Rac Resume 2013 v2

Ruth Ann Carpenter, MS, RDN
Cincinnati, OH [email protected] 972-890-3970
PROFILE
Nearly 30 years of experience as a program developer and instructional designer using print, face-toface and online formats with a focus in the health promotion and disease prevention fields. Content expertise in nutrition, physical activity, and weight management as evidenced by development of six consumer-focused books, dozens of curricula/programs/workshops, four invited chapters for health promotion professional development books, 13 papers in peer-reviewed research journals and top ratings as a speaker at national conferences and workshops. Recognized as an innovator, trusted collaborator, problem-solver, coach, mentor, team player, connector, critical thinker and dedicated leader with high integrity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Health Integration, Cincinnati, OH Founder 2008-current
Deliver technical assistance and guidance for development and dissemination of lifestyle change programs and processes that promote health and prevent disease. Leverage extensive network to meet clients objectives. Clients and collaborators include leading weight management and worksite health promotion companies, online start-ups, nonprofits, public health agencies and the military. Transformed face-to-face physical activity and nutrition program to telephonic coaching model. Developed and delivered staff training for new model. Managed project teams and task implementation for several new wellness program initiatives. Conducted task analysis and planned recruitment strategies for community-based health promotion volunteer development. Authored guest blog posts for corporate and non-profit websites. Developed white paper on the promise of technology in health behavior change. 1986-2008 1999-2008
Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX Director, Research Dissemination
Initiated and directed projects that applied behavior change research to the development of training programs and educational materials for health professionals and the lay public. Accelerated innovations including online learning, consumer websites and blogs and communitybased wellness interventions. Designed, developed and refreshed numerous courses in which thousands of health and fitness professionals have participated since 1990. Created train-the-trainer workshops and materials that equipped professionals and paraprofessionals to deliver nutrition and physical activity programs with high fidelity. Conducted performance improvement audits and revised operations that turned around a faltering weight management research program.
Director, Behavioral Science and Health Promotion
1986-1999
Secured numerous consulting and health promotion content development contracts worth over $1,000,000 with clients such as the American Heart Association, Kelloggs, National Institutes of Health, PowerBar, Illinois Department of Health, Roche and Tropicana. Delivered worksite health promotion programs at multiple corporate and military locations including managing all related staff, programs, processes and products. Directed the Institute's efforts in applied nutrition research and education by obtaining and managing research grants and projects. 1983-1986
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Staff Nutritionist and Instructor
Supported the development and evaluation of a worksite nutrition education and weight management program Developed nutrition education materials and conducted frequent presentations for community groups on nutrition-related topics. Taught an undergraduate-level personal nutrition class. 1981-1983
American Management Association, Hamilton, NY Program Director, Young Adult Programs Division
Planned and conducted management and leadership training programs for high school and college-age students. Directed all phases of the division's marketing efforts.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science, Instructional Systems, majored in Open and Distance Learning, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Master of Science, Applied Nutrition, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Teaching and Training Online Certificate, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, Commission on Dietetic Registration, Chicago, IL
SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Initiated and co-led development of the landmark Physical Activity Toolkit for Registered Dietitians: Utilizing Resources of Exercise Is Medicine Founding Member and Chair, Nominating Chair and newsletter section editor for physical activity of Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group Recipient of The Cooper Institutes Richard Bohannon and Kenneth H. Cooper employee service awards 1993 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Dallas Dietetic Association

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Ruth Ann Carpenter, MS, RDN

Cincinnati, OH [email protected] 972-890-3970

Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX Director, Research Dissemination

Director, Behavioral Science and Health Promotion

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Staff Nutritionist and Instructor

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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