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Dylon Miller

Dylon Miller

Belton,Texas

Summary

An experienced communicator and leader with abilities to develop and impact others to attain goals. 10+ years of experience in thinking strategically to enhance team performance, aid in individual growth, procedures, business development, and training through challenging times with large groups of employees and fast-paced environments. 2 years immersion into academia as a teaching assistant and graduate research assistant in a human performance lab. Thrives off communication, challenges, and interaction. Committed to guide others in creative, fresh, conscious, and vulnerable communication to facilitate growth for each individual client through self-determination.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Performance Coach

Future
, Texas
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing individualized training programs.
  • Optimized recovery strategies for injured athletes by working closely with medical professionals, ensuring a safe return to play.
  • Implemented cutting-edge sports technology tools to analyze athlete movements and identify areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated athlete progress using data-driven assessments, adjusting training plans accordingly to maximize results.
  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Graduate Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Aid in testing and measurement of university athletes
  • Administration of testing protocols
  • Administration of research
  • Training of staff
  • Creation of research proposal
  • In-field research experience
  • Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members'' ongoing projects and publications.
  • Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data for tracking progress towards learning objectives throughout the semester.
  • Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
  • Expanded professional network through active participation in university-wide events, conferences, seminars, or training sessions.
  • Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Fundamental knowledge of prescribing group/class workout
  • Assessment and prescription of swim training
  • Adjusting to individual needs of students to ensure success
  • Creating fun and engaging atmosphere
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.

Teaching Assistant Exercise Physiology

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Curriculum preparation
  • Curriculum assessment
  • In-class teaching experience
  • Teacher student communication
  • Maintenance of student interests
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • Curriculum preparation
  • Curriculum assessment
  • In-class teaching experience
  • Teacher student communication
  • Maintenance of student interests

Co-Owner

Muscovy Coffee Company
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Roasting and distribution of coffee beans
  • General operations of machinery and employees

Co-Owner, Operator

Miller’s Smokehouse
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Bakery and sausage production
  • Pit master
  • Inventory
  • Daily online order fulfillment
  • Online orders from SYSCO
  • Operations management
  • Employee relations, training, dismissal, and disciplinary action
  • Daily procedure creation and implementation
  • Training procedure creation and implementation
  • Customer interaction and satisfaction assurance
  • Scheduling of 70+ employees
  • Hiring
  • Smoked and cured recipe creation
  • Improved overall efficiency by implementing cost-effective technology solutions throughout various aspects of the operation.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by encouraging open communication channels among employees while maintaining high ethical standards.
  • Directed hiring processes, ensuring a well-qualified workforce that contributed to the success of the organization.
  • Evaluated competitor strategies in order to stay ahead in the industry by adopting innovative approaches tailored specifically towards our unique target audience.
  • Established performance metrics for staff evaluation purposes, promoting accountability among team members while setting clear expectations regarding their roles within the company structure.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, leading to reduced expenses on materials and services.
  • Optimized resource allocation through effective scheduling practices designed around peak hours of operation.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient operational strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Managed daily business operations, resulting in smooth workflow and enhanced productivity.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by establishing regular meetings focused on problem-solving efforts.

Sole Proprietor

Mars Red Baking Company
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Use of baking to aid those with their wellness journey
  • Health and wellness coaching
  • Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality products and services tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or issues raised by clients.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Managed all financial aspects of the business, including invoicing, budgeting, and tax preparation.

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Assessment and prescription of advance resistance training
  • Safety measures needed during exercise
  • Special population considerations
  • Large group prescription techniques
  • Recovery exercise
  • Yoga & foam rolling technique training
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Student Research Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2022 - 07.2022

Owner/Operator

Miller’s Wild Game Processing
09.2013 - 11.2018
  • Butchering of over 2000 animals every 4-month season
  • Sausage production
  • Phone and online communication with customers
  • Extreme cleanliness
  • Social media presence (over 1 million views via youtube)

Owner/Operator

Bang and Bow Taxidermy
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Ordering and inventory of supplies
  • Process of artistic recreation of natural environments
  • Lifelike recreations of a magnitude of different game
  • Creative training

Education

Certified Health And Wellness Coach - Advanced Health And Wellness Coaching

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT

Healthcare Leadership & Administration & Health and Wellness Coaching Program -

Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences
Provo, Utah

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) -

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

CPR/AED Certified -

CPR Select

Master of Human Physiology -

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, School of Exercise and Sport Science
01.2023

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, School of Exercise and Sport Science
01.2013

