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Natalia A. Benson
nbenson@cse.edu
(908) 447-8991
EDUCATION
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, May 2019
Concentration in Dietetics
3.92/4.0 Cumulative GPA

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, May 2013
Minor: Africana Studies

HONORS
Lenna F Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, September 2018

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS/ CERTIFICATIONS

 Registered Environmental Health Specialist License Number: B-155115
 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified, 2017-2022
 NJ DOE Substitute Teacher License, 2015-2019

NUTRITION & PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED INTERNSHIPS

Women, Infants, and Children’s Nutrition (WIC) Office, East Orange, New Jersey
Volunteer Intern, 150 hours completed from June 2017 to July 2018
 Observed the on­site WIC nutritionists deliver one on one nutrition education to clients of various
backgrounds and cultures
 Participated in the planning and hands on execution of several major events such as opening of 
the Bloomfield WIC office and World Breastfeeding Week celebrations
 Devised innovative ways to distribute healthy nutrition information through tabling events, office 
signage, and social media to review daily with the WIC Program Coordinator 

Madison Health Department, Madison, New Jersey

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Intern, 200 hours completed from July 2014 to September
2014
 Accompanied the REHS on daily field work assignments investigating issues such as pest
complaints, rabies procedures, housing violations, and public health hazards in the Madison,
Springfield and Chatham areas
 Assisted and learned to successfully execute restaurant and pool inspections according to the
State of New Jersey safety standards
 Educated others on healthy practices to protect and guarantee the safety of the general public

New Brunswick Senior Center Resource Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Public Health Intern, 125 hours completed from January 2013 to May 2013
 Designed and conducted an one hour exercise class twice a week at on site location
 Organized and coordinated ‘Health and Fitness Day’ events
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 Created curriculum for healthy living for the senior community and executed a monthly lesson
plan

WORK EXPERIENCE
Club Pilates, Westfield, New Jersey
Front Desk Host, February 2018 to present
 Foster welcoming atmosphere within the studios for all members and prospects while answering
phones, maintaining equipment and aiding instructors
 Assist assistant studio manager with new membership sales and educate new prospects about
Pilates through introductory class sign ups

New Jersey Department of Education, North Plainfield, New Jersey

Substitute Teacher, March 2015 to present
 Instruct assignments in grade levels pre-kindergarten to 12 th throughout the North Plainfield
school district
 Follow lesson plans in the permanent teacher’s absence while maintaining regular classroom
routine and procedures
 Establish and supervise students in an environment conducive to effective learning

ManorCare Health Services, Mountainside, New Jersey

Activities Assistant, April 2017 to February 2018
 Led and assisted in the implementation of scheduled daily activities and special events to over
150 residents
 Encouraged the socialization, physical activity and consistent entertainment of residents through
various outlets such as sensory hour, fitness sessions and offsite excursions
 Aided in the completion of monthly resident assessments and activity documentation as required
by the State of New Jersey

SoulCycle Inc., Short Hills, New Jersey & Washington, D.C.

Assistant Studio Manager, October 2013 to October 2016
 Led studio’s retail business including receiving and exporting of all retail items, writing retail
plans, and execution of monthly launches while continually maintaining all studio supply
ordering and budgets
 Induced the excitement and participation of staff with monthly crafted retail contests to bolster
team spirit and sales
 Ensured all clients receive superb hospitality, support fitness instructors and verify the completion
of all front desk and cleaning tasks while on shift

Rutgers Residence Life, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Resident Assistant, September 2011 to May 2013
 Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs with a budget
of 300 dollars per year
 Established community development throughout the Quad III residence hall with fellow resident
assistants
 Served on 24-hour duty rotation approximately 3 weeks a year responding to incidents of student
crisis and enforcing University policies

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Horizon Elementary
Student Volunteer, 20 hours completed from October 2018 to December 2018
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 Developed project of which to assess the disabled students’ acceptance of the Horizon
Elementary cycle menu’s breakfast and lunch items

Food & Friends

Volunteer, 10 hours completed from May 2016 to October 2016
 Prepared healthy meals to be delivered to children and adults with life challenging illnesses

Life Choice Hospice

Volunteer, 10 hours completed September 2013 to April 2014
 Provided companionship to hospice care patients

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
People to People
Student Ambassador
 Traveled throughout England, Ireland and Wales for 3 weeks with approximately 40 other
students in the New Jersey area under 4 chaperones
 Engulfed daily in new cultures and foods, visits to historic landmarks such as Stone Henge,
Blarney Castle, and Cardiff Castle, and participated in a week long homestay while in Dublin,
Ireland

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member, since May 2017
 Member of National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition Interest Group