Melissa Berman

WEB-RD, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2004-2017

A provider of nutrition services through major health insurance companies.

Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultant, Registered and Licensed Dietitian

Advise clients on behavioral changes, nutrition and lifestyle choices that empower them to live healthier lives. Align with benefits and HR managers, and brokers to offer companies innovative and engaging total wellness solutions. Clients included some of Atlanta’s top legal firms and high-growth technology companies. As a medical provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, and United Healthcare, consulted with patients, handled all claim submission and networking contracting services.

Acknowledged in the community as a subject matter expert, often sought by local businesses and colleagues to address relevant issues and current trends.
Positioned Web-RD as a trusted and informed resource on nutrition-related topics by developing and facilitating group seminars and by participating on professional panels.
Expanded membership of an existing professional nutrition networking group to include other health and wellness professionals, which facilitated cross-marketing, heightened credibility and increased referrals.
Influenced executive decision makers at several Atlanta corporations to provide one-on-one employee nutrition and lifestyle consulting services, which contributed to lower health insurance premiums and healthier, more productive work environments.
Selected as an advisor on the Sandy Springs Tennis Association Board, providing educational credentials and access to professional networks in order to obtain grant and private funding for at-risk youth.

EDUCATION & LICENCES

MS, Sports Nutrition, Georgia State University, College of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA

BS, Nutritional Science, University of Georgia, College of Consumer Economics, Athens, GA