Research and respond to all incoming research requests from practitioners and guest

• Lead the creation of A/V materials related to science communication

• Support patent applications and FDA device clearance efforts

Director of Content

TrellusHealth.com
March 2021 – February 2022

Oversee all three pillars of our scientific content strategy to support people with IBD and IBS

• Learning & Development: oversaw the creation of 25 courses covering 250+ lessons available to educate our clients about their health condition and teach psychological resilience techniques

• Patient Blogs: Licensed and create original content curated for our clients to educate them in the domains of psychological resilience, nutrition, exercise, medical care, mental health, and navigating major life transitions

• Corporate Blog: Work with 12 Scientific Advisory Board members and 7 external KOLs to create engaging posts for our corporate site

Additional Responsibilities

• Led a team of writers with scientific backgrounds to create over 100 blog posts aimed at supporting people with IBD and IBS

• Oversaw the vetting and selection process for our LMS solution

• Led the effort to find a partner to license additional video, audio, and written content for our blogs

Senior Research Manager

Examine.com
June 2015 – March 2021

• Manage and improve research and content workflow across multiple departments and teams

• Ensure content integrity across various content delivery platforms (articles, courses, e-books, & podcasts)

• Contribute to overall company marketing and product-specific content strategy

• Created a custom system to track emerging trends in health research, allowing us to quickly develop related content

• Develop, write, edit, and launch products and content covering the health sciences (125+ articles & 22 e-books to date)

Products (consumer)

Senior product manager, lead researcher and writer

• The Supplement Guides (17 evidence-based how-to guides to supplementation, spanning 900+ pages of total content)

• Evidence-Based Keto (a 240-page no-hype guide to the ketogenic diet)

• How To Read A Scientific Study & Why It’s Pretty Hard (a 24-page free introductory guide on how to read, dissect, and analyze a scientific study)

• Coronavirus: A Guide to Staying Healthy (And Sane) While Stuck Indoors (a 108-page free science-based guide to help you stay healthy while you’re physically distancing)

Co-product manager, lead researcher and writer

• The Fitness Guide (a 430-page blueprint for optimizing nutrition and supplementation)

• The Nutrition Examination Research Digest (NERD, articles that analyze and break down recent scientific publications on supplements, diets, and nutrition)

• The Nutrition Examination Research Digest Interview Series (interviews with thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the medical and health field)

• Blog Posts (translate complex health science subject matter into actionable, lay-friendly online content for multiple platforms)

Senior researcher & writer

• Examine Plus Database (continually updated database of 450+ supplements and their effects on 500+ health goals and outcomes)

• Examine Personalized (monthly summaries on 100–200 of the most important recently published scientific papers across 25 health topics)

Products (internal)

Senior product manager & developer

Below are a few of the internal products I’ve helped develop and create for Examine.

Study Collection Database

• Created an automated method to find, screen, tag, and sort newly published scientific studies on nutrition, dietary supplements, and health that form the basis of our products

• Saved hundreds of man-hours per year, as this was a task previously done manually

Data Extraction Standardization

• Assisted in developing standardized data collection methodology and user interface formats for extracting 40+ data points from scientific articles for three of our products.

  • Examine Personalized

  • Examine Plus Database

  • The Supplement Guides

Created Workflow Processes

• Aided in creating and troubleshooting workflow processes for the following products.

  • Coronavirus: A Guide to Staying Healthy (And Sane) While Stuck Indoors

  • Evidence-Based Keto

  • Examine Personalized

  • Examine Plus Database

  • How To Read A Scientific Study & Why It’s Pretty Hard

  • The Fitness Guide

  • The Supplement Guides

Marketing & Sales

Strategy & content contributor

Sales Pages

• Assisted with the development, creation, and strategy of product sales pages and email sequences. A few examples can be seen below.

• Coronavirus: A Guide to Staying Healthy (And Sane) While Stuck Indoors

• Evidence-Based Keto Sales Page

• Examine Personalized Sales Page

• The Fitness Guide Sales Page

• The Supplement Guides Sales Page

Customer Interviews

• Participated in phone calls with customers which gathered feedback on topics such as our products and product offerings, website interface, checkout experience, and customer service.

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Content Management Consultant

HeuroHealth.com
December 2020 – March 2021

• Work collaboratively with other teams to develop content strategy

• Create content messaging that helps connect the company with its audience

• Build and expand the repository of consumer content (articles, guides, videos, podcasts, online courses, live webinars, and app content)

• Create and maintain internal editorial content standards and style guidelines (review process, fact-checking, voice, presentation, etc.)

