Laura D.

Johnston
New Brunswick, NJ | (856) 472- 5486 | ldjohnston38@gmail.com
Education: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. Nutritional Sciences. Dietetics Option. GPA: 3.44, Graduation: May 2019

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

B.S. Public Health. Cum Laude. May 2016

Relevant Quantity Food Production Epidemiology Research Methods

Courses Health Disparities A&P I/II Nutrition and Health

Honors Dean’s List Fall 2013, Spring 2015-Spring 2016

Student Host, FNCE 2018
Graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Public in Health, Spring 2016

Academic Experimental Foods Fall 2018

Projects - Researched a trend in food and prepared a PowerPoint and consumer brochure on the topic as a group
Quantity Food Production Spring 2018
- Designed and executed a themed meal for Rutgers Faculty/Staff as part of a group project
Independent Study, Global Health Perspectives Spring 2016
- Researched and completed a 25-pg paper on Health Care Workers care delivery during the 2014
Ebola Epidemic
- Led a group of 8 students through guided discussions and homework assignments. Selected the public
health issue for their final project which was voted on for potential funding by the class

Work Rutgers Dining Services, Henry’s Diner, Utility B September 2016-Present

- Assist in all areas of the diner’s operation
- Oversee the student worker program of 70+ students, guiding the Student Unit Manager and 5
Student Managers on scheduling, hiring students, and task delegation
Student Unit Manager September 2013-May 2016
- Delegated tasks to 70 student workers in order to maintain optimal performance of the diner

Experience Intern, New Brunswick Community Farmers Market August 2018- Present
- Update weekly nutrition lessons and the accompanying educational activity
- Teach nutrition lessons to those who visit the farmers market
- Provide feedback on lessons and areas of improvement
- Administer surveys to assess the services provided at the market
Intern, NJ Autism Study (NJAS) Spring 2016
- Evaluated medical records to extract information and compile reports for expert physician review as
part of a team. Results
- Systematically reviewed 1,596 records of confirmed Autism cases to identify variables of interest and
performed statistical analysis with SPSS
- Presented information at the poster session of the 34th Annual Autism New Jersey Conference

Activities Adopt-A-Family Winter 2015-Present

- Adopted a family through Rutgers Against Hunger to support during the holidays by collecting gifts
and non-perishable foods
- Organized the collection of items, receiving a $100 gift card donation from Target

Skills CITI Certified

ServSafe Certified
Experience with SPSS
Leadership, Communication, Multitasking
Microsoft Office, Prezi, Google Docs/Slides