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Curtis S. Phinney
Certified Nutrition Specialist
curtis789@comcast.netWork Experience
Curtis S. Phinney, CNS
Columbia, MD 21046-2732
240.294.6614
01/2010 – present
Nutritionist and Functional Ingredient Scientist
(contractor)
Translational Nutritionist, bringing chemistry and supplement scientific research into practice. Board-
certified nutrition specialist (CNS). Maryland Dept. of Health (DHMH) licensed and insured nutritionist.
Specializing in dietary supplement and functional food ingredient scientific support; analysis of
laboratory data, tests, and interpretations of ingredient purity, potency, and strength.
Nutrition and scientific support for consumer product, regulatory, and dispute resolution.
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supplement and nutritional scientific support for individuals, groups, and the wellness industry.
Specialist in potency, purity, and compatibility of ingredients. Prototype design and product support.
Develop key ingredient test methods, fitness for purpose, and dispute resolution approaches.
Expert interpretation of U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), NIST, and Food Chemical Codex (FCC) requirements.
Expert in chromatography, reference materials and standards.
AOAC International dietary supplement expert committee volunteer, e.g., Strategic Food Analytical
Methods (SPSFAM).
Nutrition researcher, specializing in dietary supplement and functional food consumer applications.
MD Health and Mental Hygiene Nutritionist license #DX-3105, exp. 31Oct2016.
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists CNS #16009, exp. 31Dec2015.
Naval Support Activity – Bethesda
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
MWR – Bldg. 17
Bethesda, MD 20889
08/2011 - present
P/T Instructor
(this is a federal contract job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Design and implement GX-based approaches to facilitate client goals, e.g., weight maintenance, cardiac
support, performance testing preparation, and physical rehabilitation. U.S. Navy/DoD CAGE registered
contractor. Ten-plus year AFAA certified, with performance cycle training, perinatal fitness, and Les
Mills USA certifications.