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Minnetonka, Mn

I develop, evaluate, and implement nutrition and operational programs to ensure successful outcomes for clients, and internal and external customers. Lead the development and implementation of innovative Nutrition Programs while ensuring stringent regulatory compliance, fostering organizational growth and operational excellence in alignment with key responsibilities. Manage the Taher Food4Life® app from development to completion and continual advancement, providing customers with 100%… Show more I develop, evaluate, and implement nutrition and operational programs to ensure successful outcomes for clients, and internal and external customers. Lead the development and implementation of innovative Nutrition Programs while ensuring stringent regulatory compliance, fostering organizational growth and operational excellence in alignment with key responsibilities. Manage the Taher Food4Life® app from development to completion and continual advancement, providing customers with 100% transparency of the meal’s nutrition, allergens and enhancing customer interaction. I launched Taher’s proprietary Menu Management Software program for internal customers, increasing productivity, regulation compliance, and efficiency of Taher managers. Orchestrated the compliance program, meeting the Federal regulations in the company’s K-12 education division. I am proficient in public speaking and adept at building lasting connections, I have consistently leveraged these skills to drive collaboration, inspire teams, and foster meaningful partnerships. I am a preceptor for University of St. Catherine’s Nutrition graduate students; mentoring, leading and organizing all aspects of their required food service management practical hours. Show less

Author articles, presentations, pamphlets, social media posts, and recipes for all business segments, sales, and marketing. Managed the lifecycle of the Food4Life Program, increasing customer participation by 63% through leading the industry in health education, culinary, and nutrition practices while surpassing business objectives. Collaborated with internal and external customers to increase meals made from scratch from 25% to 75%, improving the ability to serve more nutritious meals while… Show more Author articles, presentations, pamphlets, social media posts, and recipes for all business segments, sales, and marketing. Managed the lifecycle of the Food4Life Program, increasing customer participation by 63% through leading the industry in health education, culinary, and nutrition practices while surpassing business objectives. Collaborated with internal and external customers to increase meals made from scratch from 25% to 75%, improving the ability to serve more nutritious meals while maintaining budget constraints. Trained and educated users on Taher software and app products ensuring success implementation and management. Collaborate with K-12 division managers to ensure Nutrition Strategies surpass current and future USDA, State FNS Child Nutrition, and Company RegulationsI managed programs to ensure federal regulation compliance, increased customer participation, and enhanced customer satisfaction through building coalitions resulting in a productive cross-functional teamwork environment. I am an effective and efficient multi-tasker, managing all aspects of simultaneous projects; planning, executing, controlling, and concluding projects within the scope. Show less

Osseo, Mn

I was responsible for a $1.6 M/year budget, including managing a staff of 30 employees, and performing all Human Resources functions. My outstanding management of the daily clinical and food service Operations led to the Minnesota Health Department (MHD) issuing annual survey reports where my group had ZERO deficiencies. I developed, implemented and managed the Quality of Living project, enhancing the Customer Dining Experience and food quality for all residents. I collaborated with doctors and… Show more I was responsible for a $1.6 M/year budget, including managing a staff of 30 employees, and performing all Human Resources functions. My outstanding management of the daily clinical and food service Operations led to the Minnesota Health Department (MHD) issuing annual survey reports where my group had ZERO deficiencies. I developed, implemented and managed the Quality of Living project, enhancing the Customer Dining Experience and food quality for all residents. I collaborated with doctors and nurses to design an individualized Health Plan for each resident, and educated and trained residents and their families how to manage diseases such as Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiac, and Renal. Show less

~ Develop comprehensive market strategies, driving significant growth in wellness product line.~ Foster strong customer relationships through strategic contract management and personalized initiatives.~ Create and implement policies and processes for clientele service.~ Pioneered cutting-edge nutrition solutions, addressing evolving consumer needs and positioning the company as an industry leader.

Minneapolis, Mn

I was responsible for a $2.3M/year budget, including managing a staff of 45 employees, and performing basic Human Resources functions. I re-engineered the Nutritional Assessment Charting System to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and I was able to reduce the average length of time between a resident's admission and the first nutrition assessment from five (5) days down to two (2) days. Calculated, recommended, and assessed Enteral Feedings to meet each resident’s nutritional needs. I… Show more I was responsible for a $2.3M/year budget, including managing a staff of 45 employees, and performing basic Human Resources functions. I re-engineered the Nutritional Assessment Charting System to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and I was able to reduce the average length of time between a resident's admission and the first nutrition assessment from five (5) days down to two (2) days. Calculated, recommended, and assessed Enteral Feedings to meet each resident’s nutritional needs. I managed the daily clinical and food service Operations, and achieved two (2) MDH annual survey reports with ZERO deficiencies. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I provided outcome-oriented Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and Enteral Feeding recommendations to meet each patient’s nutritional needs to patients in the hospital. I tracked the progress variances between each patient's care goals and the actual results, and adjusted the MNT, when needed, to meet a patient's care goals. I provided in-patient and out-patient disease management education for Cardiac, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Obesity, Renal and other conditions.… Show more I provided outcome-oriented Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and Enteral Feeding recommendations to meet each patient’s nutritional needs to patients in the hospital. I tracked the progress variances between each patient's care goals and the actual results, and adjusted the MNT, when needed, to meet a patient's care goals. I provided in-patient and out-patient disease management education for Cardiac, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Obesity, Renal and other conditions. I was a contributor to the development and implementation of an "Improved Patient Care" initiative within the Nutrition Department. I was a very flexible employee, willing to take on any role at any of the four (4) hospitals in the Company's care system, including Clinical Dietitian, Diet Technician, Food Service Supervisor, and Food Services Supervisor. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Nutrition, Nutrition Sciences

Master Of Science - Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration

Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services