Rita Grandgenett, Ms,Rdn, Lmnt, Fand Email & Phone Number

Write and edit marketing brochures; attend trade shows; provide potential contact names

I am semi-retired and have recently consulted with food marketing boards.

Served a 3-year term elected position. This Committee is responsible for interviewing potential president, treasurer, and HOD Speaker candidates and selecting members for remaining ballot positions.

Omaha, Nebraska

Provide nutrition marketing and consultative services to food trade marketing associations. Write and update consumer nutrition education bulletins and articles for university agricultural extension service.

Fresno, California

SNRP analyzes/reviews scientific research related to nutrition benefits and nutrition claims for raisins.

Battle Creek, Mi

Review, rate and recommend requests by varied community organizations for monies for health related projects.

Battle Creek, Michigan

Our group of volunteers worked to maintain, improve and protect Battle Creek's Nature Preserve for all citizens to enjoy and use as part of an active, healthy lifestyle. I contacted local organizations/associations/volunteer groups and arranged for Woodland Park presentations to educate and encourage local citizens to come and enjoy this beautiful, natural resource.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Provided direction/information regarding relevant didactic and experiential coursework and internship opportunities for dietetic majors.

When brown rice became a WIC-eligible whole grain food, I worked with WIC programs across the country. USARF provided education materials and links to suppliers; and supported efforts in school foodservice and restaurant industry to provide more whole grain menu items.

Provided nutrition marketing and communication services that supported business strategy; oversaw nutrition education materials development; managed participation in health professional meetings. Directed the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) business initiative. Built health professional liaisons.

Directed development of nutrition information and technical support for foodservice products, notably Healthy Choice. Served as internal nutrition consultant for other ConAgra operating companies.

Provided nutrition information and technical support for new line of single-serve, preplated frozen meals low in sodium, fat and cholesterol for the healthcare foodservice market. Marketed to healthcare professionals.

Los Angeles, Ca

Instructor in Dietetic Technician Program. Developed and taught classes in nutrition, diet therapy and food preparation. Coordinated and supervised student clinical experiences in health care facilities throughout Los Angeles County.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Taught classes in nutrition, meal management, diet therapy and dietetic communications. Supervised clinical experiences of Coordinated Undergraduate Dietetic Program (CUDP) students in health care, school food service, and senior congregate feeding facilities. As Nutritionist in Campus Health Center, developed weight control program and counseled students.

Certificate, Culinary Skills

Certificate, Marketing Management In Foodservice

Ms, Human Nutrition

Activities and Societies: MS degree with emphasis in Nutrition Science

Bs, Foods, Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Member Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Scholarship Chairman

Home Economics