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DIRECTOR, CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Professional Profile
I have  coordinated and supervised school food service programs to assure administration in accordance with federal, state and system regulations on the local and state level for the last 13 years.  Established the dietary services for a nursing home chain to create continuity within the organizations' food service department and implemented plans to keep program current with all regulations.  Currently teach HACCP and ServSafe courses in Alabama and Florida.
Qualifications

  • Within my work experience I have been expected to have computer skills, office skills, personnel management and financial management skills.
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  • Wrote and presented reports and studies; wrote and received federal grants for Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Program and CNP equipment through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

  • I have coordinated and conducted group and classroom teaching in nutrition, work safety, fire prevention, food service management and USDA regulations.

  • Performed as a speaker in seminars, workshops, student and parent groups and other professional groups.
Relevant Experience

Served on a USDA Task Force to re-evaluate and update the School Meals Initiative methodology; and presented this on a national level. ​

Experience
Tallapoosa County Schools July 2006 to Current Director, Child Nutrition Programs
Dadeville, Alabama My job includes preparing, establishing and implementing policy formation, budgetary direction, monitoring/auditing the four school cafeterias in accordance with federal regulations. Programs include:  National Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Summer Food Service Program, the USDA Donated Food Program, Universal Breakfast Program, Afterschool Snack Program and a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Program. I devote 4-5 days yearly to professional training for all staff.  Subjects have included fire safety and prevention, safety hazard prevention on job, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, training in customer service; directed improvement plans and how to manage the cafeteria within a budget.
Alabama Deparment of Education June 1997 to July 2006 Child Nutrition Education Specialist
Montgomery, Alabama
Reviewed and audited local programs state wide for compliance with all regulatory requirements.  Created and conducted state training regularly.
Walker County School District October 1994 to May 1997 Child Nutrition Program Director
Jasper, Alabama Food Service Program management for 20 lunchroom managers and 80+ kitchen staff, 2 central office personnel,  student workers and dietetic assistants.
Education
Troy State University 1998 Master of Science: Education Phenix City, Alabama, USA

Completed degree in 15 months while working full time with Alabama State Department of Education.
University of Alabama Hospitals 1975 Registered Dietitian: Dietetic Internship Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Northwestern State University 1974 Bachelor of Science: Dietetics and Institutional Management Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Affiliations
I have served as officers in a number of professional organizations, such as President of the Alabama Child Nutrition Directors, Alabama Dietary Consultants, Vice-President Advisory Council, Jasper City Schools Community Ed program and President-Elect Jasper/Walker County Optimist Club,  former member of the East Alabama Regional In-Service Center board at Auburn University, recipient of School Food Service Foundation Professional Growth Scholarship and maintain current membership in Auburn, Alabama & American Dietetics Associations and American & Alabama School Nutrition Associations. 
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tallapoosa County Schools
  • Alabama Deparment of Education
  • Walker County School District

School Attended

  • Troy State University
  • University of Alabama Hospitals
  • Northwestern State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director, Child Nutrition Programs
  • Child Nutrition Education Specialist
  • Child Nutrition Program Director

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Education
    Registered Dietitian : Dietetic Internship
    Bachelor of Science : Dietetics and Institutional Management

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