Michael Rivera is a Executive Director at Jee Foods. He possess expertise in leadership, nonprofit organizations, teamwork, management, volunteering and 12 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I am writing this recommendation for Mr. Michael Rivera, a student that I have come to know very well during his time at Ross High School. Michael has made the most of his educational opportunities thus far by taking a rigorous course load including multiple Advanced Placement and College Credit Plus courses. He has met this challenge with great success. He maintains a 4.15 GPA (on a 4 point scale) and currently ranks in the top 10% of his class. Michael is a young man who is not only very involved at school; he excels at it. He was selected to be part of our Student Athlete Leadership Team and was a member of our Mock Trial Team. Michael is also the Treasurer of the National Honor Society and a member of the baseball and cross-country teams. He takes a great deal of pride in being a student at Ross and always positively represents the school within the community. Michael’s positive energy flows beyond the walls of high school. His leadership as CEO of the non-profit JEE Foods has been remarkable. I have witnessed first-hand Michael in action during meetings as well as dealing with stakeholders and the way he comports himself as well as his business acumen would be the envy of seasoned veterans. As you can see, Michael is a hardworking and well-rounded person. From personal interactions with Michael, I can attest to the fact that he is a young man who possesses tremendous character. Michael is always polite and respectful of his peers and his teachers. I have never heard him raise his voice in anger or speak to anyone in a demeaning or sarcastic manner. Michael is the type of student that makes being an educator worthwhile. Based upon his unwavering character, strong leadership, and great potential for success, your organization will not find a more worthy candidate than Mr. Michael Rivera. " and "Michael is a born leader. Early in his high school career I noticed an innate ability to lead his peers. He is able to show empathy while encouraging kindness and respect. These are not things that are taught, these are characteristics someone is born with and realizes they need to be practiced like any other valuable skill. Even though Michael is a Senior in high school and about to graduate, he carries himself like a seasoned professional business person. Michael has been the recipient of many awards while we have been working together, but he remains humble and realizes there is yet a lot to learn and he is willing to put in the effort to do so. "