Samantha Howard is a graduate student at Montclair State University studying dietetics. She has been involved with the Montclair State Dietetics Organization and served as the National College Athlete Honor Society Member. Currently, she works as an Administrative Graduate Assistant in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies where she helps promote events and manages social media. Previously, she has worked as a Diet Technician Assistant and volunteer providing nutrition education and counseling.
Samantha Howard is a graduate student at Montclair State University studying dietetics. She has been involved with the Montclair State Dietetics Organization and served as the National College Athlete Honor Society Member. Currently, she works as an Administrative Graduate Assistant in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies where she helps promote events and manages social media. Previously, she has worked as a Diet Technician Assistant and volunteer providing nutrition education and counseling.
Samantha Howard is a graduate student at Montclair State University studying dietetics. She has been involved with the Montclair State Dietetics Organization and served as the National College Athlete Honor Society Member. Currently, she works as an Administrative Graduate Assistant in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies where she helps promote events and manages social media. Previously, she has worked as a Diet Technician Assistant and volunteer providing nutrition education and counseling.
(732)-956-6120 / Howards7@montclair.edu EDUCATION Montclair State University, Montclair NJ Major: Nutrition and Food Science Concentration: Dietetics Bachelors of Science May 2023 Masters in Dietetics Expected May 2024 Related Experience ● Montclair State Dietetics Organization (MSDO): Fall 2019 - Spring 2022 ○ Participated in club meetings, listen to guest speakers, complete volunteer opportunities, career preparation and learned about various nutrition related topics ● National College Athlete Honor Society Member January 2022 - December 2022 UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ● Montclair State University Women’s Soccer 2019-2022 WORK EXPERIENCE Administrative Graduate Assistant, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies August 2023 - Present ● Cultivate professional relationships with alumni, community partners, advisory board members, students, and faculty ● Build, brand, and manage the department of nutrition and food studies’ social media accounts ● Coordinate departmental events ● Creation of promotional and informational flyers ● Promote guest speakers and community health events Diet Technician Assistant, Christian Healthcare Center - Wykoff, NJ October 2022 - August 2023 ● Consult with patients relating to food preferences, allergies, menu selections and meal service ● Input diets and menu selections into the computer system, MealTracker ● Solve unexpected diet or patient related problems daily ● Proficient in MealTracker ● Ensure patient dietary needs and restrictions are met and make changes when applicable Canterbury Village Assisted Living Volunteer - West Orange NJ Spring 2022 ● Provided nutritional education to residents ● Participated in nutritional activities to reinforce content taught Practicum Student, Montclair State University Campus Recreation Spring 2023 ● Provided nutrition education to students at Montclair State University ● Collaborated with Personal Trainers to provide nutrition counseling to their clients ● Presented on nutrition related topics to students and staff FIC, Sportika Sports - Manalapan, NJ February 2019-October 2019 ● Work with customers and renters to solve problems ● Coordinate birthday parties and larger competitive sporting events ● Manage any facility issues SKILLS ● Proficient in Microsoft Systems: Word, Excel, Powerpoint ● Compassionate, Hardworking, Quick Learner HOBBIES/ACTIVITIES: Reading, Running,Soccer