Kari Sharp, MS, RDN

Experience

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  Beach Cities Health District

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2016

  LiveWell Kids Nutrition Docent

  • Taught wholesome nutrition lessons to students in kindergarten through fifth grade at two elementary schools

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  Kitchen Kid, Mobile Culinary School for Kids

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2015

  Program Coordinator and Culinary Instructor

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, supervised a staff of fourteen, and established high-quality customer service• Planned and implemented culinary events, classes, summer camps, and workshops from conception to completion• Designed cooking classes and menus for special dietary restrictions and food allergies

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  Blue Zones Project in conjunction with Healthways

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Cooking Class Committee Member

  • Generated ideas on healthier eating concepts and cooking lessons for the Beach Cities Health District to implement into their services

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  Alliance for a Healthier Generation

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2016

  Liaison to Tulita & Madison Elementary School

  • Directed healthy eating initiatives, which included modifying school policies to improve the healthand wellness of the students• Assisted in presenting new, healthy choices in the cafeterias, the classrooms, and the teachers’ break rooms

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  Raddish Kids, a subscription based cooking club

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Consultant & Designer

  • Assisted in developing and marketing the products, recipe concepts and educational materialsincluded in the monthly subscription cooking club

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  Memorial Hospital of Gardena

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  Dietetic Technician

  • Screened patients to determine level of nutritional needs• Educated patients on food and drug interactions• Conducted postpartum nutrition education

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  Sharp Nutrition

  Jun 2018 - now

  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist / Founder

  • Provided evidenced-based, client-centered Medical Nutrition Therapy using validated tools• Conducted nutrition assessments, reviewed dietary history, evaluated medical conditions and anthropometrics, and set nutritional goals. Monitored patient’s progress and made appropriate modifications.• Created the Kids Eat Healthy 4 Life interactive educational nutrition lessons for children who are neurodiverse

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  Schools and Business events

  Aug 2018 - now

  Public Speaking Engagements

  Developed and taught interactive nutrition lessons. Topics include:• Nutrition for Children with ADHD• Sports Nutrition for runners• Balanced Plate NutritionSpeaking locations include: Cognitive Leap Solutions Irvine Center, Redondo Union High School Track and Cross Country team, Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance School, La Salle College Preparatory High School

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  Morrison Healthcare

  Sept 2019 - now

  Preceptor / Educator of dietetic interns

  •Provides and directs learning experiences•Plans assignments based on the learning needs of the student•Develops entry-level competencies by guiding their supervised practice and by providing constructive feedback

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  RD Boot Camp

  Dec 2020 - now

  Instructional designer / Founder

  RD Boot Camp is an innovative RD Exam prep course for today's digital learners. A membership includes unlimited review of entertaining, real-world situational videos, walkthrough calculation videos with worksheets, flash cards, quizzes, and practice exams that mimic the RD exam. Additional offerings include on-demand classes, live classes, and tutoring. RDBootCamp.com

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  Cognitive Leap Solutions Inc.

  Aug 2021 - now

  Nutrition Consultant

  •Developed the evidence-based nutrition therapy section of a Prescription Digital Therapeutics product designed to improve the well-being of children with ADHD•Public speaking engagements teaching medical nutrition therapy•Created nutrition education videosCognitive Leap is the world’s first online ADHD intervention system. Cognitive Leap addresses mental health challenges in children using scalable, evidence-based technologies with a personalized touch. With some of the best minds in the industry onboard, we are pioneering the use of virtual reality in mental health and leveraging big data to deliver new insights in pediatric mental healthcare. Show less

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  Villyge

  Jan 2022 - now

  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  Villyge is a comprehensive platform that serves as a one-stop shop for employees to receive the support they need to succeed both personally and professionally. From career coaching to adoption specialists, Villyge offers 1:1 guidance from Experts, as well as an extensive content library, to support employees through the various life events that are sure to arise at work and at home. Along with Expert guidance, Villyge delivers ongoing training and guidance to managers to help facilitate a supportive employee/manager relationship and to create an inclusive culture in which everyone can thrive. • Provided evidenced-based, client-centered Medical Nutrition Therapy using validated tools• Conducted nutrition assessments, reviewed dietary history, evaluated medical conditions and anthropometrics, and set nutritional goals. Monitored patient’s progress and made appropriate modifications. Show less

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  Snack Attics Organic Dehydrated Fruits

  Mar 2023 - now

  Nutrition Consultant

  Snack Attics Organic Dehydrated fruits is launching a website to help enhance the understanding of food and nutrition to children of all ages in the effort spread evidenced-based nutrition knowledge.•Developed evidence-based nutrition information that corresponds with the companies product•Created innovative, interactive learning opportunities to be included on the website

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  Orgain

  May 2024 - now

  Orgain Healthcare Ambassador Advisory Panel

  Healthcare professionals serving on the panel work in patient and client facing settings across a variety of specialties. These practitioners provide the Orgain Healthcare team consulting support, insight, and recommendations from their respective areas of expertise.