VIKTORIA WAITE, MS, DTR

(773) 592-3327 | viktoria.waite@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Didactic Program in Dietetics - University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO (2021)

M.S. in Lipid Technology* - National University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine (2012)

B.S. in Food Technology* - National University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine (2010)

A.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA (2019)

*Foreign credentials were evaluated for equivalency in United States

CERTIFICATIONS

Dietetic Technician Registered - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2019)
Food Protection Manager - ServSafe (2019)
Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine (2017)

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP and VOLUNTEERING

Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Costa Mesa, CA, Mar 2019 - May 2019

Clinical nutrition care and quality assurance at a long term care facility.

Palomar Health - Escondido, CA, Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

Dietary supervision, sanitation, and safety measures at an acute care facility.

Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA, Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Community nutrition at Orange Coast College food pantry.

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center - Laguna Hills, CA, Jan 2018 - May2018

Food safety and food production management at a long term care facility.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Experienced in customer service, food safety, quality assurance, meal planning, therapeutic diets. Individual strengths are teamwork, communication, and time management.

Computer proficient with Microsoft Office applications, video conferencing, accounting, and dietary software. Multi-lingual: English/ Russian/ Ukrainian.

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant - For Marina Savelyeva, RD, CNSC March 2020 - Current

Prepare, test, and evaluate recipes. Conduct nutritional analysis. Develop meal plans and create educational materials.

Nutrition Care Assistant - Palomar Health, Escondido, CA, Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

Checked practices and procedures of meal preparation for quality, safety, and infection control. Ensured the accuracy of diet orders. Performed menu auditing in compliance with MD requests. Assisted customers with meal selection according to their prescribed diet.

Seasonal Swim Coach - Sunsational Swim School, San Diego, CA, May 2018 - Current Instruct swim lessons with children ages 1 to 12. Communicate and provide constructive feedback to customers. Food and Nutrition Associate - Orange Coast College Cafeteria, Costa Mesa, CA Aug 2017 - May 2018

Food and Nutrition Associate - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, Aug 2017 - May 2018

Provided quality customer service. Collected payments. Stocked beverages and snacks, prepared beverages, and Stocked beverages and snacks, prepared beverages, and assisted kitchen with food prep. Assisted catering department in multiple roles as assigned.

Food and Nutrition Associate - OCC Cafeteria, Costa Mesa, CA Aug 2017 - May 2018 Provided quality customer service. Collected payments. Stocked beverages and snacks, prepared beverages, and assisted kitchen with food prep. Assisted catering department in multiple roles as assigned.

Import & Customs Specialist - Rodeo Food Distribution, Los Angeles, CA Feb 2016 - July 2017

Conducted data analysis on current trends for imported foods. Responsible for regulations, recalls, and corrective actions. Designed packaging and nutrition labeling for imported goods. Created product catalog and maintained web marketing.

Administrative Assistant - Hyson 2U Chicago, IL Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

Coordinated and presented product demos and food tastings at selected grocery stores. Maintained reference and retrieval system for accounts. Managed accounts receivable.

VOLUNTEERING

Sponsorship Chair - California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Orange District, Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

Kitchen Aid - Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Laguna Hills, CA, Feb 2018 - May 2018

Food Pantry Associate - Orange Coast College "Pirate's Cove"- Costa Mesa, CA, Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Tray Line Worker - Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Costa Mesa, CA, Mar 2019 - May 2019

PUBLICATIONS

"Learn Your Vitamins. Book of Rhymes" - Educational Book for children ages 4 to 7.