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Vice President, Operations - Universal Destinations & Experiences
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Doug Akers, Icae is listed as Vice President, Operations - Universal Destinations & Experiences at Universal Destinations & Experiences, based in Orlando, Florida, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Doug Akers, Icae.
Doug Akers, Icae previously worked as Vice President, New Venture Operations at Universal Destinations & Experiences and Vice President, Park Operations at Universal Beijing Theme Park & Resort. Doug Akers, Icae holds Tourism - Study Abroad Attachment, Tourism And Travel Services Management from Mci | The Entrepreneurial School®.
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About Doug Akers, Icae
Experienced theme park professional with a demonstrated history of working in the theme park and attractions industry across several disciplines and large scale project launches. Skilled in Operations, Management, Theme Parks, Event Execution, Project Development, Business Development, Hospitality Services and team Leadership. Strong operations professional graduated from the University of Central Florida. Active involvement and certifications from International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
Listed skills include Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Leadership, and 42 others.
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18 roles · 21 years
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Vice President, Park Operations
Universal Beijing Theme Park & Resort
May 2016 - Aug 2022
Director, Attractions Entry Operations, Invites Operations, Ops Admin, & Ticketing System Operations
Mar 2016 - May 2016
Director, Attractions Food & Beverage Department
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPOREOversee operations and culinary operations of Food & Beverage within Universal Studios Singapore
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Director, Business Development Attractions
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE & ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
Director, Attractions
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE OPERATIONS DIRECTORSHARED SERVICES ATTRACTIONS, SEA AQUARIUM, ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK
Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Director, Attractions
SHARED SERVICES ATTRACTIONS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, SEA AQUARIUM, ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
Asst. Director, Attractions Shared Services
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK, SEA AQUARIUM
Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
Asst. Director, Park Operations
MARINE LIFE PARK - ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK - S.E.A. AQUARIUMOpening management team for Adventure Cove Waterpark & S.E.A. Aquarium
Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Manager, Attractions Operations
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPOREOpening management team for Southeast Asia’s First Universal Studios Theme Park
Feb 2009 - Oct 2010
Show Ambassador Manager
Start up team to introduce the IAAPA Show Ambassador Program to Asia ExpoJune 2011 - Singapore, SingaporeJune 2012 - Hong Kong, SARJune 2013 - Singapore, SingaporeJune 2014 - Beijing, China
2011 - 2014
~3 yrs
Manager Of Attractions Operations
Hard Rock Park
Opening management team for world’s first Rock n’ Roll Theme Park
Aug 2007 - Nov 2008
Operations Mgmt Internship
Oversee Zone 3 Duty Manager Coverage within operations department at SeaWorld OrlandoIntern project: Ride Admission Program updates and automation to ease updates across all parksZone 3 assignment: Extreme Zone, Sky Tower, Paddle Boats, Hospitality House, Shamu Happy Harbour, Sharks & Nautilus Theatre
Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
Operations Supervisor
Supervisor, Attractions OperationsSupervisor, Parking & Transportation
Apr 2004 - Jan 2007
Student - President Ftpla
Rosen College Advisory Board
Represent theme park students interests on the advisory committee with industry professionals regarding programming of Rosen College content and courses related to theme parks.
2006 - 2007
~1 yr
Asst. Supervisor Merchandise
Busch Gardens
Asst Supervisor, Merchandise, Retail RevenueAsst Supervisor, Merchandise, VIP Tours & Parkwide VendingAsst Supervisor, Merchandise, Stroller RentalsTeam Member, Merchandise, Retail Operations
Jun 1998 - Apr 2006
5 education records
Doug Akers, Icae education
Tourism - Study Abroad Attachment, Tourism And Travel Services Management
Mci | The Entrepreneurial School®
Paris, France
Iaapa Institute Of Attractions Managers
Iaapa Executive Education
San Diego State University
B.S. In Hospitality Managment, Theme Park & Attractions
University Of Central Florida
General Studies / Civil Engineering
University Of South Florida
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What company does Doug Akers, Icae work for?
Doug Akers, Icae works for Universal Destinations & Experiences.
What is Doug Akers, Icae's role at Universal Destinations & Experiences?
Doug Akers, Icae is listed as Vice President, Operations - Universal Destinations & Experiences at Universal Destinations & Experiences.
Where is Doug Akers, Icae based?
Doug Akers, Icae is based in Orlando, Florida, United States while working with Universal Destinations & Experiences.
What companies has Doug Akers, Icae worked for?
Doug Akers, Icae has worked for Universal Destinations & Experiences, Universal Beijing Theme Park & Resort, Resorts World Sentosa, Asian Attractions Expo - Iaapa, and Hard Rock Park.
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What schools did Doug Akers, Icae attend?
Doug Akers, Icae holds Tourism - Study Abroad Attachment, Tourism And Travel Services Management from Mci | The Entrepreneurial School®.
What skills is Doug Akers, Icae known for?
Doug Akers, Icae is listed with skills including Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Customer Service, Training, and Operations Management.
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