Wendy Opetaia-Williamson Email & Phone Number

Remote

Specializing in weight management and wellness

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

As a Marketing Manager and Nutrition Professional, I collaborated with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Cigna, and SodexoMAGIC to provide healthy and nutritious meals to Cast Members while promoting Walt Disney's wellness initiatives.Responsible for menu and recipe development, food photography, and marketing strategy, and partnered with Walt Disney World to launch a new wellness brand. Additionally, I managed retail pricing, merchandising, and on-site marketing implementation, developed a 12-month marketing plan, and oversaw digital platform development, vendor partnerships, and food truck operations. I also taught ServSafe courses, served as a preceptor for wellness and culinary rotations, and performed nutritional analysis, utilizing skills in Photoshop and Adobe programs to support brand development and marketing efforts.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Led a team of 10 dietitians and 10 foodservice employees. Provided patient care and floor coverage for various units, including Ketogenic diet, sports medicine, NICU, PICU, rehab, TCU, Renal, and medical units. I also contributed to program development and growth, including the expansion of our first Donor Human Milk Program.Additionally, I was responsible for policy creation, quality control measures, customer service, and patient satisfaction, while also serving as an in-house developer and programmer for CBORD, and maintaining menus, databases, and performing nutritional analysis, all while ensuring compliance with NSF Audits, OBRA, Gold Checks, Joint Commission, and QI measures

Portsmouth, Virginia

Provide PRN coverage for Clinical Dietitian for the Pediatric inpatient psychiatric units. Provide required documented assessments and monitor patients

Newport News, Virginia

Managed a team of nutrition professionals and hospital staff. Oversaw daily management operations, supervising staff, and coordinating scheduling and FTE management. I implemented the Nutrition Care Process, assisted in developing Bariatric and Diabetic Programs. I served as a preceptor, developed menus and databases, and applied technical skills as an in-house developer and programmer for CBORD and AYR systems.

Newport News, Virginia

Oversaw the operations of multiple locations, including a 110-bed hospital and a 110-bed nursing facility.

Newport News, Virginia

Led kitchen operations, managing daily food production, portioning, and storage. I oversaw ordering, receiving, and storeroom management, ensuring efficient inventory control. Additionally, I managed catering and special functions, maintained daily recipes, and ensured NSF and Serve Safe sanitation standards were met.

Newport News, Virginia

Developed and marketed programs focused on weight loss and wellness, including Trim Kids, YMCA Outpatient Counseling, and Create Your Weight. I led adult weight loss programs, including a Biggest Loser hybrid, and hosted health fairs, screenings, and diabetic classes. I also provided Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and billing services for Medicare outpatients.

Newport News, Virginia

Ensured the nutritional well-being of seniors, completing daily charting and implementing resident satisfaction initiatives. Managed supplemental ordering and storeroom supervision, and coordinated special events for Senior Services.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Trained and learned Expediter, Saute, Grill and Salad StationsPrepared meals daily cooked to orderMaintained HACCP and food safety standards daily

Cranston, Ri

Prepared meals for 150 residents ensuring that all dietary restrictions are metSupervised 3 dietary aids ensuring that residents receive correct plated meals according to their dietary restrictions Ensured safety and sanitation regulations were followed in the kitchen at all timesWorked with Dietitian to update menus and meals to meet the nutrition needs of patients

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Culinary Co-Op experience- Primary Site: Yacht Beach ClubPrepared, cooked and served food for the daily seafood buffetPrepared and cooked food to order while working at different culinary sitesEnsured safety and sanitation regulations were followed in the kitchen at all times

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Prepared and cooked food daily to orderAssisted the banquet staff with preparation and cooking of meals for up to 200 guests

Doswell, Virginia

Worked throughout high school and collegeStarted in Games Department- advanced to Lead. Transferred to Rides Department as a lifeguard. Promoted to Supervisor/head guard. Primary trainer for Rides department/Waterpark for a period of time.

Shawsville, Virginia

Summer CampPrepared, cooked and served meals for 100-150 campers each weekPrepared and cooked weekend and special dinner meals for staff and party guestsEnsured safety and sanitation regulations were followed in the kitchen at all times

Dietetic Internship Program, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Completed

Clinical; Pulaski Community Hospital and Cancer Center, Catawba Hospital, Montgomery Regional Hospital, National Diabetic Pharmacies, BMA.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Culinary Nutrition, Dean'S List, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Silver Key Honor SocietyExternships- Walt Disney World- Winter 2003 Yacht Beach Club and Sommelier Training.

Incomplete, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Transferred to attend Culinary School