MICHAEL BRUNO
Columbia
Summary
Military officer with over 12 years of experience in medical, cyber, and infantry operations. Currently serving as an Army dietitian with over 6 years experience as an intelligence analyst in the Michigan National Guard. Seeking a commission in the United States Coast Guard to continue military service while making a career change to support maritime operations and national security. Strong desire to serve in Great Lakes District area of operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Dietitian
Moncrief Army Health Clinic
10.2022 - Current
- Provide expert nutritional care to 56,000 eligible beneficiaries and 48,000 students within the Moncrief Army Health Clinic (MAHC) population. Responsible for over 1,000 patient encounters per year.
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans based on the most current evidenced-based guidelines.
- Responsible for developing and implementing community-based nutrition programs and projects on-post to serve the nutrition needs of Fort Jackson's Soldiers, dependent, and retiree population.
- Performed additional military duties serving as Investigating Officer, Range OIC, Expert Field Medic Badge training officer, Staff Ride Action Officer, and Sports Physical Training OIC.
Dietetic Intern
U.S Army-Baylor Dietetic Program
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Completed 66 credit hours with a focus on Performance Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Research, Military Nutrition, and Stability Operations.
- Completed research project using pre-existing data to develop a research protocol, written manuscript, and oral platform presentation.
- Utilized statistical software IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to import, clean, organize, and analyze data.
- Completed 1,350 supervised practice hours in clinical inpatient nutrition, outpatient nutrition, pediatric nutrition, performance nutrition, food service operations, and leadership.
Intelligence Analyst
Michigan National Guard
08.2013 - 02.2020
- Served as Intelligence NCO for 172nd Cyber Protection Team. Served as intelligence liaison with the Michigan State Police. Prior to I was an intel analyst for 125th Infantry Battalion out of Saginaw Michigan.
- Monitored global and regional cybersecurity threats to assess potential impacts on operations of private and public entities in the state of Michigan.
- Collected, analyzed, and disseminated intelligence from multiple sources to support strategic and tactical military operations. Briefed Commanders and staff officers on enemy tactics, capabilities, and courses of action.
- Maintained Top-Secret security clearance and ensured compliance with information security protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Baylor University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
01.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Planning and implementation
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Presentation and communication
Accomplishments
- Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength Program (ARMS) - ARMS is an initial entry training program that helps recruits meet TRADOC ht/wt standards prior to starting Basic Combat Training. Developed nutrition education materials and curriculum, nutrition monitoring and evaluation, train the trainer, and 1-on-1 counseling. Acted as the supporting dietitian for Charlie 2-39 providing nutrition care to over 2,000 recruits with a program success rate of over 95%.
- Future Sentinel Preparatory Course (FSPC) - Assisted U.S. Coast Guard in successfully running the first iteration of their FSPC beta. Helped develop nutrition education materials and curriculum, nutrition monitoring and evaluation materials, and provided 1-on-1 counseling with recruits. Provided continual guidance to replacement dietitian after completion of TDY.
- Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) - Established nutrition presence to allow immediate nutrition care for BCT/AIT trainees. Helped develop screening protocol and tools to identify high-risk trainees being seen by physical therapy and occupational therapy. Provided nutrition therapy to address training-specific needs such as bone stress injury/wound healing, malnutrition, and improving body composition. Conducted data collection on the nutrition environment of trainees in BCT to influence nutrition guidelines for TRADOC.
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Combat Life Saver
- Basic Life Saver
- ServSafe
Timeline
Staff Dietitian
Moncrief Army Health Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Dietetic Intern
U.S Army-Baylor Dietetic Program
08.2020 - 10.2022
Intelligence Analyst
Michigan National Guard
08.2013 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Nutrition
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
Professional Education/Courses
- Basic Combat Training
- Intelligence Analyst (35F) Advanced Individual Training
- Basic Leader Course (NCO Professional Development)
- AMEDD Direct Commission Course
- AMEDD Basic Officer Leader Course
- U.S Army-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition
- Joint Field Nutrition Operations Course (JFNOC)
- U.S Army Combatives Level-1