Dr. Jean Yannis Suvatjis, the new Academic Director of Alpine Center

 He has taken on the post of Academic Director as of 1 June 2013. Also holds the title of International Academic Dean of Swiss Alpine Center as Alpine is expanding to new countries. He teaches Entrepreneurship & Business Planning, Marketing and Research Methods.



On the left Dr. Jean Suvatjis. On the right Mr. Eric Hofmann, President of Alpine Center Switzerland, Gea Alpine Center.

Dr. Jean Yannis. Suvatjis
“A Research and Professional Marketing / Management Expert”

Academic Qualifications / Education
The University of Birmingham, U.K.
Ph.D., Commerce/Brand Marketing

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
MBA-Operations Management

Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Masters in Management

Webster University, St. Louis, MO 
Masters in Marketing

University of Findlay, Findlay Ohio  
Bachelors Degree in Economics/Finance
 
Professional Experience in the Domestic and International Market
Athens Graduate School of Management / Nottingham Trent University     
Academic Director / Head of  Brand Marketing &  Research Methodology 
EMI Development and Training Consultants S.A, Athens                         
Marketing Director / Vice President
EMI Educational and Training Centre, Athens
Director of the Center
AGT., Inc.  Chicago, IL.              
Marketing Director / Interim General Manager
MOLEX Fiber Optics.  Lisle, IL.                   
Assistant to V.P. of Marketing
CONTESSA HELENA FRAGRANCES Chicago, IL.                
Marketing Manager
GALAN INSTITUTE OF COSMETOLOGY Chicago, IL.                
Assistant to the General Manager
G&G MANUFACTURING Harwood Heights, IL.                 
Group Product Manager
SHOOTERS Incorporated    Homewood / Streamwood / Harwood IL              
Operations Manager

Consulting Work and Job Assignment with the following companies
OTE – Organization of Telecommunication if Greece
A.G. Petzetakis A.E – Plastic Manufacturer
SEVE
Drakos Polemis
ETNA – European Training Needs Program for SME’s
MIGATO – Footwear Company
Linea Hellenica – Exhibition Organizer 
AIGIOCHROM - Paint Manufacturers
C. Vellis S.A. - Plastic Manufacturer
ΕΥDΑP Utility Company
KOSTA BODA - Giftware Retailer
FYROGENIS Α.Β.E.Ε. - Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
ELITE AEBEE - Footwear Manufacturing
HELM HELLAS S.A. - Manufacturer of Transportation and Moving Systems
ΜΑΡΚΟΥ S.A. -  Importer, Converter and Seller of Paper Products
House of Agriculture, (Geoponiko Spiti) Agricultural Products
ELTA, Hellenic Post
NEL Naval Company of Lesvos
Cooperative Union of Aegealia – Olive Oil.
MARKO WINES

Teaching Experience
More than 20 years in distinguished academic institutions in Greece and abroad.

 

 

Let us all welcome Dr. Jean Suvatjis to the Alpine family.

 

 

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Testimonial *Hotel Management

Lena Dukhovenko

 

“Joining the Swiss ALPINE Center for my hospitality management higher education was the best decision I made in my life. Throughout the years studying for my Bachelor’s Degree, I have gained the invaluable knowledge and experience to become who I am today  and what I have achieved so far!  Alpine gave me wings to fly. I set out to do my internship in Shanghai and then found myself applying for a position with a leading hotel in New York!  These experiences prepared me for the next move to become a Business Development Executive at  Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel in Dubai!   Now few years after graduation, I miss the ALPINE culture and the family of teachers & friends acquainted throughout the years of studying. Thank you very much for preparing me so perfectly well to the complex working environment of hospitality!”

Lena Dukhovenko
Business Development Executive - Groups
Burj Al Arab

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Oh yes! We are so proud of our GRADUATES!!!

A surprise visit to the Alpine premises!

A surprise visit to our office on 28 May 2013 from Alpine Graduate Mike Mamais! 

