Taylor Anderson
Public Health Professional
Guilderland,NY
Summary
Experienced Public Health Sciences Professional with over three years of experience in administering state and federal programs for New York State (NYS). Educational background includes a Bachelor's in Nutrition Science and a Master's in Public Health. Current position at NYS Education Department as a Food Program Evaluation Specialist has provided extensive experience in Child Nutrition program management and general government program administration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Program Evaluation Specialist (Grade 18)
New York State Department Of Education
4 2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive administrative reviews of Child Nutrition programs including NSLP, SBP, and SFSP ensuring state and federal compliance.
- Support over 40 school food service program operators in planning, developing, and implementing Child Nutrition programs that align with USDA requirements and standards.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional analyses to ensure menus meet appropriate age and grade nutrition requirements.
- Evaluate and assess compliance with Procurement and Civil Rights requirements.
- Demonstrate professional knowledge and understanding of State and federal regulations and interpret regulations for schools and school districts.
- Independently schedule and prepare materials for administrative school reviews and field inspections.
- Assist in administration of grants, data collection and special program initiatives, as needed.
- Prepared and retained records, files and reports according to various government and practice standards.
Contact Tracer
COVID-19, New York State
11.2020 - 6 2021
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures
- Use web-based client resource management (CRM) platform to call all contacts of anyone diagnosed with COVID-19, determine exposure, assess symptoms, refer for testing according to established protocols.
- Maintain ongoing communication with contacts to assess symptoms, ensure compliance with quarantine and determine social support needs and/or handle reporting of issues.
- Follow set scripts and adhere to policies and procedures provided by NYS.
- Comply with Department training regarding confidential information related to personal information.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
Clinic Director & Nutritionist
The Ideal U
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans
- Demonstrate professional knowledge and understanding of health insurance companies and their policies such as CDPHP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Plan, and United Health Care to provide nutritional counseling to their policy holders
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction
- Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures when managing staff of greater than 5 individuals
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
Team Leader Manager
Vent Fitness
06.2008 - 06.2017
- Supervised a team of 15 employees as Team Leader (Management) at Vent Fitness.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring team efficiency.
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and termination processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and standards.
- Provided ongoing training, coaching, and performance evaluations to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Implemented effective strategies to promote teamwork, morale, and employee engagement within the team.
- Played a key role in resolving conflicts, addressing employee concerns, and fostering a positive work environment.
Education
Master of Public Health -
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY 08.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
The Sage Colleges
Troy 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Program evaluations
Performance assessments
MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, BI, Word, Sharepoint
Dependable and Responsible
Written Communication
Timeline
Contact Tracer
COVID-19, New York State
11.2020 - 6 2021
Master of Public Health -
SUNY At Albany
08.2019 - 12.2023
Clinic Director & Nutritionist
The Ideal U
06.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
The Sage Colleges
08.2015 - 05.2017
Team Leader Manager
Vent Fitness
06.2008 - 06.2017
Food Program Evaluation Specialist (Grade 18)
New York State Department Of Education
4 2021 - Current