Aaron Fish, MBA

Current

Director, Dining Services at Lakeview Village

Past

Food & Beverage Manager at Lodgian
Event Management Intern at Marriott Hotels
Charles Court Supervisor at The Broadmoor

Computer Programmer at Kansas State University

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Education

Baker University
Kansas State University

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Industry

Hospitality

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Aaron Fish, MBA’s Summary

As an experienced divisional director with a strong background in functional level strategy, marketing and operations, I am able to provide innovative and unique approaches to my employers and clientele.

My experiences include a wide variety of projects in many different fields including, Hospitality & Event Management, PR/Communications, Healthcare, Technology, Business Management & Strategic Planning/Development.

Aaron Fish, MBA’s Specialties:

Customer Service & Client Relations
Staff Development & Leadership
Marketing & Communication Strategies
Event Management
Product Development
Budget Forecasting & Management
Inventory & Cost Controls

Aaron Fish, MBA’s Experience

Director, Dining Services

Lakeview Village

(Hospitality industry)

November 2003 — Present (5 years 9 months)

Provide general management and program oversight for dining, catering & retail operations for the largest country club style retirement community in Kansas. Position entails strategic planning, department development & public relations as well.
Food & Beverage Manager

Lodgian

(Public Company; LGN; Hospitality industry)

October 1997 — November 2003 (6 years 2 months)

Over course of employment worked way up from Banquet Captain to Banquet Manager to Food & Beverage Manager. This final position oversaw all food & beverage operations, which included 12,000 sq. ft. of event space, 2 restaurants, hotel lounge and kitchen operations.
Event Management Intern

Marriott Hotels

(Public Company; MAR; Hospitality industry)

May 2001 — August 2001 (4 months)

Internship was a hands-on experience working various roles in a convention hotel with nearly 400 guest rooms & over 14,000 sq. ft of event space. Duties included work in Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, Banquets, Vendor Relations and Project Management.
Charles Court Supervisor

The Broadmoor

(Privately Held; Hospitality industry)

May 2000 — August 2000 (4 months)

Position was a seasonal role/internship and entailed providing supervision for the 5-star restaurant at this AAA 5-diamond resort. Duties included daily oversight of service, kitchen and utility staffs for various shifts. Duties required extensive knowledge of wine, food & service standards needed to meet customer expectations.
Computer Programmer

Kansas State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 1996 — August 1997 (1 year 8 months)

Provided programming support for university's Division of Continuing Education. Duties also included customer support and software research.

Aaron Fish, MBA’s Education

Baker University

MBA , Marketing , 2006 — 2008
Kansas State University

B.S. , Hospitality Management , 1996 — 2002

Minor in Business Administration
Concentration in Mass Communications

Activities and Societies:

Triangle Fraternity, KSDB Radio, Hospitality Management Society, Travel & Tourism Educational Web Development