Janet Cohan

20 Sawmill Plain Road

S. Deerfield MA 01373
413.665.3025
jc4b5a84@westpost.net

Excels at trouble shooting and problem solving.

Recruits, interviews, hires and evaluates new personnel.
Plans logistics of complex operations and schedules activities and efforts to
accomplish long-term, specific or global goals.
Accomplishes broad management objectives, self-starting.
Builds teams; runs meetings; motivates employees to accept direction and work to
the best of their capabilities.
Skilled communicator. Proficient in both oral and written communications.
Provides a strong base of leadership and organization within the work place.
Well- organized, self- motivated, goal- oriented, decisive, quick acting, always
sees tasks to completion.
Consultative skills. Ability to listen, empathize and interpret others.
Adaptable to challenges under contrasting working environments and time constrai
nts.
Strong analytical skills; creative in solving problems and adverse situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills; quick to establish relationships with others.
EDUCATION
Marywood University Scranton, PA
Dietetic Internship, 2010
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
DPD Certification Statement, 2008
Western New England College School of Law Springfield, MA
J.D. degree, 1987
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
M.Ag., Nutrition and Food Science, 1976
Memphis State University Memphis, TN
B.S., Psychology and Microbiology, 1972
EXPERIENCE
2002 TO TAPESTRY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Springfield, MA
2005 Nutritionist for WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Evaluation and couns
eling of high risk pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children under
five years of age. Anthropometric measurement and hemoglobin screening.
1987 TO ATTORNEY AT LAW
2002 PRIVATE PRACTICE South Deerfield, MA
Established a private practice involving civil litigation and business law; maj
ority of practice was 'public interest' law on behalf of public employees and ad
vocacy organization for the mentally retarded, business formation and consulting
, real estate transactions, drafting of wills and trusts, and Workers' Compensat
ion litigation. Hiring and managing of associates.
1981-1983 GREENSTREETS RESTAURANT Northampton, MA
Owner/Operator of 150 seat Classic French restaurant.
1979-1981 NUTRITION CONSULTANT Conway,MA
Consultant to Western Massachusetts hospitals, public and private agencies, and
private clients conducting nutrition assessment and counseling, menu planning, f
ood purchasing, compliance to dietary standards and budgeting.
1978-1979 1704 RESTAURANT South Deerfield, MA
Assistant Manager of 300 seat full service restaurant.
1976-1978 FEDERAL WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM(WIC)
New Bedford, MA
Nutritionist/Director. Developed, administered and coordinated federally funded
 nutrition program for caseload of 600; evaluation, counseling, supervision of
assistants and secretaries, kitchen supervision and menu planning for 4 day care
centers, blood testing for hemoglobin and lead poisoning, and supervision of da
y care nursing staff.

AFFILIATIONS
American Dietetic Association
Western Area Massachusetts Dietetics Association
Director, North East America Ballet
MADA