School Nutrition Director

May 2025 - Current

Waynesboro, VA

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• Develop and administer the school nutrition program in accordance with federal and state regulations. 

• Assist the Executive Director of Finance in preparing and administering the school food service budget and accounting system.

• Assume responsibility for reviewing applications, interviewing, and making recommendations to Human Resources for staffing food service managers and workers. 

• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met and proper records are maintained.

• Procure all food, supplies, and equipment in accordance with state and federal regulations. 

• Interpret the goals and objectives of the school nutrition program to students, teachers, administrators, and the public. 

• Develop and implement nutrition education programs. 

SCNP Training, Program Improvement, and Grants Supervisor

May 2021 - May 2025

Richmond, VA

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• Oversee development of training content, materials, and resources for Virginia school nutrition professionals and community sponsors

• Develop short- and long-term training goals/plans

• Plan, monitor, and distribute work assignments to training team members

• Lead the training and grants teams

• Manage all SNP grants, including the Team Nutrition Training Grants, Farm to School Grant, and CACFP Training Grant

• Write and edit complex grant/project applications and reports

• Manage content for the SNP website and social media accounts

• Provide guidance on website accessibility and VDOE style guidelines

SCNP Training and Marketing Specialist

May 2017 - May 2021

Richmond, VA

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• Deliver professional development to internal and external stakeholders related to school/child nutrition programs

• Organize, write, layout/design training materials, online learning modules, reports, brochures, articles, and presentations using a variety of desktop and online applications and software

• Facilitate trainings, workshops, meetings, and conference sessions

• Manage all SNP grants, including the Team Nutrition Training Grants, Farm to School Grant, and CACFP Training Grant

• Develop content for the SNP website and social media accounts

• Serve as the office's website accessibility and VDOE style expert and trainer

Research Project Manager

​November 2015 - March 2017

San Diego, CA

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• Managed day-to-day operations and implementation of a $1.4 million Small Business Innovative Research grant funded by the National Institutes of Health

• Managed multiple assignments and projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines for program launch and implementation were met

• Developed a programmatic logic model and evaluation plan for a public health nutrition program

• Developed research protocol including research design, participant recruitment strategy, data collection methods, and data analysis plan

• Created data collection tools for, and collected data, via surveys, interviews, focus groups, quasi-experimental interventions, and mobile applications

• Evaluated program performance using mobile application metrics and qualitative data analysis

• Co-authored manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals

Supervisor of Nutrition Education & Marketing

November 2012 - November 2015

San Marcos, CA

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• Developed and implemented evidence-based nutrition education programs for students K-12

• Developed and implemented training and professional development for cafeteria managers and staff

• Conducted nutritional analysis and menu planning to ensure USDA meal pattern requirements were met

• Developed kid-friendly nutritious recipes for school menus

• Designed monthly menus, cafeteria signage, flyers, and other marketing materials to encourage healthy eating and physical activity

• Applied for and managed Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and Fuel Up to Play 60 grants, both awarded to the Child Nutrition Services Department

• Managed and developed content for the CNS website and social media accounts

Supervisor/Reservations Coordinator

March 2011 - November 2012

La Jolla, CA

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• Managed restaurant staff and operations at a five diamond resort 

• Coordinated special events and reservations

• Managed and conducted training program for front-of-house staff members

• Served as a pastry chef creating beautiful and complex dishes

• Provided the highest level of customer service using critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills

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Server/Bartender/Kitchen

March 2003 - February 2011

Houston, TX / Denver, CO

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• Provided quality guest service using time management and organizational skills

• Excelled at multiple positions in both front and back-of-house

• Assisted in opening new locations while serving on the new store training team