CAROL MARIE PETERSON

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Mankato, MN 56001

(h) 507-***-****

(c) 507-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator - Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership (GIFSL)

University of Minnesota, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, St.

Paul, MN

2009 to present

Implemented and supported international programs for GIFSL which included

the International Food Safety Administration (IFSA), the Executive

Leadership in Food Safety (ELFS); Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations

(EIO) as well as assisting with other GIFSL sponsored events. Duties

include: working cooperatively with corporate partners; managing logistics

associated with conference planning; working with technology to provide a

forum for meetings across several time zones; administering the director's

calendar of activities.

Training Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension

Service, St. Paul, MN

2007 to 2009

Coordinated the training program across the four program areas (Food, Feed,

Dairy and Meat) within the Dairy and Food Inspection Division. Provide

educational support and resources to newly hired and tenured inspection

staff.

Duties included: scheduling general orientation meetings for new hires;

facilitating

training committee meetings; develop and implement 2008 training goals;

connecting resources from the University of Minnesota with training needs

at

MDA; update educational materials to reflect MDA's mission and evaluate the

training program.

Project Coordinator

University of Minnesota, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, St.

Paul, MN

2005 to 2007

Managed animal health and food safety grants and contracts for the center

in

conjunction with faculty and post doctorates. Projects and programs

included:

Avian Pneumovirus, High Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and National Integrated

Food Safety Initiative Proposal. Duties include: monthly and quarterly

reports to

funders, arranging conferences, meetings and trainings, developing program

and tour evaluations.

Provided support to the Center for website re-design and organizing

stakeholder

focus group meetings for internal strategic planning in 2008 and beyond.

Coordinator

University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. St.

Paul, MN

1997 to 1998; 1999 to 2005

Developed and revised food safety materials for consumers, foodservice and

University of Minnesota Extension Service specialized educators. Duties

included

writing newsletters, news articles, food safety curriculum, teaching

extension

classes and responding to consumer calls. Worked collaboratively with the

University of Minnesota faculty, regional educators, various agencies,

organizations and businesses to provide the most current and relevant

information. Provided support to overall department by coordinating the

Annual Meeting,

marketing the department and Extension to business/industry and assisted in

the

procurement of grant funds for ongoing educational programs.

Extension Educator

University of Minnesota Extension Service - Redwood Co., Redwood Falls, MN

1989 to 1997

Provided educational programming and leadership as the outreach arm of the

University of Minnesota. Worked collaboratively with numerous agencies,

organizations and volunteers including public health, county environmental

advisory boards and local schools. Coordinated the grant writing process

for the

six county Family Nutrition Program.

Specific programs/management included:

. Weekly radio program and bi-monthly news column in all county newspapers

. Food safety training for 45 volunteer food handlers in 3 counties

. Sports Nutrition News - newsletter for over 200 coaches in a 6 county

area

. Environmental education for 4-6 grades in area schools annually

. Nutrition education for pre-school and kindergarten students

. Hired, trained and managed paraprofessionals with the Family Nutrition

Program

. Managed volunteers/leaders with the Extension Study Group Program and 4-H

Youth Program

Food Technologist

Tony Downs Foods Co. - St. James, MN

1987-1989

Supervised the development of frozen food entrees. Worked with production

and quality control to produce pilot products. Organized weekly product

cuttings for the management team. Responsible for updating existing and

development of new formulas for the product line, including a Cajun line

and Nutritious Cuisine outpatient meals.

Assistant Brand Manager

Schwan's Sales Enterprises, Marshall, MN

1986-1987

Involved with market research, market analysis and promotions for Red Baron

French Bread Pizza. Worked with point of purchase materials and deal sheets

for

the sales staff.

EDUCATION

Master of Education - June 1996

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, College of Education and Human

Development

Bachelor of Arts - May 1986

St. Olaf College - Northfield, MN

Majors: Biology and Home Economics: Concentration in Foods and Nutrition

SPECIAL SKILLS

Experience with Microsoft computer software

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Public speaking experience

Facilitation and group process skills; adult/ youth teaching experience

Experience with focus group research, facilitation and analysis

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