Denna Hanna

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Winston-Salem, NC 27107-2502

336-***-****

Objective: A challenging position in an exciting environment where

analytical and creative abilities may be utilized.

Summary:

Management Effectively trained and supervised employees in operational and

clinical settings. Assessed and briefed senior management and executives on

company functions. Facilitated and provided technical assistance on food,

beverage, nutrition and consumer issues to adolescents and adults in the

food service, educational and health industries.

Financial Assisted in quarterly projects which doubled sales and increased

profits by 25%. Controlled and budgeted company assets of 5 million

dollars. Processed and managed expense and credit accounts. Prepared

reports and forms for federal government reimbursements. Input employees

tax reports, W2s, insurance policies, retirement and investment accounts.

Clinical Performed anthropometric screening and evaluation to determine if

applicants were at risk for health and nutrition deficiencies or disease.

Analyzed and prepared health and nutrition charts and proposals. Referred

and introduced clients to health and dental clinics, social service

programs and community agencies for additional resources.

Educational Encouraged participants to incorporate the food guide pyramid

and the recommended dietary guidelines in their food preparation and meal

planning. Stressed to clients the importance of eating well-balanced meals

combined with moderate exercise to insure a healthier lifestyle. Taught low

fat and nutritious cooking techniques to parents and children.

Research Created population database for research scientists that were

presented at international conferences. Researched and extracted federal

and state legislature relating to foods, nutrition and healthcare. Executed

Excel and PowerPoint for projects and presentations. Utilized UNIX, Oracle,

SAP and WinSnap software to analyze, generate and archive data.

Industries: Banking, Entertainment, Food, Government, Health, Insurance,

Laboratories, School, Science

Denna Hanna

Employment:

2004 Freelance Writer, Self Employed, Winston-Salem, NC

Wrote business, technical letters and other correspondences. Prepared

essays and query letters for other professionals in the entertainment

business. Researched, proof read and analyzed written works for authors and

artist.

2004-2006 Diet Technician, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA

Assess patients medical nutrient needs according to age and disease

specific considerations. Educated patients and family members on diet and

nutrition issues. Extensive data entry for patients nutritional and health

needs.

2000 - 2003 Program Management Specialist, District of Columbia Public

Schools, Washington, DC

Strategically directed the city wide USDA School Snack Program. Monitored

program multi unit sites to ensure that Federal compliance were met.

Interacted with vendors to order, purchase and distribute food and beverage

items. Reduced waste by analyzing and evaluating logistics of warehouse

inventory. Coordinated delivery route for drivers and deliveries. Conducted

creative training workshops and presentations for cafeteria managers,

teachers and coordinators.

Assisted the General Manager and the IT specialist with installation and

set up of the Food Service Computer Systems. Trouble - shoot software

discrepancies for cafeteria staff.

1999 - 2000 Coordinator, Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition, Baltimore, MD

Developed and synthesized the state osteoporosis prevention plan. Provided

technical assistance and training to health professionals and educators.

Partnered with federal and local agencies to increase the awareness of

public health epidemics. Created, designed and presented educational and

enrichment materials for events, health fairs and seminars.

1998 - 1999 Consultant/Sales, Jenny Craig, Silver Spring, MD

Recommended nutritional guidelines and physical activity therapy to clients

participating in a weight management program. High volume sales of food,

beverage, supplements, audio and visual components. Implemented quality

control methodology for inventory. Taught lifestyle and modification

classes to adults to encourage behavior changes. Used a structured support

system, which results in participants maintaining their ideal weight at a

rate of 20 - 25%.

Education: BS Management

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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