CONSULTATIVE SERVICES:
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Menu, recipe and product development (nutrition software and databases)
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Computerized nutrient analysis and suggestions for reformulation
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Cooking classes and food demonstration
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Food service menu development and systems design
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Nutrition and health writing or resource development for professionals and community
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Curriculum development for community colleges in clinical and normal nutrition
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Group presentations and training
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Research, surveys/questionnaires and marketing - plans, implementation and evaluation
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Assistance preparing winning responses to bids and Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
EDUCATION:
1986-1988 Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.), Community Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario
1978-1982 Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Applied Human Nutrition (Clinical and Community), College of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Guelph, Ontario
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:
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College of Dieticians of Ontario (CDO)
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Dietitians of Canada (DC)
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Canadian Association of Food Professionals (CAFP)
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American Dietetic Association (ADA)
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Allied Correctional Food Service Affiliates (ACFSA)
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Certified Trainer, Advanced FST Manager and Basics, TrainCan Inc.
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ServSafe Internationally Certified Trainer, NRA (International Food Safety Council)
AWARDS:
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2005 President's Award, American Correctional Food Service Association (cited for contributions to correctional food services in North America and the association)
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2005 Gold Award, Public Sector Quality Fair for "Corrections on the Cutting Edge in Food Services"
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2004 Bronze Award, Public Sector Quality Fair for "Public Private Partnership at the Cook Chill Food Production Centre in Milton"
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
1996-present Consulting Dietitian, the Guppy Gourmet, Nipissing, ON
I provide a wide variety of consulting services in nutrition, dietetics, food services and related management, procurement and training. Clients have included long-term care, First Nations reserves, food manufacturers, food service distributors and marketing boards.
1990-2005 Senior Nutrition Consultant, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario.
Corporate dietitian working with senior government officials, corporate offices and as many as 54 correctional institutions to co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate expenditures, food service performance and clinical nutrition needs of provincial adult inmates and young offenders in secure custody. Major job duties were:
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clinical nutrition services for staff and inmates
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research and evaluate new food products and food service production and delivery systems while ensuring cost-effective operations;
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research and implement cook chill food production meal delivery and rethermalization technology with corresponding quality control tools and processes. Team lead for design, construction and successful start-up of a 40,000 square foot cook chill food production centre to feed 6,000 inmates. Led cook chill start-up operations for four large correctional facilities
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replaced manual system of menu planning and nutrient analysis with food service software. Planned and developed regular cycle menus, restricted diet guidelines and menus (medical, religious, lifestyle), standardized recipes and food production systems
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researched and wrote product specifications and bid requirements for quality standards for central food, beverages and equipment purchase
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developed and delivered education and training to ministry physicians, pharmacists, nurses, cooks and food service managers on menus, restricted diets and food safety/HACCP
2002-present Part-time Professor, Schools of Hospitality (Food and Nutrition Management) and Health Sciences, Canadore College, North Bay, ON
1992-05 Dietitian Facilitator, workshops and dietetic services at West Bay, Mattagami, Bear Island, Shawanaga and Dokis First Nations
1991-93 Instructor, Heart Smart Cooking, Sudbury Board of Education.
1989 Curriculum development and Professor, Native Nutrition, Native Community Care Counselling and Development, Cambrian College, Sudbury.
1998-90 Public Health Nutritionist and Project Coordinator, the Nutrition Link (senior's peer education nutrition project), Sudbury and District Health Unit, Sudbury.
1988 Nutrition Research Assistant, City of Toronto Department of Public Health.
1987-88 Research Assistant, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto.
Reviewed provincial Meals on Wheels programs for the Ontario Ministry Community and Social Services.
1987-88 Food Service Supervisor, North York General Hospital, North York.
1985-86 Food Service Manager, Leisure World Health Care Centres, Toronto.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
2000-05 Web Page Chair, ACFSA
2004 Co-Chair, Consulting Dietitians in Health Care Facilities, Corrections ADA
2004 Co-Chair, Dietitians in Corrections, ACFSA
2004 President-elect, North Bay and Area CAFP
2000-2004 Secretary, Board of Directors, ACFSA
1996-00 Region 3 Director (Canada and 10 US States), ACFSA
1996-04 Professional Advisory Committee, Nutrition and Food Service Management/Administration program, Canadore College, North Bay, ON
1996-2000 Advisory Committee, Nutrition and Food Service Management correspondence diploma, Canadian Health Care Association, Ottawa
1993- 1996 Network Coordinator, Dietitians Working Behind Bars, CDA
1992- 1996 Secretary and founder, Ontario Chapter, ACFSA
1989 Guest writer, food and nutrition column for seniors, Sudbury
1989 Board of Directors (Secretary), Meals on Wheels, Sudbury
REFERENCES: available on request
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