Resume

Summary of Qualifications

·       Significant experience with program management and operations, training and technical
         assistance, marketing, outreach and program compliance reviews for two state agencies
         (Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Education)  
·       Unique blend of management training and responsibilities in both public and private sectors
·       Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills
·       Extensive work with USDA Nutrition Programs including Child Care Food Program (CCFP),
         Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and National
         School Lunch and Breakfast Program (NSLBP).
·       Registered and licensed dietitian with solid clinical/community dietetics and public health
         background
·       Excellent communication skills including administrative presentations, public speaking and
         group classes
·       Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, Publisher and PowerPoint
·       Highly motivated self-starter with ability to adapt and learn quickly in any environment

Education

 Master’s of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition

 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL       GPA = 3.9

Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical & Community Dietetics

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 

Coordinated Undergraduate Program         GPA = 4.0

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Employment History

2001-Present               Florida Department of Health - Tallahassee, Florida

Position: Operations Manager Consultant-SES, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs. Field Operations Manager responsible for administering statewide CCFP operations.

Position: Management Review Specialist-SES, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs. North Region Supervisor for 9 program staff and 1 staff assistant administering CCFP operations in North Florida.

Position: Operations Review Specialist, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs.

Assistant Manager of Program Operations section.

Position: Government Operations Consultant II, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs. Program Specialist for seventeen-county region.

Position: Senior Human Service Program Specialist, Bureau of WIC & Nutrition Services. Compliance review specialist for Florida County WIC Programs.

1999-2002                   Three Palms Management, Inc. – Tallahassee, Florida

                        Blue Sky Hobbies, Inc. – Tallahassee, Florida

Position: Vice-President.  Owner/Operator of two retail franchises with revenues > 750K.

1998-2000                   Florida Department of Education - Tallahassee, Florida

                        Position: Program Specialist III, Food & Nutrition Management.                          Trainer and compliance review specialist for NSLBP.

1996-1998                   Health & Safety Services, Inc. - Washington, Michigan

                                    Position: President.  Owner/Operator of consulting company                                                                             providing worksite wellness and safety training.

1996-1997                   Macomb County WIC Program - Mt. Clemens, Michigan

                        Position: Part-time Public Health Nutritionist (multiple sites)

1995-1996                   Marriott Management Services/Macomb Hospital - Warren, Michigan

Position: Clinical Dietitian.  Key member of diverse health care management team--assumed the role of Clinical Nutrition Manager in her absence.

1991-1995                   University Community Hospital – Tampa, Florida

Position: Clinical Dietitian – Department of Food & Nutrition Services

Position: PRN Clinical Dietitian – Diabetes Treatment Center

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Credentials

• Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration - # 727114
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist – Florida Department of Health - # ND 2200

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Professional Affiliations

• University of Florida Alumni Association – Member
• University of South Florida Alumni Association - Member
• CACFP National Professional Association – Officer: Regional Representative
• Florida Dietetic Association /American Dietetic Association - Member
• Tallahassee Dietetic Association (TDA) - Member

1999-2001 Secretary, 2003-2006 Nominating Committee (Chair 03-04)

• Southeastern Michigan Dietetics Association (SEMDA)

1997 Co-Chair of Policies, Procedures & Bylaws

• Student Dietetic Association at University of Florida

1990-1991 Treasurer

• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

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