Kari Martinez, MS, RD, LDN

Experience

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  Health Treat

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  Wellness Consultant

  - Consult with recreation departments, Oh Baby Fitness, and The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (CHOICES).- Substitute group exercise classes such as stretching classes, yoga, pilates, water aerobics to varying ages.- Implement programs/classes to diverse groups of people Classes include: couples massage, pamper parties, children and adult nutrition events/lectures.

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  YMCA

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Nutrition and Health Educator

  - Planned and managed an eight-week nutrition education program for adults. - Coordinated with internal marketing group to promote events.- Conducted surveys and dietary analyses to monitor effectiveness of nutrition program.- Implemented and instructed couples massage classes and prenatal yoga.

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  DeKalb County Board of Health

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2009

  Health Promotion/Nutrition Intern

  -Created healthy eating toolkit and policy for work sites.-Prepared surveys for work sites on healthy eating habits.-Ordered nutrition related materials.- Wrote article in bi-monthly e-newsletter.

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  On Lok

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Health Promotion Program Supervisor

  - Supervised and evaluate the Healthier Living and Always Active programs in nine sites throughout San Francisco.- Conducted periodic audits and ensure grant compliance in all health promotion programs. - Developed and maintained all policies, procedures, and components of the Always Active program.- Facilitated Always Active Partners meetings and Healthier Living coalition meetings.

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  Plus One Health Management Inc

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Senior Wellness Specialist

  - Assess population needs to develop customized wellness programs for three clients with offices in multiple regions.- Oversee and manage all wellness programs/events for employees from beginning to end.- Build relationships with liaisons and vendors, along with lead round table meetings. - Coordinate and manage interdepartmental collaboration on wellness events. - Create wellness marketing and communications. - Responsible for wellness budget and monthly reports.- Work with Staywell on developing wellness strategy and outcome based program. Show less

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  Iowa State University Distant Dietetic Internship

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Dietetic Intern

  - Counseled patients on preventative nutrition and chronic disease management, as well as collaborated with medical staff to ensure optimal patient and community health outcomes. - Developed handouts and presented on various nutrition related topics; including weight loss, diabetes and hypertension.- Facilitated group counseling on lifestyle and dietary changes, and staff meetings.- Supported RD’s with menu planning and operation compliance.

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  My Dietitian, LLC

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  Nutrition Consultant/RD

  • Evaluated personal client goals to implement positive life long nutrition and wellness habits through online platform. • Provided accountability for clients to meet nutrition and wellness goals. • Educated people on healthier food choices and food preparation.• Designed and created nutrition education graphics and videos for client use via mobile app.• Coached participants virtually who have prediabetes that are part of the Diabetes Prevention Program.

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  Pea Pod Nutrition and Lactation Support

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

  Registered Dietitian
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  Wellview Health

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

  Registered Dietitian and Corporate Nutrition Coach
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  BloomRD

  Nov 2019 - now

  Owner