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Also 08/96 - 06/01Within the applied nutrition & regulatory (compliance/nutrition labeling) department, support for regulatorycompliance (FDA/USDA) of labeling features for retail pizza products, appetizers and other food productsincluding development of raw material specifications, artwork review, developing nutrition labeling for rawmaterial and product formulas and coordination with R & D staff. Informational resource for label coordinators, corporate QA and R & D staff for ever-changing FDA/USDArequirements related to food plants, product composition and nutrition issues.

Also 05/03 - 07/03.As part of the regulatory affairs department, wrote specifications for finished products (seasoning blends)sold to food manufacturers/restaurant chains. Contacted firm’s QS, R & D, customer service and salesstaff to gather information. Delivered specifications to internal sales staff and customers.

Within the QA department, developed ingredient statements and nutrition labeling for FDA-regulatedbranded and custom-blend foodservice products used by the food industry/restaurants. Evaluatedproduct claims and reviewed artwork for regulatory compliance.Worked with marketing, sales, and R & D groups. Provided answers to customers with technical inquiriesrelated to allergens, nutrition, product composition and labeling.Participated on corporate team that launched a new product line, advising on regulatory issues.Products included pourable salad dressings, marinades, salsas, dips and dry seasoning blends.

Also as Consultant, 05/92 - 03/93 (see below)Assisted with the hiring, training and supervising of food service workers, prepared annual reviews andeducated through in-service and bimonthly meetings.Modified and monitored food catering contracts with frequent communication; assured food quality andon-time deliveries. Selected and prepared nutrition education materials for parents, staff and children.Assisted with annual OSPRI review of the Head Start program. Responded to and complied with requestsfor information and external evaluations by regulatory (Illinois Department of Education, State Departmentof Health). Compiled information about food program budget requested annually by Illinois Department ofEducation.Consulting Dietitian 05/92 - 03/93 Performed nutritional assessment of children and identified those at nutritional risk, including those withfood restrictions and height/weight problems. Reviewed and modified menus to meet nutritional needs; attended to acceptability and ethnic variety.Educated staff and counseled parents on topics of iron deficiency anemia, weight management and othernutritional needs.Planned nutrition education for classrooms including cooking experiences for children.Inspected Head Start kitchens for compliance with Illinois Department of Health sanitation regulations,and provided education and guidance to food service workers.