Persichilli Michael - Resume

MICHAEL PERSICHILLI
5 Ivy Road, Kings Park, NY 11754 mpersichilli@hotmail.com

(631) 514-9340 www.mpersichilli.weebly.com
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Farmingdale No Degree Obtained 2006 – 2007
State University of New York at Cortland Bachelor of Science, Sports Management 2008 – 2010
Estrella Mountain Community College No Degree Obtained Summer 2015
Arizona State University Major: Dietetics, No Degree Obtained Fall 2015
Suffolk County Community College, Seldon No Degree Obtained Summer 2016
Queens College, City University of New York Bachelor of Science, Dietetics 2017 – 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
SPORTS NUTRITION INTERN Kansas City Royals
Surprise, AZ February 2019 – Present
● Worked closely with Team Sports Dietitian, Erika Sharp, RD, CSSD, throughout the 2019 Major League
Baseball season at the Royals player development complex in Surprise, AZ
● Performed one-on-one counseling sessions with individuals needing to make dietary changes in order to
obtain specific body composition goals or address any diet-related health issues
● Coached players and staff on their food choices during mealtime to help build awareness of their
nutritional needs and empower them to make more informed choices based on their personal goals,
activity level, and the time of day
● Approved weekly menus and provided feedback on meals to kitchen staff at Surprise complex
● Operated shake station during pre- and post-game meals throughout major league spring training
● Led nutrition education classes for the Royals Latin players as well as the scout teams during instructional league
● Handled catering orders for all pre- and post-game meals for three minor league teams
● Wrote feedback reports to the clubhouse manager for all minor league affiliated teams after every homestand for
the purpose of making any necessary adjustments to the food being served to the team
● Created medical nutrition therapy handouts and social media content to educate on relevant nutrition topics
● Performed sweat testing on all major league players in order to optimize individual hydration strategies
● Maintained inventory and restocked all dietary supplements, snacks, and frozen fruit
● Conducted body composition testing on all minor league and rehab players
● Collaborated with the strength and conditioning staff in tracking individual players’ body weight and body
composition trends throughout the season
● Worked with injured players to ensure they utilized optimal recovery nutrition strategies to improve recovery
● Led and operated the nutrition department at the player development complex in Surprise, AZ while team dietitian
was traveling to Royals affiliated teams
● Invited back for the 2020 MLB season
AIDE Physical Therapy & Beyond

Smithtown, NY August 2017 – January 2019
● Observed patients during treatment and tracked the patient’s progress and response to exercise
● Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients performing exercises and functional activities
● Tracked the patients exercises performed and equipment used during every session
● Transported patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support
CREW MEMBER Trader Joe’s

Lake Grove, NY February 2017 – October 2017
 Engaged with customers to answer any questions while offering suggestions based on their nutritional
needs and individual preferences
 Stocked shelves, unloaded delivery orders, and exercised proper food handling and storage procedures
 Educated myself on the latest food trends and nutritional areas of emphasis based on products offered
and consumer demands
KITCHEN ASSISTANT Sur La Table
Lake Grove, NY July 2016 – January 2017
 Prepared and organized food items before every cooking class (mise en place)
 Arranged and cleaned the kitchen in preparation for class – presented cutting boards, knives, and aprons
 Purchased all ingredients for upcoming classes
 Worked closely with students to ensure they followed proper cooking techniques and empowered them to
create unique dishes of their own
MINOR LEAGUE VIDEO COORDINATOR Cincinnati Reds

Goodyear, AZ January 2011 – January 2016
● Created and integrated minor league video program into the organization’s player development plans
● Managed day-to-day operations of the video program and delegated responsibilities amongst six interns
● Hired, trained, and oversaw six interns across the country and Dominican Republic
● Worked with major league team on advanced scouting reports to prepare them for upcoming opponents
● Traveled to all minor league affiliates to ensure standards for program were being met
● Handled video responsibilities at the major league level when needed
● Selected by organization to attend Scout Development Program run by Major League Scouting Bureau
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER Spoons Across America
Brooklyn, NY January 2020 - Present
Spoons Across America develops and facilitates experience-based food education programs for 1st through 5th graders.
 Assisted with “Take a Taste” program where we provide children with an opportunity to taste, prepare,
and share new foods with their classmates while educating them on the benefits of the highlighted foods
SPORTS NUTRITION INTERN US Rowing

Princeton, NJ July 2018 – August 2018
 Prepared recovery shakes and energy bites for the athletes around training and competition
 Made Costco runs to purchase snacks and restocked the kitchen areas at multiple training sites in the area
 Drove to nearby warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to pick up free food products
STUDENT VOLUNTEER SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition) Symposium

Keystone, CO May 2018
 Welcomed attendees and answered any questions they had about the conference
 Prepared dining area for awards dinner
DIETARY AIDE Highfield Gardens Care Center

Great Neck, NY January 2018 – May 2018
 Supervised meals being served to patients to ensure food orders were being executed correctly
 Interviewed new patients for the purpose of creating individual meal plans and entered it into GeriMenu
 Wrote a report at the end of every shift informing head dietitian of any updates on patients
VOLUNTEER/MENTOR Project HEAL

New York, NY June 2016 – February 2017
Project HEAL helps provide support to anyone suffering from an eating disorder during all stages of recovery.
 Attended weekly volunteer meetings to go over logistics for upcoming events, as well as brainstorm new
ways for raising money or providing additional support to anyone in need
 Chosen to be a mentor that provides 1-on-1 support to anyone struggling with an eating disorder
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS November 2015 - Present
SPORTS, CARDIOVASCULAR AND WELLNESS NUTRITION DPG November 2015 - Present
PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE July 2017 - Present

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MICHAEL PERSICHILLI

5 Ivy Road, Kings Park, NY 11754 mpersichilli@hotmail.com

AIDE Physical Therapy & Beyond

CREW MEMBER Trader Joe’s

MINOR LEAGUE VIDEO COORDINATOR Cincinnati Reds

SPORTS NUTRITION INTERN US Rowing

STUDENT VOLUNTEER SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition) Symposium

DIETARY AIDE Highfield Gardens Care Center

VOLUNTEER/MENTOR Project HEAL

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