Laura Matturro

57 Daytona Ave Albany, NY 12203 (845) 594-2440 lauramatturro@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science, December 2015
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, May 2008
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
NUTRITION EXPERIENCE
Juice Bar Attendant, Collar City Hard Pressed, Troy, NY
March 2013 Present
Properly and safely prepare produce and juices.
Provide knowledge of the different juices and their nutritional benefits.
Ensure quality customer service during times of high customer volume.
Responsible for set up/opening and closing/cleaning of the juice bar.
Process sales transactions for guests and settle invoices.
Service Response Representative, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY
September 2014 - February 2015
Assisted patients in selecting foods that falls within their prescribed diet orders via the
hospital staff.
Answered patient calls regarding diet and meal orders using the Computrition Software.
Garden Educator, Capital Roots (Formerly Capital District Community Gardens) Troy, NY
March 2012 - March 2013
Planned, taught, evaluated and conducted outreach for all educational programming
including: The Taste Good Series, Know to Grow classes (gardening classes) and
Homemade Demonstration Sessions.
Provided direct assistance to community gardeners.
Researched and wrote articles and fact sheets on gardening topics ranging from how to
increase your harvest to dealing with pests effectively and organically.
Monitored and posted tips, techniques and recipes to the organization's website.
Interim Outreach Coordinator, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Albany, NY
July 2012 - January 2013
Process and schedule program requests for the childrens food tasting program Ready,
Set, Grow and other related community food awareness events.
Coordinate and oversee member workers to participate in outreach opportunities in the
community to promote healthy food choices as well as the mission of the coop.

AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Capital Roots (Capital District Community Gardens), Troy,
NY
February 2011 - February 2012
Increased the partnership with the local high school, which allowed for the program to
successfully recruit, interview and train new youth employees on campus.
Assisted with daily office and farm tasks to grow the business and youth program.
Organized bi-weekly schedules and maintained time sheets for youth workers.
Developed and implemented an educational curriculum that will assist in training new
employees on crucial life and job skills.
Worked to expand the capacity and reach of the Produce Project as a means to continue
the development of the program.
Acted as a liaison between the Project and its partners to increase community, business
and institutional participation.
EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, Albany, NY
February 2013 - Present
Complete tasks as needed, such as opening and delivering mail, answering and directing
phone calls, records management, maintaining attorney appointment calendars,
coordinating travel, arranging meetings and providing general assistance to staff.
Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with the firm policies.
Interacts professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, all other staff and
other representatives outside of the firm.
AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay, Napa, CA
December 2009 - December 2010
Created community partnership which increased the number of volunteers that were
recruited, interviewed and trained in topics ranging from child safety to accessing
community activities.
Created and provided outreach materials to increase involvement from local community
members and donors.
Attended staff meetings which established a strong understanding of the organizations
mission and needs when presenting to different community members.
Organized recreational and educational community activities for mentors, mentees and
community members to attend.
Volunteered as a Big Sister to provide a one to one mentoring relationship to a youth in
the community.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Diet Analysis Plus
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ServSafe, February 2014 - Present
Student Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2014 - Present