12 Locust Place Melissa A. Maskal melissa.maskal@gmail.

com
Wayne, NJ 07470 973-413-7618
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, Class of May 2017 University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science: Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics Option) GPA: 3.89/4.00
Emphasis in Public Health Nutrition and Policy Magna Cum Laude
NUTRITION-RELATED EXERPIENCE
Montclair State Dietetic Internship Montclair, NJ
Dietetic Intern August 2017-June 2018
• Completed a 1232-hour supervised practice experience in a clinical, community, and foodservice settings
• Served as the student liaison to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the intern cohort
• Assessed, interviewed, and counseled patients utilizing medical nutrition therapy across a multitude of settings
• Complied with government regulations in school foodservice and clinical settings, including documenting MDS,
following OBRA protocol, and ensuring adherence to National School Lunch Program and WIC guidelines
• Recommended enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens, participated in interdisciplinary and wound care rounds,
created patient handouts, and completed all other tasks typical of a Registered Dietitian
Social Media Committee Member New Jersey
NJ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (June 2017-Present)
• Disseminated nutrition information to nutrition professionals and the public on various social media platforms
• Consulted with representatives from the New Jersey chapter regarding the committee’s strategic plan and vision
The Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior University Park, PA
Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Barbara Rolls, Ph.D. August 2016-May 2017
• Prepared food samples and recorded consumption quantities in feeding studies of preschool-aged children and adults
• Observed and analyzed the eating patterns of children to understand human eating behavior
Undergraduate Summer Field Experience Pompton Plains, NJ
Chilton Medical Center May-August, 2016
• Gained valuable participatory and observatory experiences in both an inpatient and outpatient nutrition setting over a
300 hour timeframe
• Disseminated nutrition information to patients, engaged with the nutrient analysis program, worked in the hospital’s
foodservice environment, shadowed nutrition consultations, and created nutrition education materials for patients
• Worked closely with an outpatient certified diabetes educator who consulted both individuals and small groups
Teaching Assistant University Park, PA
NUTR 100, Contemporary Nutrition Concerns January-May 2015
• Orchestrated review sessions and provided additional help to over 100 students, including but not limited to helping
students with notes, grading assignments, and providing additional commentary and instruction during class
• Collaborated with course instruction and co-teaching assistants on ways to improve the course
LEADERSHIP and OTHER EXPERIENCE
Student Liaison to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (August 2017-Present)
• Communicate and offer guidance to other dietetic intern and didactic program liaisons weekly in a virtual setting
• Collaborate with Academy representatives in regards to other student members’ questions, expectations, and concerns
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter University Park, PA
Overall THON Chair, Recording Secretary, Family Relations THON Chair September 2014-May 2017
• Resolved issues facing the organization of 230+ members as Recording Secretary, a member of the executive board
• Developed a new system to monitor members’ merit that made them more accountable for their own merit
• Facilitated fundraising efforts for an organization total of $112,000 befitting pediatric cancer research while providing
emotional and financial support to five families impacted by pediatric cancer
LifeLink PSU University Park, PA
Student Mentor January-May, 2015
• Served as a mentor for students who have intellectual and social disabilities during lunch hours in a supportive
environment that is conducive to continued intellectual and interpersonal growth
ACHIEVEMENTS and MEMBERSHIPS
• Student Member to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (April 2017-Present)
• ServSafe Certified (November 2015-2020)
• PSU Health and Human Development Honor Society (January 2014-May 2018)