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- 1. Denise P. Gannon, C.D.M., D.T.R., C.F.P.P. 1141 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA. 19124 (215) 537-5873 Home (215) 837-1462 cell phone denise_gannon@ yahoo.com EMPLOYMENT 12/8/14- Present Sodexo/Tenent-St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children- Philadelphia, P.A. Full time temporary DTR at this 180 bed hospital for children to help promote/transiting of new Sodexo/Tenet Revitalize program. New foods in café, going to a pellet system for tray- line delivery, hostess to help children and family members to select menus, new seven day menus with therapeutic diets, going to a tablet system for receiving menus. 7/18/14-12/5/14 BARC Developmental Services-Vocational Services-Warminster, P.A. Serving as Food Services Assistant part time: responsible for the daily operation of the Food Service program that is designed to train 4-6 consumers in all phases of food preparation, serving, sales, and clean up, including hygiene requirements and safety issues surrounding use of all equipment based on skill/interest level of the consumer. Planning menus, maintaining adequate inventory within budget, ordering food. Assume responsibility for all facets of the food services program in absence of Food Services Manager. 10/18/04-5/23/13 Sodexo/Wood—Masonic Home of New Jersey Burlington, N.J. Worked as DTR at this 280 bed long-term care community and was responsible for the nutrition care for 180 residents with little oversight by community RD. Completed initial assessments, quarterly reviews and high risk charting. Participated in Interdisciplinary Team Care Conferences. Effectively supervised seven Bistros in the Medical Center and short term rehab dining rooms during breakfast and lunch by meal rounds. Prepared and presented in-services with food service, nursing and the activities departments. Completed internal audits in the Medical Center and Assisted Living, including Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Worked closely with wound care specialist, the Special Care Dementia/Alzheimer Unit and the Acacia Hospice Team. Worked with chef to implement new food items and customer food focused activities. 6/1/04-9/24/04 Sodexo/Wood-Langhorne Gardens-Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Langhorne, PA. Served as DTR at this 120 bed Nursing Home and Short Term Rehab Center and was responsible for the nutrition care of 120 residents with little oversight by community RD. Provided initial assessments and education for the short term rehab. Participated in the Interdisciplinary Team Conferences. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. 2/3/03-5/31/04 Sodexo/Wood—Cadbury-A Continuing Care Retirement Community Cherry Hill, N.J. Served as DTR at this 124 bed CCRC. As opening supervisor effectively supervised Union Employees: diet aides, cooks, cold prep staff and utility staff. Supervised over all operation of dining rooms. Assured sanitation of the kitchen and dining rooms. Created theme menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Provided training and in-services to staff. Provided nutritional education for staff and residents. Worked with RD in the Medical Center providing initial assessments, quarterly reviews and high risk charting. 2002-2003 Sodexo/Wood-Simpson House–A Continuing Care Retirement Community Philadelpha, PA. Served as DTR at this CCRC. As opening supervisor supervised diet aides, cooks, cold prep staff and utility staff. Supervised overall operation of trayline and bistros. Assured sanitation of kitchen, cafeteria, trayline and bistros. Training of new staff. Created special theme meals, menus and therapeutic diet spread sheets. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Responsible for the nutrition care of residents with little
- 2. oversight of community RD. Worked closely with the Dementia/Alzheimer Unit. 1997-2002 The Wood Company-Inglis House-Innovative Services Philadelphia, PA. Served as DTR at this 300 bed wheel chair community. As the swing shift supervisor, effectively supervised Union Employees: diet aides, cooks, cold prep staff and utility staff. Assured sanitation of the kitchen, cafeteria, trayline and bistros. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Created resident menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Worked with RD in the Medical Center for the nutrition care of residents. Participated in the Interdisciplinary Team Conferences. Provided therapeutic diet consults. Worked as part of the team in JCAHO certification process. 1995-1997 Twining Village- A Continuing Care Retirement Community Holland, PA. Served as DTR at this 120 bed CCRC. As opening supervisor supervised overall operation of the trayline. Created special theme meals, menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Training of new staff. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Worked with DTR and community RD in the Medical Center providing nutrition care. Participated in the Interdisciplinary Team Conferences. 1994-1995 Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment Philadelphia, PA. Served as DTR at this 147 bed Treatment Center. Supervised overall operation of trayline and cafeteria as closing supervisor. Assured sanitation of the kitchen and cafeteria at closing. Created menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Worked closely with the RD on the eating disorder unit. EDUCATION 2012 National Restaurant Association/Educational Foundation ServSafe Certification 1996 Certifying Board for Dietary Managers Certificate for Successful Completion: “Sanitation and Safety” 1992-1994 Community College of Philadelphia AAS Degree: Major: Dietetic Technician Nutrition Care 1993 Community College of Philadelphia Certificate from the Dietary Manager Associations and Memberships 6/1/15-5/31/16 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 8/15-8/31/16 Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals 9/1/15-8/31/16 Commission on Dietetic Registration 5/3/12-5/3/17 National Restaurant Association ServSafe