1. Colette Nelson MS, RD, CDE, CSSD, CDN
EMAIL: Colettey@msn.com
236 E. 28th
St. Apt. 1D
NY, NY 10016
917-545-0200
Skills:
MS Office, MS Access, Power Point, MS Publisher, Nutritionist Pro, Web Design,
Adobe CS6, Interpersonal & Marketing skills.
 Pharmaceutical CDE experience top 3 in the nation for 7 years.
 Nutritionist, 19 years’ experience working with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes, HIV/AIDS,
inborn errors of metabolism, sports nutrition and obesity.
 Certified Diabetes Educator, 17 years’ experience. My insights and applications in this
area have been instrumental in greatly improving the quality of life in all my
patients.
 Roche Combo, T-Slim, Omni Pod, & Animas insulin infusion pump certified
 Well versed on all glucose monitoring devices including the new G5 Dexcom platform
CGM integration with Apple I phones
 Certified Sports Specialist Dietitian since 2007. Assisting both professional and non
professional athletes achieve their highest potential.
 Former Co-owner of Species LLC a top nutritional supplement company whose
products have a great deal of scientific research behind them.
 Hands on professional management skills with an emphasis on sales and marketing.
Developed strategies for vastly improving sales figures and overall productivity.
 Personal trainer and Spin instructor since 1990 with a considerable list of elite
clientele
Work Experience:
8/1/2010 – 12/30/2016
Quintiles - Sanofi-Aventis 4236 Contract
Certified Diabetes Educator
 Responsible for educating staff, patients, and HCPS on Lantus/Apidra/Toujeo/Afrezza
Insulin’s
 Collaborate with Sales to sell the CDE help team to the offices
 Provide community events every quarter to the public
 Manage 3 territories (Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan)
 Skill’s Development Team – developed training materials for the 75 member CDE
Help Team
 Top Performer – 115% of all metrics and top 5 in the country
 CDE of the Month for total patients 2011,2012,2013

2. 12/2007 - 01/2010
Species Nutrition LLC
Vice President
 Co-owner & founder
 Nutritionist, corporate web designer, marketing and product development.
 Instrumental in creating products that meet high nutritional standards.
12/2004 – 1/2007
New York Diagnostic Clinic
Chief Dietician
 HIV/AIDS patients
 Specialized in treatment of secondary diabetes in HIV patients, assisting them in
gaining a higher quality of life with advanced treatment options
 Monthly group sessions for patients & staff
6/1998 – 8/2007
Private Practice / Motivational Speaker
Specializing in Type 1 diabetes
Customize insulin pumps ( basal rates, carb: insulin ratios, insulin sensitivity)
Carb counting with rapid acting insulin
Eating disorders (omission of insulin) in adolescents with Type 1
Diet & exercise
Group facilitator for diabetes programs
1/1998 – 1/2002
St. Luke's Roosevelt – Theodore B. VanItallie Obesity Center
Adolescent Obesity Nutritionist
 Individual weekly monitoring and program design catering to the special needs of
every patient.
 Nutrition lectures designed to motivate and inspire people to take greater charge of
their health.
 Exercise program instructor and developer, dedicated to providing motivation and
encouragement to all participants.
8/1996 – 12/2000
Jerome Tolbert, MD - Endocrinologist
Nutrition and Exercise Motivational speaker
 Counseling newly diagnosed diabetics and cardiology patients - giving them a better
understanding of their condition and increasing their coping and adaptation abilities.
 Developed weight loss programs, six-week weight management class, diabetes
lecture series & exercise classes. All of which achieved a very high success rate.
8/1996 – Present
Crunch, New York Sports Clubs, Synergy Fitness, Equinox
Aerobics & Spin Instructor
Personal Trainer
Spin, aerobics, body sculpt, abdominal classes
Training various populations from athletes, overweight and elderly to those with chronic
or acute injuries assisting them in achieving their highest potential.

3. Education:
(1996 - 1998)
New York University
Major: Masters of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, concentration in Clinical Nutrition
8/1996 – 8/1997
Bronx VA Medical Center (Internship)
Dietetic Intern
Staff relief: Manhattan VA Dialysis Unit/Ambulatory Care.
Emphasis on diabetes care with nutritional support
(1992 – 1996)
Michigan State University (MSU)
Major: Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Minor: Dance Specialization.
Special Skills
Certified Pump Trainer
Animas Vibe & Ping Insulin Pump – Kelly Services
Insulet Corporation– Omnipod Insulin Pump
Tandem Diabetes T Slim/T Flex/T Slim G4/ TX2 insulin pumps
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
 Train new patients on the insulin pump
 Train patients switching from other pumps
 Provide patient class education on pumping insulin
Certifications, Organizations & Professional Affiliations:
Registered Dietician (RD) ID# 847969- Since 1998
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) ID# 2011-0545 – Since 1998
Certified Sports Specialist Dietician (CSSD) – Since 2007
American Dietetic Association – Member since 1996
ADA ( American Diabetes Association) – Member since 1996
AADE ( American Association of Diabetes Educators ) – Member since 1996
Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
American Council on Exercise ( ACE ) Certified Personal Trainer ID# 912139
Kappa Delta Sorority – Michigan State University since 1992
Volunteer Activities:
JDRF – Diabetes Walks for a Cure Volunteer since 1996
SANOFI- “Day in the Life” Diabetes inspirational video for internal sales staff 2012
SANOFI – APIDRA flexible dosing internet video for www.apidra.com 2012
SANOFI – Bridgewater, NJ World Diabetes Day presentation 2012, 2013, 2014
SANOFI – Food & Wine Festival 2011 involvement in celebrity cooking demonstration
QUINTILES – Customer Care Awards years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Directors Award – 2015

4. Referrals:
Mary Winkles, PharmD, CDE Area Medical Manager, Sanofi
Dr. Anastasios Manessis , MD - Endocrinologist
Dr. Sayed Quyummi, MD - Endocrinologist
References:
Available upon request