Bernard Delong Email & Phone Number

Chef Instructor for CUL 124 - Production Experience Laboratory II Provide guidance and direction to students while working directly in the student-run fully functional restaurant. Students will rotate work positions throughout the kitchen being cognizant of the following: general kitchen layout, equipment, sanitation and safety regulations, food selection, storage, preparation and service. The major emphasis of the course is to provide an opportunity for the student to gain experience in all aspects of the back of the house functions. With the rotation of work assignments, the student will be able to use the knowledge and experience to help place them in the industry.

Columbus, Georgia Area

Senior Performance Consultant/Regional Training Manager (2011-Present) •Provided coordination, assessment and delivery of new and existing learning programs. •Collaborated with executive corporate business partners; identified opportunities to support organization’s strategic business goals and objectives through program management and oversight. •Executed programs in leadership, sales, legal, management/development, coaching, retail, commercial and all other corporate business units as needed. •Evaluated program effectiveness on the basis of budgets, overall content, client/customer satisfaction and business impact. •Provided performance caching and follow-up to thirty bank division CEO’s within the company. •Managed, led and directed staff in providing technical and non-technical training in five state region.

South East United States

Regional Training Supervisor (2008-2011)Supervised the activities of training staff engaged in providing technical and non-technical learning delivery services. •Coached, led and managed training team in execution of learning delivery in support of strategic business plan - implementing effective adult learning experiences. •Conducted needs assessments, developed programs including the preparation of materials and facilitation of programs while coaching and evaluating training team in the same. •Contracted with outside vendors in the development and conduct of additional training programs. •Coordinated and assessed curriculum of new and existing learning programs. •Business partner to regional CEO’s supporting organization's business goals and objectives through program management, facilitation and oversight of The Corporate Retail Banking School (RBS.) •Executed and facilitated programs in leadership, legal, management development, retail and commercial sales while evaluating program effectiveness based on budget, content, client/customer satisfaction and business impact.

Valparaiso, Florida

Business Banking Relationship Manager Hand selected upon retirement from the United States Air Force as the financial institution’s only Banking Officer to manage and lead two full service banks. Coached retail teams in customer service and sales while growing a 200 million dollar portfolio. •Established relationships with Air Force Base leadership creating client base and increasing core deposit growth while improving community relations.•Chairman, Military Affairs Committee, Niceville Chamber of Commerce. •Member of the Ft Walton Beach Chamber, Chaired Armed Forces Appreciation Day Committee reporting to the coalition of Chambers (six Chambers, three Counties) •Chaired Education Committee and participated in Economic Development Council developing strategic plan for the implementation of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) leading to successful implementation of the 7th Special Forces and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program into the community. •Provided financial training/education to Eglin, Hurlburt, and Duke AFB personnel as requested by the Base Commander and Family Support Center. Efforts increased Branch Core Deposits and maintained professional military banking relationship with three local Air Force Bases.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

First Sergeant (HR Generalist) Lead advisor to the commander, senior enlisted position to both unit and Eglin AFB. Focal point for motivation, morale, and care of members assigned. Led, directed, counseled, coordinated and executed matters relating to day-to-day operations ensuring goals, objectives, and mission accomplishment in joint-service organizations.•Director and board member of Team Eglin First Term Airman Center. Indoctrinated over 600 new personnel and provided preventative and motivational instruction ensuring rapid indoctrination and morale.•Garnered best recognition program for quarterly and annual awards; 100 percent selection rate for promotion of junior members.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Senior Recruiter/Military Entrance Processing Station SupervisorOrganized and conducted programs to exceed Air Force recruiting goals. Developed and implemented recruiting policy as the Air Force Recruiting liaison and production manager. Supervised recruiting activities, developed marketing programs and facilitated community relations.•Completed 240 formal training hours at the Air Force Sales School, received “Best Salesmanship” award. Exceeded all sales goals four consecutive years; lauded as best recruiter/mentor for North Eastern United States.•National recognition as Senior Air Force Recruiting Liaison, Buffalo Military Processing Station; requested by the Secretary of the Air Force by name to augment recruiting service in 2000. United States Recruiting goals achieved!

Kadean Air Base, Okinawa Japan

Education and Training InstructorPlanned, organized, directed, and facilitated professional military education programs for Air Force, Navy, and civilian personnel. •Provided management consultant services in group dynamics, written and verbal communication, management and leadership, quality control, counseling, and situational leadership. •Completed 216 formal academic hours in academic instructor theory and instruction. Skilled in adult learning techniques through demonstration-performance, teaching interview, guided discussion, case study, and lecture methods of instruction. •Awarded Occupational Instructor Certification and advanced to Director of Operations and facility manager. Provided training to Air Force, Navy, and civilian personnel. •Selected as the United States Air Force’s Instructor of the Year for 1993.

Langley Afb, Virginia

Aircraft Flight Line Manager 1990-1992Aircraft Maintenance Training Instructor 1988-1990Aircraft Mechanic/Flight Line Supervisor 1981-1988

Master'S Of Science, Human Resource Management And Development

Activities and Societies: Member American Culinary Foundation, Member PSC Culinary Club Hot Foods Team,

Bachelor'S Of Science, Industrial Energineering And Technology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Instructor Of Military Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Certified Instructor - Souther Association of Colleges and SchoolsProfessional Military Instructor.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Personal Administration

Associate Of Science (As), Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Bps Culinary Arts And Service Management, Culinary Science/Culinology, Suma Cum Laude 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Student representative to the Dean of Culinary Academics, Paul Smiths College. Student Lead, Advisory Board.