MacKenzie Breihan

Ambitious, fast-learning MSCN graduate seeking a position of personal growth and leadership. Former NCAA collegiate athlete with extensive leadership, teamwork, and time-management skills.

• CPR and AED Certified, Detailed knowledge of adult, child, and infant CPR procedures. Knowledge of infant airway obstructions and remedies. Detailed knowledge of AED basics, terms of use, and adult, child, and infant procedures.
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Comprehensive knowledge of human movement science, functional anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition. Advanced education, solutions, and tools for health, fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine. Advanced education and tools in program development for optimal health benefits and performance enhancement. Comprehensive knowledge of the OPT model, allowing for systematic and integrative program design. Basic understanding of nutrition and supplementation in terms of overall health and wellness.
• Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Comprehensive knowledge of the science related to fat loss, muscle gain, and general wellness. Advanced education on the most popular dietary patterns and how to break them. Knowledge of nutritional science and how to apply change in the real world.

• Journal Club Board Member at Sonoran University, Critically evaluate articles in recent academic literature. Lead group presentations and academic discussions.
• NCAA Collegiate Athletics - Gymnastics, 4 year member of the Lindenwood University Gymnastics Team. 3-time Midwest Independent Conference Champion. 2-time Collegiate National Champion. 2-Time “Heart of a Lion” Award Recipient. Awarded to the individual whose love for Lindenwood Gymnastics is present in all aspects of life. Award recipient thrives on the gymnastics floor, in the classroom, and in the community. Awarded to the athlete always willing to go the extra mile to insure teammates, and overall team success. “Best in Supporting Role” Award Recipient. Selected and voted on by all NCAA student athletes. Awarded to the individual who may not have been in starting line-up, but is constantly working to make their teammates the best possible athletes, and people they can be. Their work is performed primarily behind the scenes and makes the team successful in all aspects of performance.

Title: Nutritionist