Michael Cafarelli
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Credentials
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Advanced Skills & Standards
Project Adventure, Inc. -
Adventure Programming
Project Adventure, Inc. -
Camp Director - Certificate of Added Qualification
American Camp Association -
Technical Skills Intensive
Project Adventure, Inc. -
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Cornell University - Residential Child Care Project -
Wilderness First Responder
SOLO Wilderness Medical School
Experience
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Rustic Kitchen
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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2015 - Present
New American Cuisine served in an Old World Style Bistro at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvaniawww.rustickitchen.biz/storywww.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ8XnkXwoFw New American Cuisine served in an Old World Style Bistro at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvaniawww.rustickitchen.biz/storywww.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ8XnkXwoFw
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The Studio Kitchen
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder / CEO / Executive Producer
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2021
A unique culinary entertainment destination offering chef-hosted dining experiences, hands-on classes, and television productions.4x New England Emmy Awards | 100,000+ guests served | 3,000+ live shows producedProducer of THE FOODIE - www.thefoodie.showwww.TheStudio.Kitchen A unique culinary entertainment destination offering chef-hosted dining experiences, hands-on classes, and television productions.4x New England Emmy Awards | 100,000+ guests served | 3,000+ live shows producedProducer of THE FOODIE - www.thefoodie.showwww.TheStudio.Kitchen
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Bar Rustic
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2020
Blending modern urban sensibility with classic American cuisine. Wood fired cooking and twenty local craft brews on tap.Family owned and operated.Featured by Phantom Gourmet, NBC Boston, South Shore Living, and New England Living. Blending modern urban sensibility with classic American cuisine. Wood fired cooking and twenty local craft brews on tap.Family owned and operated.Featured by Phantom Gourmet, NBC Boston, South Shore Living, and New England Living.
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Cafarelli Concepts
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Co-Founder | COO
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2020
Hospitality & Live Entertainment Venue Concept Development, Consultation, and Project ManagementInquire by Message.Visit www.cafarelliconcepts.com for more information Hospitality & Live Entertainment Venue Concept Development, Consultation, and Project ManagementInquire by Message.Visit www.cafarelliconcepts.com for more information
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WeWork
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Soho South
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
Served community of 500 creators in a cozy, 19th century, 6-story cast iron building in the heart of Soho. Steward for diverse space ranging from recording studios and entertainment kitchens, to 3D printing labs, sales floors, and trading desks. Led team responsible for building operations, culture, compliance, and mechanical, electrical, and technology systems. Provided individual and group networking, hospitality, education, and counseling. Grew occupancy from 83% to 97% with reduced organizational attrition and operating expenses.Responsible for fostering human connection through collaboration and holistic support both personally and professionally.
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Assistant Camp Director & Boy's Head Counselor
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May 2015 - 2017
• Co-led daily programming for traditional summer camp of 100 campers & 25 staff• Co-led staff support and evaluation, camper behavior support, and community-building• Co-led new Teen Leadership & Counselor Training program• Developed schedules, managed inventory, and provided transportation logistics• Acted as steward for 65-acre wooded site, beach waterfront, and living quarters • Co-led daily programming for traditional summer camp of 100 campers & 25 staff• Co-led staff support and evaluation, camper behavior support, and community-building• Co-led new Teen Leadership & Counselor Training program• Developed schedules, managed inventory, and provided transportation logistics• Acted as steward for 65-acre wooded site, beach waterfront, and living quarters
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The Cooking Show
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Nov 2011 - 2016
3-Time Regional Emmy® Award Winning Show (Best Interstitial, Best Program Host, and Best Set Design) 3-Time Regional Emmy® Award Winning Show (Best Interstitial, Best Program Host, and Best Set Design)
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Finance Coordinator & Office Manager
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
Our team raised $10+ million and hosted 100+ events in 7 months. As Finance Coordinator, I performed fundraising, event planning, voter outreach, donor support, correspondence, research, database management, legal compliance, and staffing.As Office Manger, I maintained our 8,000 sq-ft physical space and performed furnishing, inventory management, vendor coordination, onboarding, security, IT, building maintenance, and sanitation.I also recruited and supervised volunteers & interns and served on the Advance team for statewide bus tour contributing to logistics planning, location clearance, media relations, crowd management, and law enforcement coordination.
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SeriousFun Children's Network
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Horvitz Leadership Fellow
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
"More than two decades ago, Paul Newman had a vision: imagine if children living with serious illnesses had the chance to simply be children. To just have fun. So he started a camp where kids could, in his words, “raise a little hell.” Today, we continue Paul’s legacy with SeriousFun Children’s Network, a growing global community of over 30 independently managed and financed camps and programs. Our dedicated team helps children and their families reach beyond illness to discover joy, confidence and a new world of possibilities—always free of charge."
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor
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Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman in 1988, is a nonprofit, year-round center serving more than 20,000 children and families coping with chronic and life threatening illnesses, all completely free of charge. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman in 1988, is a nonprofit, year-round center serving more than 20,000 children and families coping with chronic and life threatening illnesses, all completely free of charge.
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Rustic Kitchen
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Associate
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Apr 2010 - Feb 2012
Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Public Relations, Research, Web Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Public Relations, Research, Web Design, Graphic Design, Social Media
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Intern
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2009
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South Shore YMCA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cabin Counselor / Windsurfing & Kayaking Instructor
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2009
Established in 1928, the South Shore YMCA Camp Burgess and Hayward has been a leader in Massachusetts camping for over 80 years. Located on Cape Cod, the brother-sister camps are situated on over 300 acres of forests, meadows and sparkling freshwater ponds. The program provides campers with an engaging and supportive environment that encourages hands-on learning, self-expression, leadership building, and an appreciation for the natural world. By learning new skills, campers develop self confidence and self respect, based on an appreciation of their own worth as individuals. Campers experience independence and problem solving skills as they learn to live and explore their interests with other children.
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Rustic Kitchen
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Host, Food Runner & Bar Back
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2006 - 2009
Boston, Massachusetts and Hingham, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts and Hingham, Massachusetts
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Education
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Doctor of Law - JD -
University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Program in Producing, School of Theater, Film & Television -
Northeastern University
Master's Degree, Management for Nonprofit & Public Organizations, Concentration in Leadership -
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Bachelor's Degree, Management and Organizational Behavior with Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies -
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Summer Intensive -
Upright Citizens Brigade
Improv -
Boston College High School
High School