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BRIAN AKER

BRIAN AKER

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I feel very fortunate to have had a highly fulfilling career in hospitality. My growing passion for architecture and design has led me to a pivotal point in my career where I find myself seeking a role in hospitality that focuses on design and will utilize my background in hotel operations to help produce one-of-a-kind luxury properties.

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Employment 

Aimbridge Hospitality / Evolution Hospitality, Venice, CA, US, Hotel General Manager

120 room boutique lifestyle hotel.

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
 

Loews Hotels & Co., Hollywood, CA, US, Hotel Manager

628 room hotel.

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
 

SH Hotels & Resorts, West Hollywood, CA, US, Hotel Manager

235 room new-build hotel.

Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
 

Highgate Hotels, San Francisco, CA, US, Hotel Manager

400 room historic hotel.

Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
 

Highgate Hotels, Honolulu, HI, US, Director of Rooms

839 room resort.

Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
 

Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Honolulu, HI, US, Area Director of Rooms

2 boutique hotels.

Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
 

Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV, US, Hotel Manager

1,233 room casino resort.

Nov 2011 - May 2013
 

Education 

Academy Of Art University, San Francisco, CA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture and Design

Jun 2020 - Dec 2021
 

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, US, Bachelors, Business

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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