Brenda F. Williams
Zachary,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable, versatile and flexible team player ready to take on challenges. Hard working, detail oriented, able to multi-task. Excellent training, leadership, communication, and analytical skills. History of strong rapport with clients and customers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with district policies.
- Assisted in developing purchasing strategies to meet district needs.
- Researched market trends to inform purchasing decisions and selections.
- Negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers for materials and services.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost savings opportunities for the organization.
- Assisted in the preparation of bidding documents and kept paperwork in order.
- Assisted in developing and monitoring purchasing policies and procedures.
- Developed relationships with new vendors to expand product selection.
- Investigated any issues or complaints related to purchased products or services.
Senior Director of Health and Wellness
United Christian Faith Ministries
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2017 - Current
- :
- - Collaborated with clients to identify health-impacting behaviors for effective recovery strategies.
- - Maintained detailed client records and documented measurable progress milestones.
- - Assisted clients in transitioning smoothly out of counseling programs.
- - Referred clients to supportive resources, services, and community groups.
- - Developed individualized wellness plans with specific, achievable goals.
- - Provided targeted instruction to individuals and families for improved well-being.
- - Monitored outcomes using both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods.
Adjunct Professor
Southern University and A and M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2017 - 05.2025
- Provide education and design course content for nutrition instruction.
- Develop lesson plans to assist students in gaining foundation and mastery level knowledge in the areas of nutrition, health and wellness.
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
- Guide students in active collaboration and application of their learning in problem solving and project-based learning demonstrations.
- Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics for effective assessment of student work and synthesis of applied nutrition information.
- Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and assist students connect concepts through varied educational activities and application platforms.
Nutritional Services Administrator
Eastern LA Mental Health System
Jackson, LA
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Responsible for monitoring nutritional services contract performance, ensured food service contractor followed agency specifications, health standards, state, local and federal government regulations.
- Monitored quality and quantity of services by developing data collection systems through systematic regular evaluation of progress toward meeting the objectives and service deliverables of the food and nutrition services program.
- Implemented long-range plans, policies and procedures for administering large multi-complex nutritional services and infection prevention programs.
- Daily inspection of meals to ensure meals were served in conformance to prescribed diets and in accordance with menu standards.
- Developed curriculum-based competency programs, prepared manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used to teach food safety, sanitation and infection prevention.
Education
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Care Practitioner Certification -
Integrative And Functional Nutrition Academy
01.2024
Master of Science - Health and Human Promotion
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA01.1991
Skills
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- MS Word
- MS Access
- PowerPoint
Certification
- Registered Dietitian, # 858271
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, #1171
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- ServSafe Certification, # 8618218
- Office of Public Health Food Safety Certification, # 24927
References
References furnished upon request
Organizations
- School Nutrition Association (SNA)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
09.2024 - Current
Senior Director of Health and Wellness
United Christian Faith Ministries
01.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Southern University and A and M College
01.2017 - 05.2025
Nutritional Services Administrator
Eastern LA Mental Health System
01.2005 - 01.2024
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Care Practitioner Certification -
Integrative And Functional Nutrition Academy
Master of Science - Health and Human Promotion
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
Southern University and A&M College