MIKE CHERHONIAK
Baytown
Summary
Safety-focused professional with a decade of experience in high-stress environments, including corrections and educational leadership. Demonstrated success in leading teams to multiple championships while managing safety, compliance, and training programs for diverse groups. Highly organized and adaptable, excelling in team leadership and performance enhancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Strength & Conditioning Coach / Head Wrestling Coach
Lake Mead Christian Ministries
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and managed Strength & Conditioning curriculum for grades 6-12 to enhance student athletic performance.
- Coached athletes in skills development and technique refinement in wrestling and self-defense. male and female athletes in traditional wrestling and self defense techniques.
- Led teams to 4 league championships, 2 regional championships, and 1 state championship.
- Delivered daily instruction and tracked performance records for ~150 students annually to support individual progress.
- Taught students about physiology, body mechanics, and injury prevention to promote safe and effective training practices.
Marketing Operations Analyst
MGM Resorts International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated with Marketing, Accounting, and Finance to streamline invoice processing, enhancing accuracy and timeliness.
- Developed executive-level materials for leadership updates on marketing operations, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies with media partners, promoting transparency and compliance.
- Conducted customer account reconciliations and processed adjustments according to contracts and policy.
Property Manager
Budget Mini Storage
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed full operations of a storage facility including customer service, financial transactions, and property upkeep.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction and facility standards while managing daily operations independently.
- Generated monthly reports and performance graphs to analyze sales and operational statistics.
Senior Corrections Officer
Nevada Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led Defensive Tactics Training for all officers in the facility.
- Monitored daily safety of inmates and officers within the unit, contributing to a secure environment.
- Enforced inmate schedules, officer duties, and facility policies to maintain order and security.
- Documented violations and coordinated with caseworkers to ensure inmate compliance with work programs.
Sergeant / Team Leader
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Led Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team during deployment in Afghanistan, ensuring rapid response to critical incidents.
- Instructed soldiers in hand-to-hand combat weekly for 4 years, enhancing combat readiness and confidence.
- Led physical readiness and performance initiatives as PT NCOIC for platoon, improving overall fitness and mission capability.
- Dedicated 7 years to military service, contributing to unit readiness.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education - Leadership Emphasis
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2018
Skills
- Athletic Training Techniques
- Athletic performance training
- Athletic Performance Assessment
- Curriculum Design
- First Aid Certification
- Safety and Compliance
- Team leadership
- Resource management
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certifications And Achievements
- Army Commendation Medal (2x)
- Army Achievement Medal (3x)
- Post Category 3 Certified
- Certified Army Combatives Instructor
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Multiple coaching championships (League, Regional, State)
Timeline
Strength & Conditioning Coach / Head Wrestling Coach
Lake Mead Christian Ministries
01.2019 - Current
Marketing Operations Analyst
MGM Resorts International
01.2018 - 01.2019
Property Manager
Budget Mini Storage
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Corrections Officer
Nevada Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2016
Sergeant / Team Leader
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2015
Master of Education - Secondary Education - Leadership Emphasis
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University