
Mark Molinaro, Ed.D., CEC
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About me
Executive Director, Associate Teaching Professor at Northern Arizona University
Education

Northern Arizona University
2016 - 2018Master of Education - MEd Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Institut Paul Bocuse
2018 - 2018Certificate Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Cleveland State University
1989 - 1994BA Anthropology
Northern Arizona University
2019 - 2023Doctor of Education - EdD Educational Leadership and Administration
New England Culinary Institute
1996 - 1998Associate's degree Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Experience

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Dec 1997 - Jun 1998Cook
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC
Dec 1998 - Jun 2003VariousLine cooking/Sous Chef/Garde Manger Chef at the Cleveland property.Opening Banquet Chef/Trainer at the Half Moon Bay property.Opening Chef Tournant in Banquets at the Battery Park property.

New England Culinary Institute
Jun 2005 - May 2013Chef Instructor
Jun 2003 - May 2013Director of Career Services
Jun 2009 - Jul 2011Executive Chef
Jun 2005 - Jun 2009

American Culinary Federation
Jan 2008 - nowCEC
Northern Arizona University
Jun 2013 - nowThankful for the invitation to help our team thrive! One of many. More to follow...
Executive Director, Associate Teaching Professor
Jul 2023 - nowSenior Lecturer
Jul 2019 - Jul 2023Chef Lecturer
Jun 2013 - Jul 2020

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
Jul 2023 - nowCommissionerSupport the mission of ACPHA and support the growth and excellence of Hospitality Education.

AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Aug 2024 - nowEducation Certification Advisory Council1. To advise on the development of training and professional certificationproducts that reflect hospitality industry standards and improve operational efficiency.2. To advise on best practices for educational and professional development resources for hospitality student and staff learning.3. To build strategic connections that inform best practices for hospitality education, operations, and career preparation. 4. To develop strategies that encourage career growth from pre-career to advanced roles in the industry. Show less

Sanda University
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024International Visiting ProfessorTeach hospitality-related courses and connect our program with the students, faculty, and administration at Sanda University.
Licenses & Certifications
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Communicating In the Language of Leadership
LinkedInJun 2020 - View certificate

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInJun 2020 - View certificate

Flipping the Classroom
LinkedInJun 2020 
Certified Executive Chef
American Culinary Federation -- Official LinkedIn PageJun 2008- View certificate

Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership
LinkedInJun 2020 - View certificate

Establishing Credibility as a Speaker
LinkedInMay 2020 - View certificate

Proven Tips for Managing Your Time
LinkedInJun 2020 - View certificate

Communicating Across Cultures
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Business Acumen for Project Managers
LinkedInJul 2017 - View certificate

Improving Your Listening Skills
LinkedInJun 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mark Molinaro, Ed.D., CECHonors membership Phi Kappa Phi Feb 2018 Your election to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recognizes your hard work and dedication to academic excellence. Only the very top students, faculty, professional staff and alumni reach Phi Kappa Phi status, and we welcome you to our global network of the best and brightest!
Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- frFrench
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