1. Denise P. Gannon, C.D.M., D.T.R., C.F.P.P.
1141 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA. 19124
(215) 537-5873 Home
(215) 837-1462 cell phone
denise_gannon@ yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT
12/8/14- Present Sodexo/Tenent-St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children- Philadelphia, P.A.
Full time temporary DTR at this 180 bed hospital for children to help promote/transiting of
new Sodexo/Tenet Revitalize program. New foods in café, going to a pellet system for tray-
line delivery, hostess to help children and family members to select menus, new seven day
menus with therapeutic diets, going to a tablet system for receiving menus.
7/18/14-12/5/14 BARC Developmental Services-Vocational Services-Warminster, P.A.
Serving as Food Services Assistant part time: responsible for the daily operation of the Food
Service program that is designed to train 4-6 consumers in all phases of food preparation,
serving, sales, and clean up, including hygiene requirements and safety issues surrounding use
of all equipment based on skill/interest level of the consumer. Planning menus, maintaining
adequate inventory within budget, ordering food. Assume responsibility for all facets of the
food services program in absence of Food Services Manager.
10/18/04-5/23/13 Sodexo/Wood—Masonic Home of New Jersey Burlington, N.J.
Worked as DTR at this 280 bed long-term care community and was
responsible for the nutrition care for 180 residents with little oversight by
community RD. Completed initial assessments, quarterly reviews and high risk charting.
Participated in Interdisciplinary Team Care Conferences. Effectively supervised seven
Bistros in the Medical Center and short term rehab dining rooms during breakfast and lunch
by meal rounds. Prepared and presented in-services with food service, nursing and the
activities departments. Completed internal audits in the Medical Center and Assisted Living,
including Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Worked closely with wound care specialist, the
Special Care Dementia/Alzheimer Unit and the Acacia Hospice Team. Worked with chef to
implement new food items and customer food focused activities.
6/1/04-9/24/04 Sodexo/Wood-Langhorne Gardens-Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Langhorne, PA.
Served as DTR at this 120 bed Nursing Home and Short Term Rehab Center and was
responsible for the nutrition care of 120 residents with little oversight by community RD.
Provided initial assessments and education for the short term rehab. Participated in the
Interdisciplinary Team Conferences. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction
Surveys.
2/3/03-5/31/04 Sodexo/Wood—Cadbury-A Continuing Care Retirement Community
Cherry Hill, N.J.
Served as DTR at this 124 bed CCRC. As opening supervisor effectively supervised Union
Employees: diet aides, cooks, cold prep staff and utility staff. Supervised over all operation of
dining rooms. Assured sanitation of the kitchen and dining rooms. Created theme menus and
spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Provided training and in-services to staff. Provided
nutritional education for staff and residents. Worked with RD in the Medical Center
providing initial assessments, quarterly reviews and high risk charting.
2002-2003 Sodexo/Wood-Simpson House–A Continuing Care Retirement Community
Philadelpha, PA.
Served as DTR at this CCRC. As opening supervisor supervised diet aides, cooks, cold prep
staff and utility staff. Supervised overall operation of trayline and bistros. Assured sanitation
of kitchen, cafeteria, trayline and bistros. Training of new staff. Created special theme meals,
menus and therapeutic diet spread sheets. Completed internal audits and Customer
Satisfaction Surveys. Responsible for the nutrition care of residents with little

2. oversight of community RD. Worked closely with the Dementia/Alzheimer Unit.
1997-2002 The Wood Company-Inglis House-Innovative Services
Philadelphia, PA.
Served as DTR at this 300 bed wheel chair community. As the swing shift supervisor,
effectively supervised Union Employees: diet aides, cooks, cold prep staff and utility staff.
Assured sanitation of the kitchen, cafeteria, trayline and bistros. Completed internal audits
and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Created resident menus and spread sheets for therapeutic
diets. Worked with RD in the Medical Center for the nutrition care of residents. Participated
in the Interdisciplinary Team Conferences. Provided therapeutic diet consults. Worked as
part of the team in JCAHO certification process.
1995-1997 Twining Village- A Continuing Care Retirement Community
Holland, PA.
Served as DTR at this 120 bed CCRC. As opening supervisor supervised overall operation of
the trayline. Created special theme meals, menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets.
Training of new staff. Completed internal audits and Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Worked
with DTR and community RD in the Medical Center providing nutrition care. Participated in
the Interdisciplinary Team Conferences.
1994-1995 Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Philadelphia, PA.
Served as DTR at this 147 bed Treatment Center. Supervised overall operation of trayline and
cafeteria as closing supervisor. Assured sanitation of the kitchen and cafeteria at closing.
Created menus and spread sheets for therapeutic diets. Worked closely with the RD on the
eating disorder unit.
EDUCATION
2012
National Restaurant Association/Educational Foundation
ServSafe Certification
1996 Certifying Board for Dietary Managers
Certificate for Successful Completion: “Sanitation and Safety”
1992-1994 Community College of Philadelphia
AAS Degree: Major: Dietetic Technician Nutrition Care
1993 Community College of Philadelphia
Certificate from the Dietary Manager
Associations and Memberships
6/1/15-5/31/16 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
8/15-8/31/16 Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
9/1/15-8/31/16 Commission on Dietetic Registration
5/3/12-5/3/17 National Restaurant Association ServSafe