Eve Baum with Award
 
Hospitality and Tourism Administration Instructor, Eve Baum Victory, was certified by the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) as a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE).  Internationally recognized as the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, AHLEI awards the CHE designation to instructors who demonstrate knowledge and experience, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standard of competence as a hospitality professional.
 
David Hughes, Dean of Business, Technical and Early College Programs, said that Eve has been integral to evolving NPC’s Hospitality and Tourism curriculum into a robust and competitive program of study.  “Attaining the CHE certification will surely be the first of many professional milestones for Eve,” Hughes stated.
 
Originally from New York City, Eve Baum Victory holds a Bachelor of Arts degree which she used to pursue a career in marketing communications and event planning. Working on both coasts, she has been responsible for rebranding and developing customer communication strategies for multiple companies as well as managing million dollar tradeshow and meeting budgets.

Relocating to Hot Springs in 2003, she went back to school to earn an Associate of Science in Hospitality and upon graduation, created Chiffonade Chef Services, a personal chef company. Multiple accolades, including the 2012 HSV Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year Award, attest to Eve’s continual growth and pursuit of learning.
 
Providing instructional classes at Garvan Woodland Gardens, The Culinary District, and National Park College’s Hospitality and Tourism Program paved the way for her to attain a position as NPC's Hospitality and Tourism Administration Instructor. As an instructor, Eve not only utilizes her professional skill set but is very proud to have the responsibility of impacting and encouraging students to widen their boundaries and celebrate their achievements.