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Michael Chowansky

Highly Seasoned Hospitality Executive
Havertown,PA

Summary

A highly creative, energetic, entrepreneurial hospitality professional.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

GM - Corp. Services, Catering, Client Experience

Sodexo USA @ Vanguard
Malvern, PA
05.2019 - Current
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Identified and executed opportunities to engage clients.

Owner / COO

Focus Fitness Main Line
Bryn Mawr, PA
05.2013 - 01.2020

Together, with my wife, we:

  • Own and operate an independent consulting service for existing and new restaurants.
  • Owned and operated a chain of full-service boutique fitness studios around the Main Line. (Sold, 2020)
  • Own and operate an outdoor workout program geared towards new mothers.

Regional Director of Bus. Dev. & Catering Sales

Aramark @ The Barnes / Lifeworks
Philadelphia, PA
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Market penetration and expansion along the east coast as well as Silicon Valley
  • Contract negotiation, budget development and implementation
  • Member of the opening team
  • Oversaw an annual budget of $7 million +
  • Developed marketing initiatives to drive revenue.

Director of Catering Sales

Wolfgang Puck Catering - Kimmel Center Complex
Philadelphia, PA
10.2009 - 01.2011

Director of Catering & Events

Caesars Entertainment
Philadelphia, PA
07.2006 - 10.2009

Regional Director of Catering & Events

Einstein Healthcare Network
Philadelphia, PA
09.2000 - 06.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management / Marketing / Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
08.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

Contract development

Sales generation

Marketing campaign development

Corporate event expertise

Client acquisition

Sales strategy

Business development and planning

Analytical problem solver

Territory Management

Timeline

GM - Corp. Services, Catering, Client Experience

Sodexo USA @ Vanguard
05.2019 - Current

Owner / COO

Focus Fitness Main Line
05.2013 - 01.2020

Regional Director of Bus. Dev. & Catering Sales

Aramark @ The Barnes / Lifeworks
01.2012 - 06.2015

Director of Catering Sales

Wolfgang Puck Catering - Kimmel Center Complex
10.2009 - 01.2011

Director of Catering & Events

Caesars Entertainment
07.2006 - 10.2009

Regional Director of Catering & Events

Einstein Healthcare Network
09.2000 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management / Marketing / Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
08.1995 - 05.1999
Michael ChowanskyHighly Seasoned Hospitality Executive