Fine Arts
Michael Skupien
Retired Military Officer
Austin
Summary
Innovative Petty Officer offering 14-year background supervising day-to-day activities of junior officers. Disciplined and respectful professional skillful in supporting units to achieve safe, secure environment and overseeing over 200 active members. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and quickly adapting to constantly changing priorities.
Self-disciplined military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Discovery Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Petty Officer First Class
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Operated electronic sensors and computer systems to collect, analyze and disseminate electronic intelligence.
- Drafted messages and reports to inform leadership of current situations.
- Trained junior officers to develop officers into future leaders.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Oversaw training of more than 8 team members.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Developed and implemented customer service standards and best practices to enforce compliance and meet criteria requirements.
- Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Crew leadership
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Cultural Awareness
Active Listening
Data Entry
Teambuilding
Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Interests
Food and Culture
Volunteering
Reading
Timeline
Chef
Discovery Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
01.2022 - Current
Petty Officer First Class
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2019 - 08.2022
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
05.2001 -