Resume

ASHLEY KNIGHT

aknig014@odu.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-knight-81bb3b13b/



OBJECTIVES
Nutrition and dietetics background paired with experience in community service Knowledgeable in medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care process  

SKILLS
ServSafe Certification 2018 Lactation Counselor Certification 2018 Food Handler Certification 2018 Accustomed to working independently as well as in group settings Excellent communication skills Accustomed to working in fast paced, busy environments
Experience
Public Health Nutritionist
August 2016Present
City of Hampton | Hampton WIC Program, Hampton, VA  
Providing nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within the city of Hampton Conducting nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic Developing and monitoring nutritional care plans and food packages
Scheduling, providing and documenting basic and secondary/high risk nutrition education
Making referrals to other public health programs  

Formula Technician/Nutrition Assistant   
January 2016August 2016; September 2017 – October 2018 Sodexo Inc. | Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA   Ensured all infants and children received their appropriate nutritional supplement and all were labeled properly
Prepared and mixed nutritional supplements to their appropriate caloric amount and volume Delivered nutritional supplements in a timely manner to appropriate patient and location
Ensured all children and young adults received proper nutrition and meals according to their diet orders
Prepared all trays for each meal and conducted tray line for each meal
Ensured all trays had appropriate meal and any other items they may need
Delivered meal trays in a timely manner to appropriate patient and location          

WIC Nutritionist  
February 2015January 2016
City of Meriden | Meriden WIC Program, Meriden, CT  
Interacted with diverse women, infant and children in the Meriden community
Educated parents about healthy eating and physical activity; healthy breastfeeding practices Offered referrals to other community services to better enrich lives of families
Engaged in open group discussions about nutrition topics, such as healthy eating during pregnancy and anemia  

SNAP-ed Nutrition Educator   June 2014September 2015 University of Saint Joseph | SNAP-ed Program, West Hartford, CT   Interacted with diverse communities throughout Connecticut
Educated parents and children about different topics involving food, nutrition and physical activity Facilitated group discussions about nutrition as well as individual education sessions  
Whole Body Buyer/Cashier   August 2011February 2015 Whole Foods Market | Milford, CT   Purchased all books, magazines and greeting cards for department Provided a welcoming, comfortable environment for customers as well as other team members
Organized shipment and restocked shelves and department displays Assembled new, creative displays to attract the attention of customers and increase sales  

Education
Old Dominion University Currently enrolled
Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity
Expected graduation in 2022  

University of New Haven
May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduated with 3.0 GPA
Member of the USGA University of New Haven Chapter of the Nutrition and Dietetics’ Club 
Dean’s List 2013