Sample CV Format’s

Sample CV 1 – Academic / Research-Focused

Jane A. Scholar, Ph.D. Candidate
Email: jane.scholar@email.com | Phone: (555) 123-4567 | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janescholar | 

Education

Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy
Ph.D. in Nutrition Science & Policy (Expected May 2026)
Dissertation: The Impact of Community-Based Nutrition Interventions on Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes in Low-Income Populations
Advisor: Dr. Maria Lopez

University of California, Berkeley
M.P.H., Public Health Nutrition, 2020

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Nutrition Science, 2018 (Summa Cum Laude)

Research Interests

Community-based nutrition interventions; chronic disease prevention; food policy evaluation; health disparities in nutrition outcomes

Publications

(Separate peer-reviewed articles from other publications; list in correct citation format)

  • Scholar, J., Lopez, M., & Chen, R. (2024). Community-based nutrition education and glycemic control: A systematic review. American Journal of Public Health, 114(2), 145–156.
  • Scholar, J., & Smith, T. (2023). Food policy advocacy: Strategies for reducing health disparities. Journal of Nutrition Policy, 12(4), 321–333.

Conference Presentations

  • Scholar, J., Lopez, M., & Chen, R. (2024, July). Culturally tailored nutrition programs for diabetes prevention in urban settings. Oral presentation at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Scholar, J., & Smith, T. (2023, October). Evaluating state-level food assistance policy reforms. Poster session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE, Denver, CO.

Teaching Experience

Tufts University – Teaching Fellow

  • NUTR 201: Public Health Nutrition (Spring 2024) – Led weekly discussion sections, graded assignments, and developed case study modules.
  • NUTR 345: Nutrition Policy Analysis (Fall 2023) – Delivered guest lectures on policy evaluation methods.

Grants & Fellowships

  • Tufts Graduate Student Research Grant – $5,000 for dissertation fieldwork (2024)
  • USDA Predoctoral Fellowship in Food & Nutrition Policy – $30,000 (2023–2024)

Academic Service

  • Peer Reviewer, Journal of Public Health Nutrition (2023–present)
  • Member, Friedman School Doctoral Student Council (2022–present)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)

Skills

  • Research Methods: Qualitative & quantitative analysis, mixed-methods design
  • Software: NVivo, STATA, R, ArcGIS
  • Languages: Spanish (conversational)

Sample CV 2 – Non-Academic / Industry or Policy-Focused

Jane A. Scholar, Ph.D. Candidate
Email: jane.scholar@email.com | Phone: (555) 123-4567 | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janescholar | Portfolio: janescholar.com

Education

Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy
Ph.D. in Nutrition Science & Policy (Expected May 2026)
Dissertation: The Impact of Community-Based Nutrition Interventions on Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes in Low-Income Populations

University of California, Berkeley
M.P.H., Public Health Nutrition, 2020

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Nutrition Science, 2018 (Summa Cum Laude)

Professional Summary

Applied nutrition scientist with expertise in program evaluation, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in translating complex research into actionable policy recommendations and designing culturally tailored interventions to improve public health outcomes.

Relevant Experience

Policy Research Fellow – Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, MA
Jan 2023 – Present

  • Led evaluation of statewide food insecurity initiatives, developing a policy brief adopted by the Governor’s Food Policy Council.
  • Coordinated multi-sector advisory committee meetings with policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and healthcare providers.
  • Managed data collection and analysis using STATA and Tableau, producing dashboards for program monitoring.

Consultant – World Food Program USA (Remote)
May 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Developed a monitoring framework for school feeding programs in Latin America, incorporating both nutrition and educational outcomes.
  • Trained local staff in survey implementation and data interpretation.

Graduate Research Assistant – Tufts University
Sept 2020 – May 2022

  • Designed and conducted community health needs assessments in partnership with three Massachusetts municipalities.
  • Authored two white papers on policy options for improving access to healthy foods in rural communities.

Applied Research & Reports

  • Nutrition Interventions in Urban Low-Income Communities: Policy Recommendations for Massachusetts – Report submitted to MA Department of Public Health, 2024.
  • School Meal Program Evaluation Toolkit – Developed for World Food Program USA, 2022.

Leadership & Service

  • Chair, Tufts Nutrition Policy Graduate Student Group (2023–present)
  • Organizer, Boston Public Health Innovation Forum (2022)

Skills

  • Policy Analysis & Advocacy
  • Program Evaluation & Impact Measurement
  • Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Statistical Analysis (STATA, R)
  • Project Management (Asana, Trello)
  • Languages: Spanish (conversational)

Selected Speaking Engagements

Data-Driven Policy Solutions for Food Security – Panelist, Boston Food Policy Forum, 2023.

Designing Culturally Relevant Nutrition Interventions – Invited speaker, Massachusetts Public Health Association Annual Meeting, 2024.