We love it when graduates walk in and share their wonderful experiences!! Mike Mamais is on a break from Disney Cruise Lines where he is having a fabulous and very well paid experience. Pictured here with Catherine Papavasiliou Gellis, Career & Placement Manager!

Mike Mamais graduated from Alpine in 2010 with a BA in International Food& Beverage Management. 

He worked in Crete at a 5 star property when Alpine announced the arrival of a guest lecturer, Ramon Amore to deliver a course in cruise ship hotel operations and recruit interested graduates interested in working on Disney Cruise Lines. 

After three mandatory interviews Mike found himself cruising the Caribbean aboard Disney Cruise Lines as Assistant Dinning Room Server. 

In Mikes’ own words, “working in Disney Cruise Lines is an opportunity of a lifetime! The hours are long and at times work is tough, but the experiences and compensation gained are well worth it. I am very impressed by the professionalism of all the employees; we all have one goal which is to give our guests the best possible experience on the cruise. The company gives us incentive and motivates us to give our best because we as employees are very well taken care of also.” 

“Working with Disney for me is also an opportunity to travel to many ports of call, and meeting interesting people from all over the world. I am now in Greece for two months of holiday before I begin the cruise season again - this time in Europe with ports of call Spain, France, Italy and Greece. I am looking forward to also starting my new position as a Dining Room Server in the Gourmet Restaurant; where else can someone work toward a promotion after only five months!" As for remuneration and benefits, Mike could not have wished for more!! Salaries are incomparable with land positions! 

“I am happy to say that Alpine has given me the foundation and the educational tools and skills that are in high demand in today’s workplace. I am comfortable knowing that I have received from Alpine that which is needed in this highly competitive field.”

you may also want to read Testimonial *Hotel Management (Mike Mamais)
 

The Chef behind Culinary Arts at Alpine Center

• He is Italian.
• Hotel and Culinary studies in Italy.
• Awarded in national and international competitions for his recipes.
• Excellent Italian cooking skills; traditional cuisine - modern and creative cuisine - Mediterranean cuisine - Northern Italian cuisine -Venetian cuisine - light and healthy cuisine - Classic cuisine - Real genuine cuisine - International cuisine.
• Good Italian pastry skills for restaurants; classic-modern-creative styles.
• Speaks Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, notions of other languages as well.
• Worldwide experience with multi-cultural staff.
• Knowledge of restaurant management.
• Knowledge of bar business including cocktail, coffee and wine knowledge.
• Many years of experience in Restaurants, Hotels, Food Factories and Institutes, but also part-time or private collaborations and promotions, in Korea, Russia, French Guyan, Italy, Tunisia, Germany, Brazil, Japan, Spain, China, Mexico and Greece.
• Course Tutor of the Culinary Arts programme at Alpine Center since October 2011. 

Chef Stefano Zamboni

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Chef Stefano Zamboni creations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alpine Center and Chef Stefano Zamboni



Brilliant delicacies prepared by Chef Stefano Zamboni and CAD students for the PParents Evening at Alpine Center.

The Executive Chef, Stefano Zamboni, with second year Chef students.

 

The Chef behind Culinary Arts at Alpine Center. Coming soon.

Easter wishes 2013

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Happy Easter Wishes from the President

Dear valued Alpiners,

As we all prepare to celebrate the Easter season I’d like to extend my best wishes for a happy and holy Easter to everyone at Alpine Center, their families, and beyond!

The great gift of Easter is  hope - hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake! Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength, hope and happiness.

I am grateful to all our beloved Alpiners for being so special and for supporting the growth of the Department during this period of transition and financial difficulties!

I wish you and your families all the best for Easter and a happy, safe and restful holiday.

With love,
Sybil

Sybil Hofmann
President, International Programmes

Swiss Alpine Center | The Swiss Business School for International Hotel & Tourism Management Education, Switzerland