Elite Competitive Running for 20 years
Consistent wins in 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons, and Marathons
Participated in summer Biathlon for 2 years
Attempted to qualify for the Olympic Trials on 2 separate occasions
Sponsors: Moving Comfort and Hammer
Danielle Shahan
Gilbert
Summary
Dynamic Nutrition Specialist with a proven track record at Natural Grocers, enhancing client retention through compassionate counseling and evidence-based education. Skilled in nutrition counseling and fostering positive client relationships, I excel in creating tailored nutrition plans and promoting health education, significantly boosting client satisfaction and health outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Specialist
Natural Grocers
10.2022 - Current
- Encouraged sustainable food choices among clients for improved personal health
- Provided compassionate counseling alongside evidence-based nutrition education for clients
- Boosted retention rates among clients with regular follow-ups, ensuring continued progress toward their health goals.
- Developed nutrition plans based on an individual client's mental and physical health goals
- Taught classes to the public in a demo kitchen twice a month
- Conducted outreaches for booth events, gift donations, educational classes outside the store, and spoke on outside media platforms to help promote the store
- Led and organized educational health classes on various topics for all of the staff
- Interacted and assisted customers on the floor
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings, sharing best practices, and mentoring junior colleagues when necessary.
Nutrition Specialist
Essential Wellness With Dani
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Reduced risk of chronic diseases for clients by offering tailored lifestyle modification advice and support.
- Increased client satisfaction with comprehensive assessments of individual nutritional needs and preferences.
- Supported weight management goals for clients through precise monitoring of progress and ongoing adjustments to dietary plans.
- Managed numerous nutrition education groups to increase client knowledge
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare specialists to determine client needs and diet restrictions
- Calculated, revised, and ensured proper nutritional programs for children by communicating with the parents
- Maintained and customized menu management and nutritional data
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on their personal needs
- Established trusting and transparent relationships with every client
Social Worker
Cottonwood Case Management
04.1997 - 03.2005
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including making at-home visits
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Wrote reports and case summaries and compiled work records
Social Worker
HRDC Case Mangement
05.1995 - 08.1997
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Office Manager
Bob Ellis Insurance Services
05.1994 - 04.1995
- Oversaw appointment scheduling
- Coordinated schedules for both clients and personnel
- Automated client correspondence, record tracking, and data communication
- Handled all incoming calls for multiple businesses
- Transcribed files and video recordings
Education
Cut Bank High School
Cut Bank, MTBachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05-2000
Skills
- Nutrition counseling
- Prenatal nutrition
- Health promotion
- Supplement recommendations
- Meal planning
- Allergy management
- Dietary analysis
- Heart-healthy diets
- Sports nutrition
- Weight management
- Nutrient assessment
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified
Essential Oils Educator
Interests
Timeline
Nutrition Specialist
Natural Grocers
10.2022 - Current
Nutrition Specialist
Essential Wellness With Dani
02.2019 - 10.2022
Social Worker
Cottonwood Case Management
04.1997 - 03.2005
Social Worker
HRDC Case Mangement
05.1995 - 08.1997
Office Manager
Bob Ellis Insurance Services
05.1994 - 04.1995
Cut Bank High School
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
Montana State University