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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, MT

Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
05-2000

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

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

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

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