Kim Otis
Associate Professor, School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism, SUNY SchenectadyCertified ServSafe Instructor & Registered Examination ProctorACF Culinary Cannabis and Edibles Specialized Certification & Instructor
- Role
- Associate Professor at SUNY Schenectady County Community College
- Location
- Schenectady, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kim Otis
Academic BiographyKim Otis has been a professional in the hospitality industry with a lifetime of experience as a result of a successful family business, and a passionate love of the field. Kim served as an adjunct instructor at Schenectady County Community College for close to 20 years before accepting a full time appointment as the lead instructor of casino and gaming management in 2013. Kim works diligently to develop professional relationships within the business community and within the classroom. Kim\'s innate ability to connect with people has been one of her strongest qualities in the success of her students, recognizing and developing their potential long before they might realize their own capabilities. Kim is enthusiastic, generous with time and energy, and sincere. She is a believer in the ability to change lives through education, and is often recognized as the personal cheerleader of her students, many of whom are first generation college graduates. Kim has successfully developed and implemented a Responsible Gaming Ambassador certification for all casino gaming students in cooperation with the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Kim\'s volunteer and philanthropic work include Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, the American Heart Association, and The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.
Experience
Associate Professor
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
May 2022 — Present · Schenectady, NY, US
Professor of Study Abroad, Italian Food and Culture, SSA-201, responsible for development of curriculum, student supervision, international travel and class participation.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
MA, Service Leadership and Innovation
2008 — 2009
Springfield College
BA, English / Communications - Education Concentration
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Editing
- Resume Writing
- Microsoft Word
- Admissions
- Coaching
- Career Counseling
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Teaching
- Experiential Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Leadership Development
- Student Affairs
- Non-Profits
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Event Management
- College Teaching
- Workshop Facilitation
- Hospitality
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Higher Education
- Student Development
- Supervisory Skills
- Marketing
- Policy
- Culinary Skills
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Higher Education Administration
- Nonprofits
- Customer Service
- Volunteer Management
- Training
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