Melanie Scarlato
Belcamp,MD
Summary
Dynamic Health and Nutrition Manager with a proven track record, excelling in nutritional analysis and regulatory compliance. Recognized for developing impactful training programs and fostering team collaboration, leading to enhanced health outcomes for children. Committed to implementing policies that ensure safety and quality in nutrition services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Nutrition Manager
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
09.2024 - Current
- Developed effective strategies that increased health and nutrition awareness by highlighting unique services offered by the organization.
- Coordinated logistics for data analysis in order to target need..
- Led cross-functional teams in achieving organizational goals related to Head Start Performance Standards.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in managing children with varying nutritional needs.
- Confirmed trainings for Child Abuse and Neglect, Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid and CPR, Medication Administration.
- Ensure that children with health needs/concerns have appropriate care plans in place in the classroom and that staff have been trained to provide the necessary guidance.
Nutrition Manager
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
08.2005 - Current
- Implemented food safety protocols that consistently exceeded local regulatory standards, minimizing risk for clients and staff alike.
- Facilitated strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and negotiating favorable pricing on high-quality ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing dietary guidelines by staying current on relevant legislation.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing comprehensive training programs for nutrition staff members.
- Supervise and Evaluate performance of staff
- Complete and execute Child and Adult Food Care grant with 100% success rate.
- Develop Policies and Procedures with mandated compliance.
- Monitoring of Classrooms during mealtimes
Director of Education
The Medix School
05.2002 - 08.2005
- Train, monitor, mentor and evaluate staff achieving positive federal and state audits
- Over-saw curriculum for the teaching of clinical health practitioners.
- Lead over 30 faculty and 500 students to encourage a healthy work life balance.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Nutritional analysis
- Food safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Certified Life Coach
- Team building
Timeline
Health and Nutrition Manager
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
09.2024 - Current
Nutrition Manager
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
08.2005 - Current
Director of Education
The Medix School
05.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Community Health And Education
Towson University
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