MICHAEL ROBINSON

Phoenix, AZ *****

602-***-**** ad1mpo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Aspiring Mental Health Specialist, Certified Fitness Trainer, Culinary Operations Manager, and Army Veteran with over 22 years of proven experience in fitness training, dining facility operations, Contracting Officer Rep, and enabling teams to exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive training, mentoring, and program management background from domestic and global operations. Led teams of 30 personnel, controlled food budgets of up to $1.2M, and managed assets valued at over $2.5M. Recipient of numerous awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Fitness Certifications, a Food Protection Manager Certification, and a Master’s in Health and Wellness with an Emphasis on Family Dynamics.

●Cross-Functional Leadership

●Master Fitness Trainer

●Nutrition Instructor

●Crisis Management

●Program Project Management

●Budget Control Forecasting

●Exercise Therapy

●COR-Iraq & Kuwait

Microsoft Office 365

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s in Health and Wellness Grand Canyon University 2023

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Grand Canyon University 2020

Associate of Science Degree International Sports Sciences Association 2017

Heart saver C.P.R., AED Certified American Heart Association 2023

Master Fitness Certification International Sports Science Association (ISSA) 2019

Certified Group Fitness Trainer Specialist in Group Fitness Instructor ISSA 2019

Certified Youth Fitness Instructor ISSA 2019

Certified Senior Fitness Instructor ISSA 2019

Certified Fitness Trainer ISSA 2019

Certified Fitness Nutrition Trainer ISSA 2019

Certified Exercise Therapist ISSA 2019

ServSafe Instructor Certified 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fitness Instructor

●Prepared 18 military personnel for Army Fitness Challenge through exercise coaching, facilitating scheduled workouts, and nutritional guidance

●Taught fitness and adaptive exercise therapy to 18-28 wounded warriors, including hydrotherapy, low-impact aerobics, and swimming

●Led fitness training program for 180-248 individuals; advised and supported department leaders concerning the organization and sustaining retention programs and climate; exceeded retention standards consistently

Senior Culinary Manager Nutrition Instructor

●Taught 300+ food service specialists topics such as Healthy Cooking Principals, Nutrition, and ServSafe Instruction; adhered to T.B. Med 530 sanitation standards and ServSafe standards

●Ensured quality service and meals for over 8M meals, with zero food service deficiencies while assigned as Dining Facility Manager; the facility was awarded most improved while in leadership

●Negotiated, managed, and awarded contracts as C.O.R. while serving in Afghanistan and Kuwait, resulting in improved quality care for deployed soldiers and civilian team members

MICHAEL ROBINSON PG. 2

Operations Manager

●Oversaw inventory and purchasing of $3.2M+ in food and beverage supplies in support of 1.8M individuals while assigned to a facility in Kuwait; managed 108 contract employees and 28 personnel

●Won a coin of excellence for the best company Morale, Welfare, and Recreation facility out of 48 facilities; implemented activities, and supplies, while encouraging a positive and enjoyable environment

●Developed regular and seasonal menus; implemented new five-week rotation menus and production schedules for staff; reorganized kitchen and trained 60+ team members resulting in increased efficiency

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Fitness Instructor/Food Operations Manager, United States Army/Reserves– Various Locations, 1980 – 2015

Executive Chef/Director of Dining Services, Compass – Various Locations, 1997 – 2004; 2006; 2007; 2013 – 2014

Masters in Education at G.C.U.

Experience in Crisis Management Dialectical Behavior Therapy Motivational Interviewing Processing Therapy 12-Step Facilitation Readjustment Counseling in Veteran Population Mental Anxiety and Emotional Disorders Mentorship w/ Veterans suffering from PTSD, Addiction, and Depression

SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

Senior Leader Course Contracting Officer Representative Course Food Service Management Course

Advanced Leader Course Basic Leader Course Culinary Specialist Training

NOTABLE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Morrison Senior Dining Core Value Award

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

Volunteer Member of Mission Continues-Jan 2023

Multiple Service Commitments within Aqua Fria Community- July 2015

References and Certifications available upon request:

CSM William Paulin-414-***-****) Colonel James Eisenhart- 615-***-****)

Michelle Perrin, Social Worker 541-***-****)

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