Nathan L. Thacker Sr.

**** *** **** *****

Clarksville, TN 37042

Cell : 931-***-****

Home: 931-***-****

Email: wd54mk@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in Dietetics, that would allow me to apply my experience and skills to benefit an organization.

EDUCATION

Murray State University Murray, KY

Degree: Bachelor of Science Anticipated: December 2010

Major: Nutrition/Food Management/Dietetics

Emphasis in Dietetics (CADE accredited)

Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

Degree: Associate of Applied Science December 2003

Major: Foodservice

Certifications:

International Correspondence School Scranton, PA Diploma September 1998

Fitness and Nutrition Course

Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities Louisville KY

Food Service Manager’s Course October 1997

Dietary Managers Association Nashville, TN Certified Dietary Manager October 1997

Dietary Managers Association Nashville, TN

Certified Food Protection Professional October 1997

U. S. Army Fort Lee, VA Food Management Course August 1991

U.S. Army Fort Lee, VA

Advanced Leadership Course Feb 1990

U.S. Army Fort Lee, VA

Basic Leadership Course June 1986

U.S. Army Fort Polk, LA

Primary Leadership Course March 1978

Related Skills

Basic knowledge of Spanish

Knowledgeable of computers ( MS Words, MS Power point, Windows Media)

Work Experience

Bradford Heights Nursing Home Hopkinsville, KY

Dietary Manager September 2003 – April 2010

Responsible for the hiring and firing of employees

Managed monthly budget of 15,400 dollars for food,general supplies and supplements

Oversaw resident’s received three meals and three snacks periods

Chairman for Nutrition At Risk meetings

Christian Health Nursing Home Hopkinsville, KY

Dietary Manager October 2000 – Sept 2003

Responsible for day to day operation of the kitchen

Prepare the work schedule for employees

Prepare cleaning schedule for staff to follow

Supervised cooking and serving procedures

Bradford Heights Nursing Home Hopkinsville, KY

Dietary Manager March 1997 – Oct 2000

Responsible for resident’s Material Data Sheets(MDS)

Monitored resident’s weight/Body Mass Index(BMI)

Charted on resident’s as needed

Attended morning meetings, care plan meetings, and Nutrition At Risk meetings

U.S. Army United States/ overseas

Food Service Manager March 1990 – Feb 1997

Managed Dining Facilities that prepared and served over 1500 soldiers per meal

Maintained a budget of over 800,000.00 dollars annually

Supervised and trained over 70 employees

Planned, organized, and implemented field exercises

Set up and ran the food service operation in the field

Previous

* Jobs in my twenty year stay in the U.S. Army would include Floor Supervisor, Administration Specialist, Supply Clerk, Baker, Shift leader, Cook, Server.

Honors/Activities

Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army

Army Commendation Medals, U.S. Army

Army Achievement Medals, U.S. Army

Dietary Managers Association (DMA)

American Dietetic Association (ADA)

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