Michael Van Emmenes, MBA Pmp
About Michael Van Emmenes, MBA Pmp
Michael Van Emmenes is an experienced Operations and Portfolio Lead at Yale University, specializing in team leadership and operational efficiency. He has a strong background in food and beverage management, having held various leadership roles at Hilton Worldwide and other hospitality organizations.
Current Role at Yale University
Michael Van Emmenes serves as the Operations and Portfolio Lead at Yale University since 2018. In this position, he facilitates workflow between departments to ensure efficient relationships and alignment of goals. He leads a team responsible for managing six applications, emphasizing team leadership, training, and vendor relationship management. Additionally, he conducts monthly operational and financial review meetings that focus on trend analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
Previous Experience at Hilton Worldwide
Michael Van Emmenes held various roles at Hilton Worldwide from 2004 to 2014. He started as a Food and Beverage Manager at Hilton Atlanta, where he worked for three years. He then served as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Palmer House Hilton for two years. Following this, he worked as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Orlando for two years. His last role at Hilton was as Director of Food and Beverage at Capital Hilton in Washington, DC, from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Michael Van Emmenes has a diverse educational background in hotel management and business administration. He studied at the Swiss Hotel Management School from 2004 to 2007, achieving a degree in Hotel Management. He later attended Cornell University, where he completed a certificate in Hotel Real Estate and Asset Management in 2009. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University from 2017 to 2020, focusing on Business Administration and Business Intelligence. Additionally, he obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management in 2017.
Implementation of Operational Dashboards
In his professional career, Michael Van Emmenes implemented operational and financial dashboards using Tableau and PowerBI. This initiative aimed to enhance fiscal visibility and accountability within the organizations he worked for, contributing to improved decision-making processes.
Leadership and Team Management
Michael Van Emmenes demonstrates strong leadership skills in his current role at Yale University. He leads a team focused on application management, ensuring effective training and vendor relationships. His approach includes conducting monthly operational and financial review meetings, which are crucial for trend analysis and identifying areas for improvement.