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 2016 – Present 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 2016 – August 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 2015 – January 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 2014 – September 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 2011 – February 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 |