Sarah Brenner, RD, LDN

Experience

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  Sweets & More

  Sept 2013 - May 2017

  Co Manager

  ● Managed an award-winning, entirely student-run business on UMass Amherst campus with a team of peers● Developed marketing strategies and created campus-wide advertisements and special events/promotions● Crafted social media content for the business on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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  Portland Care and Rehabilitation Center

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Dietary Aide

  ● Prepared and served appropriate food to residents based on dietary needs and restrictions● Reviewed resident diet orders prior to each meal or snack service● Cleaned the dining room and kitchen before and after each meal service

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  Walt Disney World

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  College Program

  ● Resolved difficult situations by listening to guest issues and providing world-renowned customer service

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  Yale New Haven Hospital

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  Dietetic Technician

  ● Provided optimal nourishment based on medical and age specific needs, as well as patient preference● Discussed dietary restrictions with patients as they planned meals, suggested alternative choices as needed● Processed meal selections in an efficient and accurate manner using the computerized system● Reviewed and updated patient diet orders in the system as required

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  Center for Discovery

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Dietetic Technician

  ● Provided care and support for up to six adolescent clients (ages 11-17) diagnosed with eating disorders● Prepared dinner and snacks in accordance with ServSafe standards for clients, based on individual dietary needs● Ensured clients met all dietary exchanges; calculating and providing meal supplementation when necessary● Supervised client safety and recorded detailed shift notes regarding client behavior, health status, and activity

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  Sodexo

  May 2019 - Feb 2020

  Dietetic Intern

  ● Performed duties of inpatient clinical dietitian at Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health System)● Completed a concentration in outpatient counseling, with outpatient oncology experience at Smilow Cancer Center● Gained experience in corporate food service management at People’s United Bank Headquarters in Bridgeport, CT

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  Sodexo

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Clinical Dietitian

  ● Performed nutrition assessments and follow-up visits for assigned med/surg floors at Bridgeport Hospital, treated a wide variety of conditions and disease states utilizing evidence-based MNT● Completed 10-12 assessments per day, provided education to patients, ordered appropriate diets and/or nutrition support when necessary, recorded clinical notes using EPIC

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  Van Dusen Nutrition

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Registered Dietitian

  ● Provide both in-person and virtual nutrition counseling to a variety of clients; specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, sports nutrition, and body image concerns● Provide one-on-one meal support sessions allowing clients space and support to challenge themselves● Work collaboratively with each client’s treatment team to ensure complete and consistent care● Complete timely and thorough session notes on SimplePractice● Practice through an Intuitive Eating and HAES-informed lens with an anti-diet approach Show less

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  South Boston Community Health Center

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Registered Dietitian
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  Kara Lydon Nutrition

  Mar 2023 - now

  Registered Dietitian
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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Nov 2023 - now

  Registered Dietitian