Dietary Director with many years of experience and history of improving patient outcomes through carefully-customized nutrition care plans. Knowledgeable, detail-oriented and disciplined with adaptable mentality and research-based approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Director/Regional Director
Prefered care
Saginaw , MI
12.2022 - 07.2025
Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to food service operations.
Developed educational materials about healthy eating habits for use by residents or patients.
Conducted regular staff meetings to review policies and procedures.
Implemented strategies to reduce waste of food products through proper portion control techniques.
Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
Monitored food preparation and delivery to ensure quality standards are met.
Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
Created reports detailing nutrition services activities, budget status, and other relevant information.
Established relationships with vendors in order to secure competitive pricing on food items.
Coordinated the ordering of food supplies from suppliers as needed.
Researched new menu items to incorporate into weekly meal plans while staying within budget constraints.
Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
Addressed customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues promptly.
Regional Director
Fenton Healthcare
Fenton , Michigan Michigan
10.1997 - 06.2023
Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
Monitored compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements within the region.
Cultivated development of high-performing teams by implementing inclusive work culture focused on individual and team development.
Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
Established effective communication channels between regional offices, district managers, and corporate headquarters.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Implemented policies that ensured compliance with local labor laws while protecting company interests.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Led a team of managers, providing coaching and development to achieve exemplary performance metrics.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08-2000
Skills
Recipe development
Food safety compliance
Food production management
Sanitation protocols
State and Federal regulations
Scheduling
Budgets
Staff development
Stocking
Rounds to ensure we stay within Regulations
Patient and Family talking daily to no their interest
Tami Glozier
In 33 years of the excitement of learning new things to improve the way I do my job and to Excel and doing my job the best way. I’ve had six minor citations in my 33 years. I love patience, family staff.. I love the elderly and everything about them.
Timeline
Dietary Director/Regional Director
Prefered care
12.2022 - 07.2025
Regional Director
Fenton Healthcare
10.1997 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Florida
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