Mark Molinaro, Ed.D., CEC

Mark Molinaro, Ed.D., CEC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, Associate Teaching Professor at Northern Arizona University

  • Education

    • Northern Arizona University

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Education - MEd Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Institut Paul Bocuse

      2018 - 2018
      Certificate Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    • Cleveland State University

      1989 - 1994
      BA Anthropology
    • Northern Arizona University

      2019 - 2023
      Doctor of Education - EdD Educational Leadership and Administration
    • New England Culinary Institute

      1996 - 1998
      Associate's degree Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Experience

    • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

      Dec 1997 - Jun 1998
      Cook
    • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC

      Dec 1998 - Jun 2003
      Various

      Line 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 2013
      • Chef Instructor

        Jun 2003 - May 2013
      • Director of Career Services

        Jun 2009 - Jul 2011
      • Executive Chef

        Jun 2005 - Jun 2009
    • American Culinary Federation

      Jan 2008 - now
      CEC
    • Northern Arizona University

      Jun 2013 - now

      Thankful for the invitation to help our team thrive! One of many. More to follow...

      • Executive Director, Associate Teaching Professor

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Senior Lecturer

        Jul 2019 - Jul 2023
      • Chef Lecturer

        Jun 2013 - Jul 2020
    • Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration

      Jul 2023 - now
      Commissioner

      Support the mission of ACPHA and support the growth and excellence of Hospitality Education.

    • AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

      Aug 2024 - now
      Education Certification Advisory Council

      1. 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 2024
      International Visiting Professor

      Teach hospitality-related courses and connect our program with the students, faculty, and administration at Sanda University.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Molinaro, Ed.D., CEC
      Honors 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!