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Medical Researcher & Research Coordinator

Montréal General Hospital
January 2017 – December 2017

• Conducted an extensive medical literature research review to co-develop, write, and implement the PREHAB study protocol: an international study with 7 locations and 708 colorectal cancer patients

• Interfaced with 6 international research coordinators to ensure protocols were followed correctly across locations

• Lead research coordinator for the PREHAB study location in Montréal, which included 100 participants

• Consulted with researchers on various study designs and logistics

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Sports Dietetic Assistant & Co-Instructor

George Mason University
January 2015 – May 2016

• Assisted the sports dietitian in developing and providing nutritional content, lectures, and guidance to 450+ NCAA Division I athletes and coaches

• Coordinated athlete care across departments (strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, physicians, etc)

• Prepared and taught lectures to undergraduate students in a 400-level sports nutrition class

Products

Senior product manager, lead editor, researcher, & writer

• GMU's Sports Nutrition website (provides foundational sports nutrition info)

Co-creator

• NCAA A10 Conference Athlete Restaurant Menu Guide (to aid athletes and coaches in selecting healthier dining options)

• Sweat Rate Calculator (allows athletes to calculate their personalized hydration needs)

Lectures: Lead researcher and writer

• Presented on topics such as performance nutrition, hydration, vitamins & minerals, supplements, diet planning, and energy systems among others

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Nutrition Coach & Consultant

CrossFit South Arlington
January 2014 – January 2018

• Consulted with nutrition coaches and gym owners to develop and implement the Foundation Nutrition program for gym members

• Assisted and provided support to members during the nutrition program

• Provide content expertise support to gym staff, nutrition coaches, and dietitians

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Nutrition Coach

Private Practice
March 2014 – March 2021

• Used behavioral weight management techniques and philosophies to aid clients with health goals

• Worked with a wide range of ages, from 12 to 90

• Coached patients from diverse health backgrounds (colorectal cancer patients, NCAA division 1 athletes, adolescents with type 1 diabetes, people with eating disorders, and CrossFit athletes)

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Founder

NutriSearch.info
January 2016 – Present

• Created a custom search engine programmed to display results from websites that deliver high-quality evidence-based nutrition information

• Aims to help decrease public confusion over nutrition by providing a resource that can connect users with trustworthy and accessible information on various nutrition and health topics

• Creates an environment where users can be confident the content provided is more reliable than traditional search platforms

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Co-Founder

StatSearch.org
February 2018 – Present

• Created a custom search engine that connects users to high-quality resources on statistics and data science

• Aims to help improve statistical literacy and education among students, scientists, statisticians, and the general public

• Created in collaboration with numerous experts in the fields of statistics and data science

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Consultant, Committee Member, & Dietetic Assistant

Setebaid Services, Inc.
August 2014 – September 2018

• Created and delivered nutrition education sessions for kids with Type 1 Diabetes, ages 12–18.

• Taught how to manage carb intake, calculate insulin sensitivity, and administer insulin.

• Coordinated with medical staff, councilors, head chef, and the dietitian to ensure camper dietary requirements were met

• Consulted with the dietitian and head chef to create healthy menus and meals

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Citation Screener

The Cochrane Collaboration
January 2014 – August 2016

• Screened abstracts for Cochrane Crowd to locate RCTs in the EMBASE database for inclusion in the Cochrane CENTRAL library

• Used Modifiable Risk Factors to screen studies related to physical activity, vitamins & minerals, diet, and cognition

• Screened and categorized 2,100+ papers that were in 100% agreement with final categorization decision

• Identified, documented, and reported a security vulnerability in the web interface that permitted unauthorized access to users accounts

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Telecommunications Engineer Team Lead

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
February 2011 – August 2015

• Saved $200,000+ annually by creating and implementing a custom mobile device management system to track 400+ devices across 47 field offices

• Tracked and repaired telecom issues across the agency (1,500+ users, 375+ pieces of telecom equipment, 51 site locations)

• Installed, maintained, updated, upgraded, and monitored network equipment

• Managed Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) optimization through Bluecoat hardware

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Network Engineer

Technology Management, Inc.
February 2010 – February 2011

• Managed help desk calls and tracked active tickets

• Performed on-site server repairs, new office setup, and network installations

• Managed diverse clientele including the Ashcroft Law Firm, EJF Real Estate Services, Merge Global, and GBMG

• Maintained internal and external IT systems and performed weekly server maintenance

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Field Computer Technician & Consultant

Brite Technologies
February 2009 – February 2010

• Performed on-site repair and maintenance for residential customers and businesses 

• Provided IT consulting services to companies regarding IT infrastructure needs

• Managed appointment logistics and repair work documentation

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Independent Computer Technician & Consultant

Self-Employed
February 2007 – February 2009

• Performed on-site repair and maintenance for residential customers

• Provided IT consulting services to individuals about their personal computer needs

• Developed relationships with local IT venders in the area

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