Tyler
Blankenship, MS, NDTR, CDM, CFPP
Tyler Blankenship, MS, NDTR, CDM, CFPP
Nutritionist | Shared Services
Universal Orlando Resort™
Tyler Blankenship, M.S. Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR), from Orlando, Florida, is the Nutritionist for Universal Orlando Resort. Tyler’s background includes working as a chef and nutritionist at other major theme parks and also in clinical nutrition management in long term care facilities. Armed with degrees in culinary arts and culinary nutrition from Johnson & Wales University, Tyler has spent most of his professional career handling food allergies from the kitchen. With a developing interest in nutrition and food allergies, he provided nutrition and allergy analysis as well as developed training materials on how staff could respond to and address concerns about allergies from his guests. After that, Tyler transitioned into a new role with higher growth potential, working as a District Dietary Manager, responsible for 12 long term care facilities. He recently graduated with his Masters of Science in Applied Nutrition from the University of New England in Portland, Maine. Tyler is currently responsible for increasing allergy awareness and proficiencies for his Team Members by providing standardized food allergy training to all eligible positions. When asked why he enjoys his job, Tyler emphasizes that assisting guests prior to arrival and during their visit to Universal Orlando Resort with allergen and nutrition information is essential to ensuring a safe and low-stress family vacation.
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