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SARA KWIATKOWSKI

Grandville,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated and results-driven product manager with comprehensive experience in numerous industries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage implementation of new emerging technology within the digital realm. Seeking a new position to leverage existing experience and build upon a proven skill set. Goal-oriented team manager commended for first-rate leadership, communication and multitasking abilities. Well-versed in implementing team objectives and goals and mediating interpersonal issues. Offering several years of hands-on experience overseeing daily operations and guiding team members toward achieving goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

North American Digital Product Team Manager

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2016 - Current
  • Supervise team across U.S and Canada responsible for growing digital presence and building robust E-commerce platform to engage customers and grow brand
  • Meet with senior leadership to identify business opportunities and implement plans to grow new revenue streams
  • Liaise with IT department to develop new features and digital products
  • Translate business requirements into strategic IT roadmaps
  • Facilitate training sessions and webinars for both customers and sales representatives regarding digital product offerings.

Corporate Dietitian, Manager

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw team of approximately ten Registered Dietitians responsible for developing and delivering nutritional information within North American Nutrition Resource Center (NRC) for a portfolio of GFS products
  • Directed team of support staff in implementation of corporate plans to deliver educational materials to both internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Monitored compliance with all food safety and nutrition regulations
  • Liaised with numerous product teams to enhance product offerings within Education and Healthcare segments
  • Provided strategic direction to transformation of menu planning tools for customers designed for controlling expenses, streamlining production and ensuring adequate nutritional intake for institutional customers.

Registered Dietitian

GRAND RAPIDS ALLERGY, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Consulted clients one-on-one within private practice regarding food allergies
  • Prepared individualized nutrition guides based upon individual client needs, including diet worksheets and informational handouts
  • Conducted follow up to assess client progress and implement new strategies based upon outcome of dietary plans.

Nutrition Resource Center Dietitian / Team Lead

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Interfaced with institutional customers regarding nutritional needs
  • Wrote and published content regarding nutrition, menu planning and food safety
  • Focused on building brand presence within the Healthcare segment in collaboration with the sales team
  • Delivered presentations to a variety of audiences, including internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Assisted in training and developing new Registered Dietitians in company policies and procedures.

Clinical Dietician, Brain Injury & Rehab Center

SPECTRUM CONTINUING CARE CENTER
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Conducted nutritional analyses on inpatient clients at rehabilitative health center
  • Collaborated with nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals to identify dietary needs of individuals with a variety of symptoms
  • Educated dietary and nursing staff members on proper nutritional requirements based upon individual diagnoses
  • Completed Minimum Data Sets for submission to Center of Medicaid/Medicare Services.

Patient Services Manager, Food and Nutrition Dept.

01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Supervised food production and dietary protocols for healthcare center
  • Managed team of production staff and scheduled employees based upon expected volume
  • Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were consistently met.

Clinical Dietician, Geriatric RehabUnit/LTC

HDS SERVICES
Farmington Hills / Lansing, MI
01.2000
  • Oversaw administration of nutritional guidance at senior living care facility
  • Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate nutritional recommendations
  • Communicated information to dietary staff and monitored patient outcomes
  • Provided counseling to patients and families regarding development of diet plans to ensure continuing health of clients.

Education

Internship -

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1998

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • Product Vision and Strategy
  • Product Roadmaps
  • ROI Analysis
  • Cross Functional Leadership
  • Customer Empathy

Affiliations

SAFe PO/PM, Current and Previous Board Memberships: Advisor, Food Allergy Network of Michigan - Current President/President-Elect, Dietitians of West Michigan Chair/Board Member, Dietitians in Healthcare Communities Board Member, Elder Law of Michigan Member, Michigan State University Dietetic Internship Advisory Committee

References

~ References Available Upon Request ~ SARA KWIATKOWSKI 4062 Antigo Ct. Grandville, MI 49418 (616)295-4374

Accomplishments

  • Team of the Year Awards 2019, 2014, 2007, 2003

Timeline

North American Digital Product Team Manager

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
01.2016 - Current

Corporate Dietitian, Manager

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
01.2013 - 01.2016

Registered Dietitian

GRAND RAPIDS ALLERGY, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2013

Nutrition Resource Center Dietitian / Team Lead

GORDON FOOD SERVICE
01.2001 - 01.2013

Clinical Dietician, Brain Injury & Rehab Center

SPECTRUM CONTINUING CARE CENTER
01.2000 - 01.2001

Clinical Dietician, Geriatric RehabUnit/LTC

HDS SERVICES
01.2000

Patient Services Manager, Food and Nutrition Dept.

01.1998 - 01.1999

Internship -

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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