ASHLEY WALTHER

249 Park Avenue Apt. 2 Albany, NY 12202 413 429 1918 waltha2@sage.edu

Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nutrition Science
Sage Graduate School, Troy, NY
GPA: 3.98/4.0
Psy.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
GPA: 3.95/4.0

May 2015

August 2010-December 2010

May 2007

Nutrition Experience
Nutrition Educator, Watervliet Civic Center, Watervliet, NY
October 2014-Present
Developing lesson plans to be implemented in an afterschool program for students
between ages 10-18
Teaching students nutrition information and basic cooking skills that they can use at
home
Providing information on nutrition and physical activity to correspond with the physical
education component of the program
Practicing proper sanitation and safe food handling during the cooking portion of the
class
Food Pantry Volunteer, Hope 7 Food Pantry, Troy, NY
July 2014-Present
Filling client food orders appropriately based on set guidelines
Checking perishable foods for freshness and quality
Sorting deliveries and restocking/rotating non-perishable goods to ensure freshness
Server, New World Bistro Bar, Albany, NY
August 2013-May 2014
Maintained extensive knowledge of ingredients and preparation methods of a large and
eclectic menu utilizing a variety of seasonal/local and exotic ingredients
Catered to clientele with a variety of dietary restrictions and requirements, including
knowledge of common allergens in dishes and methods of modifying dishes to
accommodate guests

Related Professional Experience

Server, Bellinis Italian Eatery, Latham, NY
May 2014-Present
Working as a team to establish service standards and a positive reputation in a brand new
restaurant location
Maintaining a sanitary work environment with attention to safe food handling techniques
Graduate Assistant, Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY
August 2013-Present
Assisting in the Wellness Center with scheduling appointments, creating student medical
charts while maintaining confidentiality, filing and office organization, helping with
special campus events/functions through the Wellness Center and other tasks as required
Server, Swiss Hutte Inn & Restaurant, Hillsdale, NY
May 2005-August 2013
Worked closely with other staff members to maintain excellent service standards in an
upscale, high volume environment
Assisted in set-up and serving at private parties and functions
Practiced safe food handling/preparation and sanitation techniques
Research Assistant, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
September 2010- December 2010
Center for Psychological Studies
Coded transcripts of interviews with children from low-income families with
attention to factors important for developing more effective psychological
interventions for this population
Reviewed and summarized journal articles for use in an ongoing research project
examining parental attachment styles and the development of eating disorders
Research Assistant, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
November 2004- May 2007
Children and Media Lab
Coded videos of very young childrens toy play with attention to maturity of play,
parent-child interactions, and attention to background television
Entered coded data into spreadsheets and analysis programs
Professional Development
Student Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, August 2013-Present
ServSafe Certification, January 2014