Michael Neil Collins Amplified Resume2112 Boulder CircleTwin Falls, ID 83301-8344Cell 208-320-3608michael.collins6011@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

April 2015 – PresentTimes-News/MagicValley.com – Twin Falls, IDLee Enterprises, Inc.

Employed as a Retail Advertising Sales Representative. Responsible for Sales of Retail Advertising for the Times-News newspaper and its accompanying website, MagicValley.com. Selling includes print and digital display ad space, website design and services, audience extension campaigns for client websites and other print and digital advertising options. Times-News and MagicValley.com enjoy the Number 1 Audience reach of any media type in Southern Idaho.

January 2006 – Present Faulkner Planetarium, The Herrett Center for Arts & Science – Twin Falls, ID

The College of Southern Idaho

Currently employed as a part-time Show Presenter in the Planetarium Theater. Duties include opening and closing the Theater following established procedures including powering on and off all the computer, sound and projection equipment. Introducing Shows and making Presentations which include Live Sky Astronomical Tours and Scientific Educational Modules. Prior to the Planetarium I was employed as a part-time Adjunct Instructor in the Culinary Arts Department teaching “Menu Marketing and Management” each semester from 2006 through 2011. These positions are in addition to my Full-time career positions.

April 2011 – April 2015Sysco Idaho, Inc. – Boise, ID (Twin Falls District)Sysco Corporation

Employed as a Sales & Marketing Associate. Responsible for Sales, Marketing and Merchandising in over 50 accounts in the Magic Valley area, selling Food, Beverage, Supplies and Services to the Restaurant, Hotel and Food Service Industry. Duties, include regular sales and service calls to clients, client workshops, menu analysis and more.

November 2008 – March 2011Canyon Crest Dining & Event Center – Twin Falls, IDDan Willie Enterprises

Employed as General Manager. Supervised all aspects of this multi-function Restaurant, Lounge, Event Center and Commissary, with significant focus on Front of the House and Beverage operations. In charge of all operational and administrative aspects of the operation including the Restaurant, Lounge & Entertainment, Catering & Banquet Center and a Commissary for the owner’s chain of Convenience stores. Duties included, but were not limited to, hiring staff; training and development; financial budgeting and performance analysis; Capital budgeting; menu design, development and analysis; guest service and relations; food quality oversight; environmental health, safety and sanitation; monitoring management and staff performance and more.

April 2006 – August 2008Blue Lakes Country Club – Twin Falls, IDPrivate Member Owned Golf and Country Club

Employed as General Manager/Chief Operational Officer. In charge of all Club Operations with particular focus on Food & Beverage Operations. Supervised Head Golf Professional and Golf Shop Staff, monitoring all Golf operations. Supervised Golf Course Superintendant and staff, monitoring all course maintenance operations. In charge of all operational and administrative aspects of the Food and Beverage Department including two restaurants, one Lounge, Catering & Banquets and a Lake Snack Bar and Life Guard staff. Duties include, but were not limited to, hiring management and staff; training and development; financial budgeting and performance analysis; Capital budgeting; menu design, development and analysis; guest service and relations; food quality oversight; environmental health, safety and sanitation; monitoring management and staff performance and more.

March 2002 – April 2006 Cactus Petes Resort Casino/Horseshu Casino Hotel - Jackpot, NV.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

Employed as the Director of Food & Beverage. Executive in charge of all operational and administrative aspects of the Food and Beverage Division including four restaurants, one express outlet, Catering & Banquets, Room Service, three Bars, plus two Entertainment Bars, a Showroom and an Outdoor Concert Venue. Duties included, but were not limited to, hiring management and staff; training and development; financial budgeting and performance analysis; Capital budgeting; menu design, development and analysis; guest service and relations; food quality oversight; environmental health, safety and sanitation; monitoring management and staff performance and more.

December 2000 – November 2001 Treasure Island at the Mirage, Resort and Casino – Las Vegas, NV. MGM / Mirage Resorts, Inc. The Steakhouse

Employed as General Manager / Maitre D’ Hotel of this Fine Dining Steakhouse. Supervised all aspects of the Restaurant with primary focus on Front-of-the-House operations.

