Marissa Beck, MS, RD

Current

• Writer at Todays Dietitian Magazine

Past

• Dietetic Intern, Ambulatory Unit at New York Presbyterian
• Dietetic Intern at Bessemer Trust
• Dietetic Intern at Weill Cornell Medical College

• Dietetic Intern at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
• Nutrition Counselor at Harlem RBI
• Dietetic Intern at The Ryan (WIC) Center
• Dietetic Intern at LA PALESTRA
• Editor at The Grapevine
• Dietetic Intern at Gay Men's Health Crisis
• Personal Trainer at Columbia University Personal Training

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Education

• Teachers College of Columbia University
• Tufts University

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Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Marissa Beck, MS, RD’s Summary

Marissa Beck has a passion for fitness and nutrition that is unsurpassed. Most recently she was a nutrition educator for Harlem RBI, a unique youth development organization, where she developed an after-school nutrition education program to be implemented at affiliated schools in late 2009. While studying at Columbia University, she was the Editor of the nutrition newsletter, The Grapevine, where she published articles and reviewed editorial as well as and participated in social networking events with alumni and faculty. She has also done freelance writing for numerous online diet and nutrition publications. Marissa received her BA from Tufts University and Master of Science (MS) and Registered Dietitian (RD) degrees from Columbia University. She is also a certified personal trainer and former collegiate athlete. She can be reached at: marissabeck |at| gmail |dot| com.

Marissa Beck, MS, RD’s Specialties:

Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management

Marissa Beck, MS, RD’s Experience

• Writer

  Todays Dietitian Magazine

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  August 2009 — Present (5 months)

  • Generate and propose story ideas
  • Write and edit stories for the print magazine

• Dietetic Intern, Ambulatory Unit

  New York Presbyterian

  (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  June 2009 — July 2009 (2 months)

  • Developed two weight management toolkits for the obese population of adults and pediatrics
  • Generated clinical nutrition care guidelines for the educational materials
  • Worked as a team member with dietitians and other health professionals in the ambulatory unit

• Dietetic Intern

  Bessemer Trust

  (Privately Held; Investment Management industry)

  May 2009 — June 2009 (2 months)

  Write daily handouts and brochures to provide nutrition education, producing increased purchases of items
  
  Develop menus with chef for specific populations (renal, diabetes, low-calorie, cardiac…), resulting in the company’s new use of healthier ingredients for entrees and desserts
  
  Analyze menus and nutrient composition of 30 menus, resulting in increased purchases of items
  
  Organize local food events by calling vendors, developing recipes and creating educational pamphlets, resulting in 30% more profits

• Dietetic Intern

  Weill Cornell Medical College

  (Educational Institution; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

  Screen and assess pediatric nutrition needs
  Calculate parenteral and enteral nutrition support
  Review nutrition care plans in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatrics

• Dietetic Intern

  NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  January 2009 — March 2009 (3 months)

• Nutrition Counselor

  Harlem RBI

  (Non-Profit; Fund-Raising industry)

  September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)

  Taught nutrition education program and cooking lessons.
  Worked with students through grades 3-6, twice a week.
  Facilitated the transition of new instructors, January 2009.

• Dietetic Intern

  The Ryan (WIC) Center

  (Hospital & Health Care industry)

  November 2008 — December 2008 (2 months)

  Developed presentations for pregnant and breastfeeding women
  Created handouts displaying benefits of breastfeeding
  Counseled women and children in nutrition
  Executed healthy cooking classes once/week

• Dietetic Intern

  LA PALESTRA

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  October 2008 — November 2008 (2 months)

  Researched current nutrition topics and wrote handouts for clients
  Created a power-point presentation on nutrition and behavior
  Designed and implemented a pre-school nutrition lesson
  Volunteered help at the NYC Marathon

• Editor

  The Grapevine

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 3 months)

  Wrote, edited, and researched articles
  Created and edited new Grapevine layout
  Contacted alumni and students for articles
  Involved in aspects of development, printing and distribution

• Dietetic Intern

  Gay Men's Health Crisis

  (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  September 2008 — October 2008 (2 months)

  Counseled clients in nutrition and provided nutrition assessments
  Developed nutrition workshop and presentation
  Produced a brochure
  Researched and wrote articles for GMHC's nutrition newsletter

• Personal Trainer

  Columbia University Personal Training

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  January 2007 — February 2008 (1 year 2 months)

  Trained hands-on with clients of all backgrounds and abilities
  Recruited clients and tailor-made training packages
  Guided members to restore balance and agility in their lives

Marissa Beck, MS, RD’s Education

• Teachers College of Columbia University

  MS , Nutrition , 2007 — 2009

• Tufts University

  BA , English, Art History , 2002 — 2005

Additional Information

Marissa Beck, MS, RD’s Groups:

•    Registered Dietitian Net
•    Health and Nutrition Writers
•    Dietitian Jobs Network
•    Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition

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