Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD

Experience

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  Iowa State University

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Managed data collection projects through formatting and organization of data for publication for the lab of Dr. Manju Reddy.Assisted Department of Human Nutrition researchers in logistical management of the laboratory, including acquisition and compilation of Material Safety Data Sheets and inventory management.

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  Story County Medical Center

  Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Dietary Aide

  Consulted with staff registered dietitian regarding modified diet preparation to ensure accuracy in patient diet prescription.Assured retention of nutritive value, palatability, and appetizing appearance of meals before service.

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  Prevention Science Institute

  May 2009 - Dec 2009

  Project Development/Research Facilitator

  Developed innovative and effective wellness curriculum and literature, as shown by results of the study.Instructed health and nutrition education classes for adolescents and families.

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  Iowa State University

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Dietetic Intern

  CADE accredited dietetic internship encompassing clinical dietetics, operations management and community nutrition. Clinical rotations in: geriatric, pulmonary, inpatient and outpatient diabetes, cardiac, gastrointestinal, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, nutrition support, pediatrics, and renal nutrition.Community rotations with: Hy-Vee, Inc., Johnson County Public Health Department, and sports nutrition private practice.Operations management rotations in: inpatient hospital foodservice management, HACCP and public school food service. Show less

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  Hy-Vee, Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Registered Dietitian

  Represented the company as a nutrition information authority in multiple media outlets and collaborated with the corporate office and department managers to promote products and increase sales.Provided diet recommendations tailored to client goals and/or physician recommendations during individual nutrition counseling sessions. Facilitated corporate and community wellness programs.Instructed nutrition-focused cooking classes.

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  University of Kentucky

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Examined the food environment as a distal determinant in obesity among rural populations, with an emphasis on community based behavioral interventions focused on chronic disease prevention.Developed and facilitated participant surveys using REDCap, based on the Project EAT and NEMS-S studies.

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  Alltech

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2024

  Developed and delivered high-impact keynote and session-specific talks.Engaged in discussions about solutions to global food and health issues via broadcast, print and social media.Supported farmers and producers in navigating regulatory framework, effectively communicating outstanding on-farm practices and highlighting the health benefits of value-added products to retailers and consumers. Responsible for curating speaker topics, securing speakers and overseeing the facilitation of sessions as a chairperson and moderator during the annual Alltech ONE Conference with over 4,000 international attendees.Extensive experience in international business, public speaking and cross-cultural communication, having engaged in both in-person interactions across over 25 countries and virtual communication in various global regions. Show less

  • Director of Human Nutrition Initiatives

    May 2018 - Mar 2024

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Nutrition Solutions Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2018
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  Acutia

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2024

  Managing Director and Chief Dietitian

  Founded and established Acutia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alltech, Inc., as an ‘intrapreneur’.Cultivated and implemented a robust business strategy to sustain success within the direct-to-consumer nutraceuticals market.Managed an internal team and third-party contractors responsible for overseeing all facets of the business: product development, regulatory and quality, manufacturing and distribution, finance and marketing and communications.Developed new product formulations utilizing proprietary and sourced clinically proven ingredients. Show less