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial Experience
  • Coaching and mentorship experience
  • Co-Owner and operations manager of Texas Monthly top 50 restaurant
  • Team building
  • Scheduling via When I Work Application
  • Bookkeeping via QuickBooks
  • Inventory via Excel
  • Student assessments
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Activity implementation
  • Laboratory Monitoring
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Online sales via Shop Application
  • Employee relations
  • Hiring
  • Operation management
  • Cleanliness
  • Creativity
  • Human Performance Laboratory
  • Data entry/quality control/statistical analysis(minimal)
  • IRB/Abstract writing
  • Proposal writing
  • Laboratory research
  • Blood collection
  • Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Assessment (DXA)
  • Total body water assessment (BIA)
  • Resting energy expenditure via metabolic cart
  • V02 testing via metabolic cart
  • Anaerobic capacity testing (eg vertical jump, wingate protocols,)
  • Culinary Experience
  • Bread production
  • Quick breads both sweet and savory
  • Laminated breads both sweet and savory
  • Pies and custards
  • Smoked meats/BBQ/Direct heat
  • Smoked and cured sausages and dried meats
  • Butchery, specialized in venison and other wild-game animals
  • Sauce
  • Prep-Kitchen
  • Line cook, breakfast, brunch, and BBQ
  • Positive Attitude
  • Computer Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Behavior Management
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Material Preparation
  • Powerpoint Presentations

Research Activity

  • Lower Limb Muscle Activity, Force Production, and Recruitment Patterns Measured via Electromyography in Back Squat Variations, Supported by TACSM SRDA and HPL, Lem Taylor, Christine Harrison, Fall 2022 - Present
  • Effects of ultra marathon on fatigue measure with force plates, Fall 2022
  • Effects of Ingestion of a Commercially Available Thermogenic Dietary Supplement on REE, Substrate Utilization, and Mood Responses, Funded by EHP Labs, Lem Taylor, Summer 2022 - Present
  • Comparative Differences of Amino Acid Appearance With and Without Probiotic Ingestion, Funded by Increnovo LLC, Lem Taylor, Fall 2022 - Present
  • Effects of Ingestion of a Commercially Available Thermogenic Dietary Supplement on REE, Markers of Fat Metabolism and Mood Responses, Funded by EHP Labs, Lem Taylor, Fall 2022 - Present
  • Comparative Differences Of Amino Acid Appearance Following The Ingestion Of A Vegan Food Source With And Without Probiotic, Funded by SoFar S.p.a., Lem Taylor, Fall 2022 - Present
  • Effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus MPH734 on Acute, Subacute, and Sustained Lactose Tolerance in Healthy Adults, Funded by Manzo Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Chris Lockwood, Spring 2022 - Present
  • Body Composition Characteristics and Knee Injury Prevalence of NCAA Division III Sports Athletes, Supported by HPL, Lem Taylor, Summer 2022 - Present
  • Lower Limb Muscle Activity and Recruitment Patterns Measured via Electromyography in Back Squat Variations, Funded by UMHB Graduate Faculty Research Grant, Lem Taylor, Summer 2022 - Present
  • Presenter Texas ACSM 2023, ultra-endurance fatigue

Academic And Professional Experience

  • Mars Red Baking Company, Sole Proprietor, Current
  • Teaching Assistant Sport Nutrition, Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
  • Teaching Assistant Physiology of Exercise, Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
  • Teaching assistant EXAC 1120/basic swimming, Summer 2023
  • Teaching assistant EXSS 3135/advanced resistance training, Summer 2023
  • Graduate Assistant, Human Performance Laboratory, Summer 2022 - Spring 2023
  • Student Research Assistant, Human Performance Laboratory, January 2022 - July 2022
  • Co-Owner, Operator Miller’s Smokehouse, Texas Monthly Top 50, November 2018 - November 2021
  • Co-Owner Muscovy Coffee Company, October 2019 - November 2021
  • Owner/Operator Miller’s Wild Game Processing, September 2013 - November 2018
  • Owner/Operator Bang and Bow Taxidermy, 2014 - August 2018

Timeline

Sole Proprietor

Mars Red Baking Company
04.2024 - 07.2024

Performance Coach

Future
03.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
02.2023 - 04.2023

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2023 - 03.2023

Teaching Assistant Exercise Physiology

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
09.2022 - 04.2023

Graduate Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2022 - 12.2023

Student Research Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
01.2022 - 07.2022

Co-Owner

Muscovy Coffee Company
10.2019 - 11.2021

Co-Owner, Operator

Miller’s Smokehouse
11.2018 - 11.2021

Owner/Operator

Bang and Bow Taxidermy
01.2014 - 08.2018

Owner/Operator

Miller’s Wild Game Processing
09.2013 - 11.2018

Certified Health And Wellness Coach - Advanced Health And Wellness Coaching

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Healthcare Leadership & Administration & Health and Wellness Coaching Program -

Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) -

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

CPR/AED Certified -

CPR Select

Master of Human Physiology -

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, School of Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, School of Exercise and Sport Science

Teaching Assistant

School of Exercise & Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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