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Nancy Hogstad

Cottage Grove

Summary

Adaptable nutrition worker with a strong focus on food safety and effective decision-making. Contributed to quality improvement in meal preparation and maintained high sanitation standards, ready to support impactful nutrition services.

Work History

Substitute Nutrition Worker

West Des Moines CSD
West Des Moines, IA
2023 - 2024
  • Prepared nutritious and set up meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual needs.
  • Assisted in maintaining food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to ensure timely replenishment.
  • Contributed to team efforts in providing exceptional nutrition services, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Association Manager

School Nutrition Association Iowa
Johnston, IA
2016 - 2018
  • Developed communication materials
  • Managed event logistics for annual conferences, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
  • Streamlined membership processes, improving member engagement and retention rates.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to identify goals and priorities for association programs and services.
  • Mentored new staff members, fostering professional development and strengthening team dynamics.
  • Organized impactful conferences and networking events that attracted key industry leaders as speakers, elevating the association''s reputation in the field.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for both internal stakeholders and external partners on topics related to association management, positioning the organization as a thought leader in the field.
  • Oversaw management of association''s website content, ensuring all information was accurate, up-to-date, and visually appealing.
  • Advocated for the interests of the association''s members at local government levels, establishing strong connections with key decisionmakers.

Administrative Assistant of Nutritional Services

Waukee CSD
Waukee, IA
2010 - 2016
  • Developed and implemented nutritional programs aligned with dietary guidelines.
  • Led team in evaluating food service operations for quality improvement.
  • Oversaw compliance with health regulations and safety standards in food preparation.
  • Analyzed menu effectiveness based on school meal program.
  • Evaluated and updated menus based on current nutritional guidelines, ensuring a diverse range of healthy options for students.
  • Utilized advanced technology solutions for meal planning, and student accounts.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Park High School
Cottage Grove, MN

No Degree -

U of M

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Student interaction
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Cash handling
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Substitute Nutrition Worker

West Des Moines CSD
2023 - 2024

Association Manager

School Nutrition Association Iowa
2016 - 2018

Administrative Assistant of Nutritional Services

Waukee CSD
2010 - 2016

High School Diploma -

Park High School

No Degree -

U of M
Nancy Hogstad