March 1999 – January 2001 Fiesta Casino Hotel – North Las Vegas, NV. The Maloof Companies

Food & Beverage Division Employed as Assistant Food & Beverage Director. Supervised all aspects of the Food & Beverage Division with significant focus on Front of the House and Beverage operations. The Food and Beverage Division included one Fine Dining Restaurant, two Specialty Restaurants, one 24-hour Restaurant, one Buffet and Banquet operations. It also included five Front Bars, six Service Bars, the Stewarding Department, Employee Dining Area and one Main Kitchen area.

July 1997 – March 1999 Treasure Island at The Mirage, Resort and Casino – Las Vegas, NV. Mirage Resorts, Inc. Food & Beverage Division Employed as Food & Beverage Shift Manager. Supervised the Food & Beverage Division as Shift Manager with primary focus on Front of The House Operations. Oversaw four Fine Dining Rooms, One Specialty Restaurant, one 24-hour Restaurant, one Buffet and the Room Service operation. Also oversaw four Express Service outlets. In addition, oversaw five Front Bars, four Service Bars, the Stewarding Department, Cocktail Service Department and Banquet Department. Prior to assuming the position of Food & Beverage Shift Manager in June of 1998, I served as Assistant Buffet Manager, Express Service Department Manager and Black Spot Grille Restaurant Manager.

January 1996 – July 1997 Luxor Las Vegas, Resort and Casino – Las Vegas, NV.Circus – Circus Enterprises, Inc.

Employed as Buffet Manager of Pharaoh’s Pheast Buffet (formerly Manhattan Buffet); Voted “Best Buffet” – 1997 Review Journal Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll. Supervised two Assistant Managers, one Chef, three Sous Chefs and staff of over 150 employees. Managed all aspects of Buffet operations. Involved in the planning, staging and execution of opening Pharaoh’s Pheast on the new Buffet Level of Luxor Las Vegas. Prior to serving as Buffet Manager, I served as Assistant Beverage Manager from January 1996 to July 1996.

June 1992 – December 1995Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus Restaurants – Temecula, CA.American Restaurant Group, Inc.

Employed as General Manager. Opened this unit. Supervised all aspects ofrestaurant operations. Elected by Company Officials to participate in the Management Advancement Program (M.A.P.). Prior to opening the Temecula unit, I was General Manager of the Sports Arena unit in San Diego, CA.

May 1987- May 1992The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Chula Vista, CA.General Mills Restaurants, Inc.; General Mills Corporation

General Manager. Opened this unit. Supervised all aspects of restaurant operations. Prior to opening this unit, I served as General Manager or Assistant Manager in the following units; Bakersfield, CA; Metro Center, Phoenix; Mesa, AZ; Irving, TX; North Richland Hills, TX and Ridgmar in Fort Worth, TX.

February 1985 – May 1987Overton Imports Limited, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX.

Wine Sales Representative. Sales, Marketing and Merchandising.

February 1981 – February 1985 The Italian Inn and Caruso’s Italian Restaurant - Fort Worth & Dallas, TXKay – Armand Enterprises, Inc.

Managed the restaurant and supervised the dining room at two locations.

Education

1979 - 1984 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.Bachelor of Music: Applied Vocal Performance (incomplete)Honors: Nordan Scholar, T.C.U. Scholar, Dean’s List, Pi Kappa Lambda, Alpha Lambda Delta

Activities: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a Professional Fraternity

Personal

Born: 1960 Status: Married, two children (twins)Hobbies: Golf, Sports, Music and ReadingAffiliations: Authorized Instructor of the “ServSafe” Food Service Sanitation Certification Course by The Educational Foundation of National Restaurant Association; Authorized Instructor of the “Menu Marketing and Management” Certification Course by The Educational Foundation of National Restaurant Association; Certified Instructor for TIPS Alcohol Service Awareness Program (Health Communications, Inc.)