Robert Blake

Robert Blake is an experienced professional in dining services and management education. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Dining Services at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro since June 2021, Robert leads a team focused on talent development, client relationships, and financial goals, while collaborating with culinary teams to implement new programs. Previous experience includes founding and owning TrainersDirect from October 1998 to June 2021, where Robert specialized in management education and consulting, and serving as General Manager for Tailwind Concessions, overseeing airport dining operations. Robert's background also includes roles at Compass Group and the American Management Association, where skills in operations management and partnership development were honed. Robert began a career in the United States Air Force, where responsibilities included security management and training. Education includes credentials from Clinton Community College and the Community College of the Air Force.