ZAKARY KAESBERG
1027 McGregor Street, Bloomington, IL 61705 | (217) 621-0117 | zakkaesberg@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Family & Consumer Sciences
Dietetic Internship & Thesis
Illinois State University-Normal, IL
Graduated: May 2020
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science
Major: Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics
Second Major: Exercise Science
Illinois State University-Normal, IL
Graduated: December 2017
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Paws Giving Independence-Foster
• Assist with event planning and setup
• Foster service dogs until completion of
training
Veggie Oasis-Gleaner/Volunteer
• Collected and distributed fresh fruits
and vegetables to community members
• Created and distributed educational
material
ISU Cooking Classes-Head/Sous Chef
• Demonstrated culinary skills for
teaching
• Plated and decorated dishes
• Analyzed menu pairings
PROFILE
With strong passion and educational experience about the
study of nutrition and exercise, I have applied myself to help
others improve their well-being. I have developed and
proven my strong interpersonal skills by connecting with
those that I work with, and thoroughly advocating client
success. Through my education experience with exercise
science, I stand apart from my peers by bringing a greater
understanding of the human body.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nutrition and Healthy Living Graduate Assistant
Illinois State University-Normal, IL
May 2017-May 2019
• Created and presented nutrition-focused educational
lectures to staff and students
• Analyzed dietary recalls and nutrition facts for recipes
• Performed 100+ nutrition consultations for staff and
students
• Planned and led the 2017 and 2018 Wellness
Ambassador Training Retreat
• Planned for projects and events including Nutrifest and
cooking classes
Personal Trainer
Fitness Quest: Bloomington, IL
May 2016-July 2018
• Established rapport and implemented behavior-change
theory for clientele
• Programmed exercise routines to tailor needs, goals, and
contraindications to exercise
• Trained adult and adolescent athletes to increase athletic
performance
 ZAKARY KAESBERG
1027 McGregor Street, Bloomington, IL 61705 | (217) 621-0117 | zakkaesberg@gmail.com

SKILLS & ABILITIES SUPERVISED PRACTICE

• Ability to utilize culinary skills for
instruction and health promotion
• Accumulated over 100+ hours of
individual counseling and education
• Strong interpersonal skills
CERTIFICATIONS &
HONORS
Certificate of Training in Adult
Malnutrition
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute
Completed: 2020
ServSafe Food Protection Certified Mngr.
Completed: 2017
Dean’s List Recognition
Recognized: 2016
REFERENCES
Clinical Nutrition
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center: Normal, IL
• Performed nutrition screening, assessments, NFPE on
multiple populations
• Applied nutrition support recommendations for
appropriate patients including critically ill
• Provided effective nutrition education through behavior
change theory
• Communicated with physicians, nurses, techs, and
pharmacists regarding optimal patient care
Community Nutrition
Hy-Vee: Bloomington, IL
Decatur Memorial Hospital: Decatur, IL
• Completed medical nutrition therapy consultations to
patients and customers
• Collected and analyzed weight data for use in a
medically supervised weight loss program
• Educated newly diagnosed people with diabetes and
patients enrolled in bariatric surgery
• Taught cooking classes and provided nutrition
recommendations in the retail setting

Foodservice
Dr. Julie Schumacher RD, LDN Illinois State University Campus Dining: Normal, IL
Associate Professor/DI Director Hopedale Medical Center: Hopedale, IL
Illinois State University Advocate BroMenn Medical Center: Normal, IL
(309) 438-7031
• Completed ordering and requisition of products for a
jmraede@ilstu.edu
multitude of establishment types
Nikki Brauer M.S. • Analyzed raw and labor cost for recipes and products
Director • Provided nutrition counseling for students with food
Health Promotion & Wellness allergies
Illinois State University • Formulated standard operating procedures and
(309) 438-8845 programmed equipment
nbgegel@ilstu.edu

Todd Lowder
Owner
Fitness Quest Bloomington, IL
(309) 275-1731
tlowder@hotmail.com