Dawn Degani
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Environmental Health Specialist with a proven track record at the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health and Portsmouth Health Department. Expert in ensuring compliance with food and pool safety regulations, leveraging certifications in Food Safety and Pool Operation. Skilled in educating on health standards and adept at conducting thorough inspections and investigations. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to public health excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
Virginia Beach , VA
03.2019 - Current
- Inspect restaurants, mobile food trucks, public pools and spas, hotels and motels, and personal services (hair, nails, tanning, body art). Assist and inspect temporary food events. Help with the rabies program, animal release from 10-day confinement. Conduct plan reviews for new restaurants, pools, or hotels.
- Assist in the field training of new Environmental Health employees.
- I am a Certified Food Manager (CFM) and a proctor. I assist in the instruction of the CFM class.
- Investigate foodborne illness (FBI) complaints and non-FBI complaints. I work in conjunction with Epidemiology when requested.
- Document all the reports into Health Space.
Environmental Health Specialist
Portsmouth Health Department
Portsmouth , VA
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted inspections of food service establishments, public swimming pools, mobile food trucks, temporary food events, plan review, and the rabies program.
- I received my NEHA-Certified Food Safety Specialist certification.
- I assisted in the teaching of the Food Handlers class and the Certified Food Managers class.
- Inspected group homes, summer feeding sites, hotels, and marinas.
- I obtained my Certified Pool Operator card and assisted with proctoring the exam.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-1983
Skills
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian
- Certified Food Safety Specialist
- Certified Pool Operator
- Serve Safe Certified Food Manager
- Serve Safe Proctor
- Inspect public restaurants to ensure that they are in compliance with the Virginia Food Code rules and regulations
- Inspect public bodies of water to ensure they remain in compliance with the city pool code
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
03.2019 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist
Portsmouth Health Department
04.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Indiana State University
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