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DONNA GAVIN, RD, LDN,1014 Hemlock Lane a Mt. Prospect, IL 60056224-305-1014 (M) a dg15f160e@westpost.net

Manager, Nutrition Education

Experienced, self-directed Registered Dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy with emphasis on nutrition education and healthy lifestyle choices. Key educator, effectively mentoring staff and clients in Nutrition, Health and Wellness.Able to assess data reflective of client status and appropriately interpret information relative to age-specific needs.a Proven track record as instructor, mentor, and trainer for a community collegeDietetic Technician and Dietary Manager educational program.a Versatile worker, able to adapt to multiple environments including clinical, community college, and corporate environmentsa Seasoned food service operations manager, well versed in menu and recipe development and analysis, and food preparation and delivery.

Core Competencies:Medical Nutrition Therapy Education a Consulting a Implementing Food & NutritionProgramsFood Service Operations Management a Certified Serve-Safe Instruction a Mentoring a TrainingIL Certified Sanitation Instruction a Policy & Procedure Development / Implement

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIETITIAN CONSULTANT

Sodexo Senior Livinga 2007-PresentRegional Dietitian with responsibility for 16 skilled nursing facilities in 6 states. Teach Serve Safe classes for employees, managers, and upper management, resulting in excellent pass rate. Develop nutrition power point presentations on topics such as Nutrition Food Labeling; Healthy Foods to Keep You Feeling Young;Pre- & Probiotics as Functional Foods; Interpretation of Laboratory Values; Cons

istent Carbohydrate Diet; and Leading Change. Assist with implementation of keycorporate initiatives including Fortified Food Program, menu development, weightmonitoring program, hospitality and hydration program, RD professional development and mentoring.

Jennings Terrace a 1999-2010Consulted for 160-bed skilled nursing and residential facility providing medicalnutrition support and documentation, taught Serve Safe classes, preceptor for Dietary Manager in obtaining CDM certificate.

WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE a 1997-PresentAdjunct Faculty Instructor

Write syllabi, curriculum and class projects. Teach courses in nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, principles of food preparation, cultural diversity and food, and Serve Safe Sanitation.

Key Accomplishments:a Created 30-week Dietary Managers Certificate Program that produced over 60 certified Dietary Managers.a Developed 200-level aCultural Diversity and Fooda course that emphasizes culture and food and fulfills cultural diversity requirement.

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DONNA GAVIN, RD, LDN,224-305-1014 (M) a dg15f160e@westpost.netPAGE 2** **Prior to 2001, served as Clinical Dietitian Health Educator at Humana Health Care Corporation. Also, was Clinical Nutrition Manager for Holy Family Medical Center and Glenbrook Hospital.

ASSOCIATIONS & EDUCATION

American Dietetic AssociationIllinois Dietetic AssociationDietary Manager Association

Dietetic Internship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 18 Graduate CreditHoursBachelor of Science with Honors (Cum Laude), Food & Nutrition, Western IllinoisUniversity