Sarah Freehill
McCordsville,USA
Summary
Director of Food and Nutrition with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and ensuring efficient task completion. Expertise in menu planning, nutritional analysis, and food safety management. Strong communication and leadership skills drive team performance and maintain compliance with health standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nutrition & Dining
TLC Management
Marion, IN
01.2019 - Current
- Developed nutrition programs aligned with organizational health goals.
- Managed vendor relationships for procurement of nutritional supplies.
- Monitored compliance with federal regulations regarding nutritional standards.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections for food products and preparation areas.
- Implemented nutrition policies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Trained staff on proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
- Evaluated food service operations to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Oversaw ordering and storage of food supplies and equipment for Nutrition Department.
Regional Dietary Consultant
Chosen Healthcare
Indianapolis, US
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Development of Policy & Procedure Manual for the Dietary Department
- Collaborated with Sysco Food Service on Spring/Summer menus
- Wrote nutritional guidelines for wound management as a supplement for the Nutrition at Risk program.
- Developed Fortified Foods recipe book.
- Completes pre-survey audits for all buildings in survey window
- Managed budgets and resources to support various departmental projects.
- Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
- Reviewed operational procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity levels.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations, policies, and laws.
- Oversaw the development of business plans for new projects or initiatives.
- Advised senior leadership on best practices in business operations management.
- Developed and implemented corporate strategies for long-term growth.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Director of Dietary
Magnolia Health Systems
Indianapolis, US
02.1999 - 01.2018
- Oversaw food and nutrition operations for 23 long-term care facilities and 7 assisted living properties in Indiana.
- Supervised and mentored four registered dietitian consultants to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with Corporate Nursing Director to establish and update clinical protocols.
- Designed two seasonal menus annually, including comprehensive therapeutic diets.
- Maintained automated systems for effective menu management and nutritional analysis.
- Procured kitchen equipment to improve operational efficiency.
- Educated facility-level dietary management on regulatory compliance and clinical practices.
- Facilitated and negotiated food service contracts to optimize vendor relationships.
Infusion Dietitian
CVS Pharmacy Health
Indianapolis, US
02.2007 - 05.2009
- Collaborated with pharmacists to design total parenteral nutrition for homebound infusion clients.
- Conducted approximately 50 one-on-one counseling sessions weekly to assess patient needs.
- Interviewed and evaluated five incoming patients weekly to determine nutritional requirements.
- Collected and analyzed client data through records, tests, and professional sources.
- Drafted monthly summaries detailing each patient's nutritional status for attending physicians.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with physicians, home health agencies, and hospital entities.
Education
Master's degree - Nutrition And Dietetics
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1998
Master of Arts - Dietetics
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.1998
Master of Arts - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.1996
Skills
- Menu design and policy writing
- Budget management and cost estimation
- Staff training and leadership
- Quality assurance
- Complaint investigation
- Nutrition program development
- Vendor management
- Compliance monitoring
- Policy implementation
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation training
- Problem solving
Certification
Registered Dietitian
Certified Dietitian in Indiana & Florida
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Director of Nutrition & Dining
TLC Management
01.2019 - Current
Regional Dietary Consultant
Chosen Healthcare
02.2018 - 01.2019
Infusion Dietitian
CVS Pharmacy Health
02.2007 - 05.2009
Director of Dietary
Magnolia Health Systems
02.1999 - 01.2018
Master's degree - Nutrition And Dietetics
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Dietetics
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Ball State University
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