In my own words
— MichaelAs an avid Skateboarder and Snowboarder, I have extensive knowledge and personal experience in the Action Sports Industry.
I started skateboarding and snowboarding around the age of 10, competed at a national level for many years, and 25 years later continue to have a passion for both. During high school I chose to work in the Hospitality Industry so I could snowboard every day and still work evening shifts. Taking this path led me to a Culinary School in Denver, which also allowed me to continue snowboarding. As I pursued more within the Hospitality Industry I was able to successfully build a career opening multiple restaurants and breweries and earn a Black Belt Certification in Lean and Six Sigma. All of which I have utilized to increase revenue and eliminate waste in excess of $100k for several companies.
As my life has evolved over the years, so have my career goals. With a son that is growing up way too fast, and countless late nights in restaurants, I am looking for a career change to the industry that I fell in love with so many years ago. Although, on the surface, my career experience is not in the Action Sports Industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge with regards to business practices & interpersonal skills.
Trajectory
Activity
Education history
Johnson & Wales University
AAS | 2003 - 2005
UCSD Extension
Certificate | 2021 - 2021



