Megan Simon1711 W. Cornelia Chicago IL 60657 773.817.1078 MegSimon514@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSDedicated, hardworking, leader and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Variety of related experience in all fields of dietetics with proven performance in menu development, communication and management.

EDUCATIONSoutheast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau MO December 2015Master of Arts, Human Environmental StudiesFontbonne UniversityBachelor of Science, Dietetics

St. Louis MO May 2011

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCEMorrison Community Living Lake Forest, IL October 2014 to PresentAssistant Director of Dining Services Lake Forest Place, Presbyterian Homes Utilize Webtrition software daily for menu planning, diet spread development, allergen intolerance reports and to

conduct nutrient analysis. Trained RDs and chefs in the region on navigating Webtrition, report retrieval, diet spread development, recipe search, menu cycle input and creating production sheets.

Planning and coordinating menu for skilled care, rehab, dementia and assisted living units. Ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health regulations in terms of provision of nutrients and safety and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas. Planning meals with a variety of flavors and nutrients while maintaining efficiency and cost effectiveness of the culinary operation. Introduced and carried out Dignified Dining program for dementia unit.

Training, management and supervision of clinical dietitian, supervisors, volunteers and serving staff. Direct all social media and communication initiatives for account. Write weekly blogs, weekly nutrition tips and

contribute to newsletters in all levels of care. Developed and implemented employee wellness-weight loss challenge; an eight week educational and interactive

weight loss program designed to encourage total wellness, healthy weight loss strategies and active lifestyles. Manage inventory, catering operations and payroll. Conduct weekly safety and sanitation audits. Head of department

safety committee. Maintaining relationship and excellent communication with the Executive Director of the facility. Appointed account

Continuous Quality Improvement Champion.Morrison Community Living Lake Forest, IL August 2013 to October 2014Nutrition Care Manager Lake Forest Place, Presbyterian Homes Completed Initial Nutrition Assessments and MDS forms for all rehab and skilled care residents at the 100 bed

facility. Conducted quarterly and annual assessments on all long-term residents. Coordinated nutrition interventions with doctors, nurses, nurse aids and dining staff. Reviewed medical charts including past medical history, medications, labs and diagnoses in order to provide highest quality clinical, nutrition care.

Regularly attended interdisciplinary, collaborative meetings to insure comprehensive medical care for residents. Provided nutrition education in group and one-on-one sessions. Conducted bi-monthly nutrition education activities

for independent living residents. Coordinated and carried out various National Nutrition Month events and activities for residents and staff. Participation in facilities wellness program including health and wellness fairs and presentations.

Assisted in menu development and processing, ensured diet compliance and developed a new educational diabetic diet menu system.

Southeast Missouri State University St. Louis MO August 2012 to May 2013Dietetic Intern Missouri Baptist Medical Center Completed rotations in management, clinical nutrition and community areas of dietetics. Performed nutrition assessments, developed nutrition diagnoses, including PES statements, coordinated nutrition

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Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau MO August 2011 to May 2012Graduate Teaching Assistant Human Environmental Studies Department Instructed undergraduate students in two sections of Nutrition for Health course each semester. Taught principles of nutrition as they apply to health, communicated course work requirements and evaluated student

performance.The Chateau Girardeau Cape Girardeau, MO June to August 2012Practicum Experience Assisted Registered Dietitian in all responsibilities including food service management, nutrition assessments and

coordinating wellness programs.

Christ Advocate Medical Center Oak Lawn IL Summer 2011 and BreaksNutrition Assistant Menu Processor Office Coordinated the distribution, collection and processing of menus, checking/monitoring diet restrictions and entering

menu selections.

AmeriServ Visitation Academy St. Louis MO Spring 2010Practicum Experience Food Service Management Experienced all aspects of food service management. Completed projects: in-service training, ordering, receiving,

storage, client surveys, plate waste study, meal quality check and various nutrition projects. Christ Advocate Medical Center Oak Lawn IL June 2009 – January 2011Volunteer Diet Office Assisted dietitians, addressed patient phone calls, processed and collected menus, and aided patients in completing

menus

ATHLETICSFontbonne University St. Louis MO

Cross Country Team 2010Track and Field Team 2006-2009Women’s Volleyball Team Captain 2008 & 2009Women’s Volleyball Team 2006 – 2009

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Oak Lawn Park District Oak Lawn IL June 2005 – August 2011Manager, Lifeguard Aquatics Department Managed all aspects of pool and supervised facility maintenance; scheduled and trained staff on safety of patrons;

instructed children and adults on swimming.SKILLS

P.C. Advanced Interpersonal Outlook MS Word: Tables, design, reports

ServSafe Certified (May 2019) Written and verbal

Excel: Spreadsheets Inventory & Finance Management Customer Service PowerPoint: slides, animations,

presentations Publisher

Quality Improvement Leadership Teamwork

Experience with Webtrition and Food Processor software. Experience with CBORD dietary computer program. Experience with Vision medical record and charting database.

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