GINA M. LANE
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Master of Public Health in Nutrition, May 2009
GPA: 3.85/4.00
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science, May 2007
GPA: 3.51/4.00
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
CERTIFICATIONS
• Serv-Safe Alcohol, Pennsylvania (December 2006)
• Serv-Safe Food Safety, Pennsylvania (November 2005)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (January 2009-present)
• Responsible for the evaluation of interventions targeting local HeadStart children
Teaching Assistant, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (April 2008-present)
• Assisted with an introductory-level nutrition course
• Graded assignments
• Lead weekly discussion groups
• Held regularly scheduled review sessions
UMASS Extension, South Hadley/Holyoke, MA (March 2008-June 2008)
• Created several lesson plans catered toward school children
• Learned the specific goals of the health organization and its role in the community
• Evaluated the effectiveness of outreach programs on the community
• Applied nutrition knowledge by teaching nutrition lessons
• Assisted in the development of nutrition education materials geared toward a specific audience
Student Foodservice Manager Practicum, Penn State, University Park, PA (Fall 2006)
• Assisted with daily food preparation and sanitation
• Performed as kitchen and dining room manager, along with other managerial positions
• Responsible for serving daily food selections to customers in a timely fashion
Women, Infants, and Children Internship, Fitchburg, MA (Summer 2006)
• Assisted nutritionists with follow-up appointments
• Developed nutrition education materials for children and their families
Teaching Assistant, Penn State, University Park, PA (2005-2006)
• Assisted with an introductory-level nutrition course
• Graded assignments
• Held regularly scheduled review sessions
Nutrition Peer Educator, Penn State’s HealthWorks (2005-2007)
• Presented workshops to students advocating healthy eating habits
• Supported nutrition outreaches
Dietary Volunteer, Leominster Hospital, Leominster, MA (Summer 2005)
• Responsible for assembling patients’ trays
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
• Sales Associate, Steve and Barry’s University Sportswear, Leominster, MA (2007)
• Bakery Clerk, Weis Markets, Hazleton, PA (2004)
• Cashier, Victory Market (Now Hannaford), Leominster, MA (2001-2003)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Toddler Assistant, Piccolo Mondo Daycare Center, Leominster, MA (2002-2003)
• Cared for children two to three years of age
• Helped children learn to read
Cheerleading Trainer, Pop Warner, Leominster, MA (Summer 2002)
• Demonstrated basic cheer and dance techniques
• Held practice sessions three to five days a week
• Prepared children ages six to eight for local cheerleading competitions
ACTIVITIES
• Penn State Student Alumni Association
• Health and Human Development Honor Society
• Health and Human Development Peer Mentoring Program
• Health and Human Development Student Council
• Student Nutrition Association
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Society for Nutrition Education
HONORS/AWARDS
• Dean’s List: Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006
• Kappa Omicron Nu Scholarship: Fall 2005, Fall 2006