Laura A.

Hahn
804 Bogart Road, Huron, Ohio 44839

(614) 935-6385

hahnl@bgsu.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Bowling Green, Ohio
GPA: 3.545/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
Learning Advisor for the College of Health and Human Services
Assist professor during lecture of Human Nutrition and Digestion class
Give additional help to students during class
Hold recitation for students outside of classroom time
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate Dietetic Intern in Digestive Disease Institute for Center for Human Nutrition

Expected May 2017

01/2016 - Present

05/2015 08/2016

Conducted clinical nutrition research for Advanced Practice dietitians including, proper nutrition to promote healing in lung
transplant patients, diet methods to avoid hospital readmission for cardiovascular patients, and
Collaborated with Outpatient Nutrition Therapy Manager to create reimbursable school lunch menus safe for special diets and
food allergies for schools participating in Cleveland Clinics Eat Right at School Program
Collected data on the feasibility of 4-6 hour blood glucose tests for IV nutrition patients using electronic medical chart that
saved the Cleveland Clinic approximately $6,000.

Diabetes Youth Services, Toledo, Ohio

2015 - 2016
Hot Shots Camp Counselor and Volunteer
Responsible for approximately 15 children, ages 6-12 years, with type 1 diabetes during week-long camp
Assisted children with blood sugar checks before meals and snacks and ensured that proper blood sugar number was inserted into
insulin pump to allow for appropriate insulin bolus
Used games and activities to teach children how to count carbohydrates and properly portion different foods
Ohio State University Extension for Erie County, Sandusky, Ohio
10/2016 11/2016
Volunteer and Collaborator of Dining with Diabetes Program
Performed cooking demonstration of diabetic-friendly meals for people with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
Attended information sessions of diabetes education offered to people of Erie County
BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
Tutor for Student Athlete Services
Tutored student athletes weekly with chemistry and biology courses
Developed rapport with student athletes
Assisted with homework and helped students prepare for exams

2013 - 2015

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
08/2016 12/2016
Senior Capstone, Senior Seminar in Dietetics Program
Volunteered with type 1 diabetic college students in College Diabetes Network Club
Conducted a nutritional needs assessment of population and researched disease using scientific journal article
Assembled a program to help fulfill nutritional need in collaboration with the University Dining registered dietitian
Spoke to population with RD about proper portion sizes of carbohydrates in order for students to properly bolus insulin pumps
BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
08/2016 12/2016
Freshmen Health Study, Research Methods in Dietetics Program
Collected data of students in particular learning community, including: height, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, blood pressure,
physical fitness using different exercises, and typical sleep patterns and average steps using students personal FitBit,
Reevaluated students throughout semester to monitor how data changed through first semester of college
Purpose of study was to understand the health risk that young adults are at for certain preventable and chronic diseases
BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
Cleanliness of Reusable Drinking Containers Research Assistant for College of Health and Human Services
Collected swab samples of reusable water and coffee cups around BGSU campus
Prepared samples in sterile environment to be incubated for 24-48 hour period
Counted colonies of E. coli and aerobic bacteria after incubation

04/2016

WORK EXPERIENCE
Hahn Farms, Huron, Ohio
Sales and Shift Manager
Assist customers with purchases at farm market
Manage employees during shift by delegating tasks and job responsibilities
Operate cash register and complete cash deposits
Ulta Beauty, Sandusky, Ohio
Sales Associate and Beauty Advisor
Educate customers on products
Operate cash register and assist with cash deposits
Conduct annual store inventory
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Wood County Area Office on Aging, Bowling Green, Ohio
Volunteer
Helped to prepare and serve food at congregate meals for seniors residing in Wood County
Delivered food to Meals on Wheels recipients

2007 - Present

04/2013 08/2016

02/2016 04/2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Erie, Sandusky and Seneca Counties

Big Sister, Mentor
Attended regular, planned activities with little sister
Developed relationship and provided safe environment for children

2012-2013

Helping Hands Food Pantry, Huron, Ohio

Grant Writing and Volunteer
Wrote a $1,000 Grant (Disney Food for Friends Grant) for local food pantry
Assisted in stocking after delivery from Second Harvest Food Bank
Helped shop with recipients during open hours of food pantry

06/2013

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Epic online medical charting and records
Insulin Pumps and Glucose Monitoring Systems OmniPod, T Slim, Medtronic, Accu-chek, DexCom
ServSafe National Restaurant Association Certified

11/2015

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

Student Nutrition Association Member and Volunteer

2013 Present

College Diabetes Network Member

2016 - Present

Deans List

2013 - 2016

Freshman Dietetic Class Speaker

2015 and 2016

Spoke to Introduction to Dietetics Class about experiences within dietetics program and how to excel as a student both inside of
and outside of the classroom

BGSU Management Golden Nail Award

12/2015
Won award given to student in 100-person Management lecture who performed outstanding on exams, projects, homework, and
class discussions