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Education
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Additional Skills Interests
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Aimee LePage

Shoreline,WA

Summary

To work in education helping students to develop skills, enhance employability, and for personal enjoyment. To be part of a team working toward more equitable opportunities to serve students, educators, and community.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Dean (03/22- Now); Outreach Coordinator

Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central College
04.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges in order to increase recruitment, engagement, and retention.
  • Implemented orientation process to support emerging student needs, including collaboration with student support programs.
  • Devised activities to promote diversity and inclusion within hospitality and
  • Collaborated with community partners to establish meaningful mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for students.
  • Supported faculty and students through program revision to make program more accessible.

Producer, Private Chef, Owner

Team JAM Foods, LLC.
01.2010 - Current
  • TJF is a freelance production and private chef business specializing in live culinary events for education and entertainment - currently contracted as Lead Producer for NYC Wine & Food, SOBE Wine & Food, and Aspen Food & Wine Festivals in collaboration with DevINC.
  • Transformed team of freelance chefs to promote an inclusive and innovative crew - over the last decade became known as the best in the business.
  • Raising over $1M annually to support No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength, God's Love We Deliver, Florida International University - Hosp Mgt, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
  • Dinner service, parties, prepared meal plans, and food education/wine tastings with destination culinary experiences.

Culinary Experience - Summary

Various Locations
09.2008 - 03.2016

Hot Stove Society - Events, Educator (2015 - 16)

Vif - Pastry Chef, Line Cook (2013 - 16)

Cascina Spinasse - Line Cook/Pantry Cook (2010)

Rover's Restaurant - Line Cook (2008-10)

Business Development Manager

Peak Business Coach
03.2006 - 12.2007
  • As first hire, was responsible for building processes and training programs through first years of growth.
  • Implemented strategic plans to diversify consulting portfolio.
  • Planned and executed leadership, team building, and marketing strategy sessions with clients.

Chef, Master Mariner

Cutwater, Inc
04.2002 - 02.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Associate In Applied Arts - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Accreditation compliance
  • Budget management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Community outreach
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Enrollment management
  • Diversity initiatives
  • Student recruitment

Pronouns

she/her

Additional Skills Interests

  • Serving the education community: member of Seattle Public School Board for Prof-Tech programs, board member of Education Foundation with WA Hospitality Association.
  • Inventory management, budgeting; also hiring, training, & team building.
  • Problem solving and creative solutions.
  • Sailing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures.

Affiliations

  • Seattle Public Schools - CTE Advisory Board
  • Washington Hospitality Association - Education Foundation Advisory Board

Timeline

Associate Dean (03/22- Now); Outreach Coordinator

Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central College
04.2016 - Current

Producer, Private Chef, Owner

Team JAM Foods, LLC.
01.2010 - Current

Culinary Experience - Summary

Various Locations
09.2008 - 03.2016

Business Development Manager

Peak Business Coach
03.2006 - 12.2007

Chef, Master Mariner

Cutwater, Inc
04.2002 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Miami University

Associate In Applied Arts - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Seattle
Aimee LePage