HALEY DEAN
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking Assistant Director generates high-quality work. Leverages tenacious approach and strong attention to detail to drive success. Service-oriented and performance-driven with excellent organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nutrition Services
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.2023 - Current
- Manage all functions of the department, including operations at 22 sites, training for 90 employees, and strategic future planning.
- Conduct regulatory audits and reviews to ensure compliance with federal, state, and health department regulations.
- Develop and maintain all district menus, completed USDA commodities annually, and conducted ongoing cost analyses.
- Oversee supply chain logistics and serve as point of contact for all department vendors.
- Conduct taste test events with students to receive menu input to drive scratch-based menu options.
Health and Nutrition Services Specialist
Arizona Department of Education
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided efficient and timely customer service to over 300 School Food Authorities (SFAs) with technical questions pertaining to various Child Nutrition Programs.
- Managed federal grant programs, such as NSLP Equipment Grant and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, by developing Request for Applications (RFAs) and funding applications.
- Conducted Administrative Review document analysis, reviewed all Capital Expenditure Requests, and monitored excess cash for SFAs.
- Supervised and analyzed fiscal monitoring data; submitted federal reports to USDA via Food Programs Reporting System.
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Chandler Unified School District No. 80
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised activities of subordinates; recruiting, hiring, training, performance, and evaluating
- Developed and conducted relevant employee trainings, using a variety of presentation techniques, based on the department's needs
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Took initiative to solve problems and recommended improvements to K-12 food service procedures and interdepartmental processes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Registered Dietitian
Pinal County Health Department
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and anthropometrics.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Nutrition Trainer
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Taught nutrition education classes to students and participated in school garden organizations.
- Managed and motivated 90 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Conducted regulatory audits and reviews to ensure compliance with federal, state, and health department regulations.
- Conducted monthly department meetings with staff and managed new projects that promoted nutrition and well-being.
- Maintained P&L spreadsheet to keep ensure department was operating within budget and identified methods to increase revenue.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2014
Skills
- USDA compliance and Administrative Reviews
- Grant management
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Administration and reporting
- Multitasking
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Team leadership
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Child Nutrition Certification
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Camping
- Cooking or baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nutrition Services
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.2023 - Current
Health and Nutrition Services Specialist
Arizona Department of Education
10.2022 - 08.2023
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Chandler Unified School District No. 80
03.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Dietitian
Pinal County Health Department
01.2018 - 03.2018
Nutrition Trainer
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
07.2016 - 01.2018
Dietetic Internship -
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
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