This resume is for Whitney L. Johnson, who is pursuing a Master's degree in Professional Communication from Southern Utah University with a 4.0 GPA. She has experience coordinating programs at the Utah Center for Rural Health and consulting for Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her background includes experience in medical clinics, student populations, grant writing, and medical education. She has presented at several conferences and volunteered in community health programs and medical centers.

1. Whitney L. Johnson
375 South 100 West
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 862-9374
whitneyjohnson1@suu.edu
Profile
 Familiar with low-income clinics, student populations, and higher education
 Extensive experience with medical student clinical rotations
 Comprehensive understanding of graduate medical education
 Experience with grant writing and editing
 Work effectively as both a team member and independently
 Self-starter, organized, and intelligent
Education
 Master of Arts in Professional Communication
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Anticipated May of 2016
Current GPA: 4.0
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Member
o Strategic communication, communication theory, ethics in
communication, professional writing and presentations
 Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Zoology emphasis
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Employment Experience
Program Coordinator Utah Center for Rural Health Cedar City, UT 2013 – present
Coordinator Consult Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2013-present
Human Services Specialist Southwest Behavioral Health Center 2011-2013
Area Manager and Photographer Bella Baby Photography 2011-2013
Professional Enhancement Activities
 Attendee, Benefits of Canvas: Organizations, May 28, 2015
 Editor, Health Careers Opportunity Program Grant and Application, Utah
Center for Rural Health, May 2015
 Attendee, Western Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
Regional Conference, April 23-26, 2015 in San Diego, CA

2.  Attendee, Southern Utah University Grant Development Workshop, April 11,
2015
Attended a workshop that provided a high level perspective of the SUU Grant
Life Cycle. Explored funding sources and learned how to set up searches.
Gained an understanding of the process of submitting a grant application as
well as a grant-writer’s role in developing the technical narrative.
 Attendee, American Osteopathic Association Medical Education Conference,
January 8-10, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA
Scholarly Activity
 Presentation:
MD VS DO: Stigmatic Language Surrounding the Practice of Osteopathic
Medicine Among the Pre-Medical Community, Utah Academy of Sciences,
Arts and Letters Annual Conference, March 2015, Ephraim, UT
 Presentations:
How to Plan an Effective Service Project, Quest Leadership Conference, June
2015, Cedar City, UT
Leadership Experience
 Orphanage Outreach Volunteer Abroad Service Trips
Organizer and Trip Leader, Dominican Republic, March 2010 & Dec 2010
 Southern Utah University Student Representative, Valley View Medical Center
Quality Committee, Cedar City, UT, July 2009 – May 2010
o While serving on this committee, I was able to both receive and offer input on
how to better hospital customer service and public relations
 Human Anatomy Teaching Assistant, Southern Utah University, Cedar City UT, Aug
2008-Dec 2008
Teaching Experience
 Guest Lecturer, COMM 1010: Communication in the Workplace, Fall semester 2014
 Lecturer, UNIV 3000: GRE Preparation Seminar, Spring semester 2015
Professional Organizations
 Utah Osteopathic Medical Association - auxiliary member
 National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
 National Area Health Education Center Organization
 National Health Service Corps
Volunteer Experiences and Community Service

3.  OTC Training Center Front of House Manager, Cedar City Utah, June 2012-October 2013
 Medical Volunteer, Utah Summer Games, June 2009
 Counselor, Health Career Exploration Camp, June 2009
 Alternative Spring Break, Hermosillo, Mexico, March 2009
 30-Hour Famine participant,
 Volunteer, Health Fair at Valley View Medical Center
ForeignLanguages
 Spanish (basic)
Extracurricular Activities/Interests
 Traveling
 Fitness
 Rock Climbing
 Gardening
 Water sports