Michael Miller

Michael Miller has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Michael started their career as a PR Director at Bobby McGee's USA Alumni from 1991 to 1993. Michael then worked as the Maui Manager and State Director of Training at Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company, Inc from 1994 to 1996, where they managed multiple locations and handled various aspects of operations. From 1996 to 2003, they served as Manager and Mr. Aloha at Gerard's Restaurant, overseeing day-to-day management, employee training, and inventory. In 2003, they became the Director of Operations and Partner at Tiki's Grill & Bar, a popular restaurant in Hawaii known for its fusion menu and live music. Most recently, from 2017 to 2020, they worked as a Faculty Lecturer in the Business Administration Division at the University of Hawaii - West Oahu.

Michael Miller attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1988 to 1992, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Their field of study included Communication, Business, Management, and Leadership. Michael also completed continuing education but the specific details such as start and end years, degree name, and field of study are not provided. Prior to their university education, Michael attended Maui High School.

In terms of certifications, Michael obtained several qualifications. In 2020, they completed the "FEMA - IS-00800.d entitled 'National Response Framework, An Introduction'" certification from FEMA. Michael also obtained the "IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System" certification and the "IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises" certification, both from FEMA, in 2020 and 2019 respectively. Furthermore, they obtained an Amateur Extra Class operator License from the Federal Communications Commission in 2020.

Other certifications include Technical Specialist from ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, in 2020 and Amateur Radio License General Class and Amateur Radio License Technician Class from the Federal Communications Commission in 2019 and 2018 respectively. Additionally, Michael obtained the Boating Safety Course certification approved by the US Coast Guard and Hawaii DLNR from the BoatUS Foundation in 2014. Michael also completed the CERT- Community Emergency Response Team certification from FEMA in 2012.

Furthermore, Michael acquired the ServSafe: Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association in 2017. Michael holds a Blue Manager Liquor Card for Manager from the Honolulu Liquor Commission obtained in 2019. Additionally, they completed the Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery certification from the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) in 2012.

Michael also holds certifications as an Instructor, Dive Master, and Rescue Diver from PADI. Moreover, they completed the Leadership Training Program, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People from FranklinCovey. Michael has also obtained certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and First Aid from the American Red Cross. Furthermore, they completed The Vintage Program in Wine Appreciation and Service from the University of Hawai'i/ Maui Community College, although the exact details of the certification are not provided.