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Michael Harrison

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San Diego | United States

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My family and friends.
Whether big or small
Near or far.
Being outdoors and in nature.
Making memories.
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In my own words

Michael

As 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

Jul 2021 — Jan 2022
Opening GM/Chef · Palmys
• Sourced and managed all products and vendors. • Led training for all staff and developed all systems of operations and standard operating procedures for startup restaurant. • Managed all day-to-day operations.
Mar 2019 — Jul 2021
Chef/FSM · UCSD Health
• Led a team of 150 employees serving 500 patient rooms, a café serving 3000+ employees/visitors daily, catering and coffee juice bar operations out of a "from scratch" kitchen exceeding $25mm. • Implemented processes that eliminated waste, saving over $100k annually.
Jan 2018 — Dec 2018
General Manager · Pacific Pizza and Brew
Developed leaders and enhanced profits through goal-oriented process improvements and the elimination of waste for a high-volume scratch kitchen.
Aug 2016 — Jan 2018
General Manager · The Cottage
• Director of operations grossing over $3.5 million per year and earning multiple breakfast awards. • Improved processes to reduce labor by over 3% annually.
May 2012 — Jul 2013
Executive Chef/F&B Director · Worthy Brewing Co
• Project management during build out with vendors and contractors. • Development of all processes and training for operation. • Tripled projected sales of $1.1mm to over $3.5mm in first year.
Mar 2010 — May 2012
Executive Chef · Athletic Club of Bend
• Re-branded health club restaurant and café. • Developed procedures for all BOH operations, conducted training and lead weekly team meetings. • Developed and maintained financial goals.

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Education history

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Johnson & Wales University

AAS | 2003 - 2005

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UCSD Extension

Certificate | 2021 - 2021

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Eric Dennis

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Outside Collective

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