Michael A. DiBiasi, MS, RD, CSCS

****A Navajo St. Grafton, WI 53024 (412) 610 – 4060 mudojn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated, creative, and versatile fitness and nutrition professional with a Masters in Nutrition, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Registered Dietitian. An energetic and dynamic self starter with an excellent record of management, negotiation, organizational and public relations skills. A natural leader with proven results in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes, and building positive relationships with clients, members, and customers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sneakers Fitness April, 2011 – Present

Assistant Fitness Director/Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Training clients in private, group fitness, boot camp, rehabilitation, nutrition and wellness coaching.

• Assess and test clients in bone density, weight management, and anthropometrics.

• Specialize in training Division 1 and 2 athletes in basketball, football, baseball, and track and field.

• Training techniques include Olympic style training, tactical style training, speed, agility, and plyometric training, rehabilitation, and power lifting.

• Implemented sports nutrition program that has allowed increased growth of the company, improved sales of nutritional supplements, and developed the first nutrition seminar series in the area.

• Proficient knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment maintenance and use, developing a professional and energetic staff, and maintaining the overall positive atmosphere and integrity of the company.

Form and Fitness December, 2010 – April, 2011

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Consultant/Membership Sales

• Training clients in private, semi-private, group class, bootcamp, and nutrition classes.

• Train professional MMA fighters in power lifting, speed, agility, and plyometrics.

• Testing and assessing clients during rehabilitation, sport-specific training, and lifestyle changes.

• Worked with fellow athletic trainer and physical therapist to improve muscle conditioning and coordination, weight loss, strength, and overall quality of life.

• Headed nutrition program designed to be customized for each individuals needs via personal trainer or e-mail.

• Maintained service to members by providing towels, prospective member tours, and nutrition-based smoothies and snacks at the food bar.

• Named “Big Dog of the Month” first two months of employment due to most membership sales and positive member satisfaction.

Rodney’s Restaurant and Lounge May, 2006 – August, 2010

Bar Manager/Bartender

• Overseeing service and dispersion of alcohol and food in bar and deck area.

• Maintain ordering and inventory of bar products, schedule of bar staff, and sanitation of bar area.

• Created new bar environment, which led to the restaurant being rated “Best Family Restaurant” and “Second Best Entertainment” by local news paper.

• Highly experienced in creating a customer-centered establishment and improving working conditions for employees.

University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences August, 2007 – April, 2008

Food Lab Operator

• Purchasing, stocking, storing, and safety of food and non-food items.

• Experienced in proper food handling, organization of items, cost reduction, and menu planning for scheduled food demos and classes.

• Intense knowledge of food and non-food items a must.

Pittsburgh Athletic Association November, 2005 – February, 2006

Bar-back/Sanitation

• Stocking, organizing, and proper maintenance of glassware, dishware, and silverware.

• Handling, dispensing, and organizing of different alcohols to the multitude of events.

• Proper attire and customer interaction a must and held to the highest regard.

• Diverse knowledge of type and variety of events for correct beverage and food accommodations.

YMCA, Greensburg, PA March, 2000 – May, 2005

Youth Sports Coach/Coordinator; Members Service Desk Representative

• (Members Service Desk Representative) Overseeing and participating in the development of increased customer satisfaction and increased number of memberships.

• Maintenance of desk operations and cleanliness of towels, gym area, and weight room.

• (Youth Sports Coach/Coordinator) Developed new sports programs and participated in the coordination and preparation of a multitude of different sports throughout the year for all age levels.

• Helped expand programs and reduce excess costs. Program increased from under 100 children to over 300 hundred in less than 6 months.

• Proficient knowledge and experience in handling a multitude of people in an extremely busy environment.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

YMCA, Greensburg, PA January, 2008 – June, 2008

Asked to write a weekly forum in the YMCA newsletter on nutrition and healthy eating. Information included cost efficient meals, quick prep time for meals, simple menu planning, store tours, tricks on substitutions, allergies, tips on healthy eating for children, and numerous menus that applied to that particular week’s course. Menus and pamphlets were provided using intense knowledge of different diseases and problems that correlated with clients who partook in the course.

University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences August, 2006 – May, 2008

Joined the University of Pittsburgh’s Student Dietetics Association (SDA) to help create, implement, and organize programs, fund raisers, and daily trips to different organizations. Applied knowledge of sales and customer needs to help create successful, profitable fund raisers, while teaching and informing public of nutritional information.

ASSOCIATIONS, GROUPS, AND SPECIAL TRAINING

• Masters degree in Science – study of Nutrition and Dietetics

o Completed over 900 hours of clinical internship at UPMC McKeesport

o Experienced in performing tests and procedures using such devices as the Bod-Pod and Cycle Ergometer

• Registered Dietitian

• American Dietetic Association (ADA) member

o Continuously attend FNCE (Food and Nutrition Conference Expo)

• Member of Emerging Leaders Group – University of Pittsburgh

• Student Dietetics Association (SDA), Pittsburgh chapter

• Speaker and Presenter at the Annual 7th Grade Women’s Health Conference 2010 and 2011

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member

• CPR/AED certified

• TIPS certified

• Member of three dietary groups (DPG) that reflect personal interests and experiences

o Oncology Nutrition

o Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)

o Clinical Nutrition Management

• Certified Food Safety Manager

• Parisi Speed School Certified

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science – Dietetics and Nutrition

Graduated in 2010

University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, specialty in nutrition

Graduated in 2008

National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certified December, 2010

Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration

Certified October, 2011

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