Makena

Nixon

**** ******** **. *** *, Carlsbad CA 92008

ad28cx@r.postjobfree.com

760-***-****

Education

Business Management MBM, Marketing Present-Spring 2024

Azusa Pacific University, Online

Applied Exercise Science B.S., & Minor in Nutrition May 2015

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA

Experience

NIXON COACHING, Encinitas CA & Online April 2020-Present

Working with people on a variety of platforms (Zoom, FaceTime, in-person, etc.), all with the overall goal of improving their life through health and wellness

Equipping clients with individually based innovative programs, resources, and the necessary knowledge needed to ensure long-term success

Marketing & creating relevant health and wellness, as well as motivational content for individuals to stay mentally, physically and emotionally healthy

Proactively working on connecting, motivating and encouraging people

Guiding clients recovering from strokes, cardiac events, other neurological conditions, post knee and hip replacements, pre and postnatal, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Cancer, stroke, obesity, diabetes, specific fitness races/competitions, etc…

SetPath, Remote October 2020-Present

Founded through Building Champions https://www.buildingchampions.com/

Facilitating goal setting through a guided life plan format and identifying barriers to reach their goals

Motivating and asking open ended questions to participants through weekly or monthly phone calls, as well as connecting more frequently via text

Monitoring adherence to his/her plan, progress and effectiveness and proactive adjustments according to reflect his/her changing needs, desires and goals

Participating in the beginning/experimental stages of SetPath as the nonprofit grows and is established

Tri-City Wellness & Fitness Center, Carlsbad CA

Assistant Fitness Manager & Exercise Physiologist April 2016-July 2020

Assisted in interviewing, training and leading employees, ensuring a cohesive fitness team

Collaborated with all the departments in the center to work as a team in reaching center goals, as well as helped lead the fitness department in increasing revenue

Transformed culture to implement social media (Instagram and Facebook)- Control social media to all platforms and create newsletter content for the entire Wellness & Fitness Center

Went above set monthly personal sales goals as a trainer

Motivated and encouraged every person in a focused and organized manner towards improved health and quality of life, through continual communication, exhilarating encouragement, and building genuine relationships

Trained a wide variety of individuals each with specific goals and/or health conditions: Cardiovascular Disease, Spinal Injuries, Cancer, Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, COPD, Knee & Hip Replacements, Obesity, etc...

NAKOAWELL, Remote

Social Media Assistant & Copywriter October 2018-September 2020

Created a variety of research-based, applicable, and innovative blog pieces, newsletters, webinars and social media content for employees and employers

Controlled and scheduled social media content on all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) in an efficient and effective manner

Assisted in building an online presence and business platform

Independently worked in a fast-paced environment by implementing clear communication, active listening and time management skills

Wellness Connect, Remote

Wellness Coach June 2016-March 2018

Developed a wellness coaching relationship with a wide variety of clients built on trust and encouragement so that they feel supported, motivated & educated as we work towards living a healthy lifestyle

Encouraged the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life

Set Health and Wellness goals based off of one's own desires or based off of his or her biometric readings

Communicated clearly with each client, as well as actively listening to him or her so that one feels empowered and successful while working on diet, exercise, stress management etc...

Researched and wrote monthly newsletters, blog posts and wellness lessons

Skills

Skilled researcher and networker

Self-starter who is highly motivated

Moderate knowledge of People Soft, and QuickBooks (including Payroll)

Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Canva, Later.com, Basecamp, MindBody, Trello, Hubstaff, Slack, Powerpoint, Excel, and Google programs

Superior planning, organizational and administrative skills, willing to work hard and take on responsibilities

Passionate about motivating and empowering others to set and achieve goals

Certifications

ACSM Exercise Physiologist

NASM cPT

NASM CES

Yoga

Aquatics

CPR/AED

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