Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

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Expert Details

Restaurant/Hospitality Operations

ID: 734883 Florida, USA

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A 40 year veteran of the restaurant industry, Expert is a graduate of The Cornell School of Hotel Administration. After a successful career as both a corporate Director and an entrepreneur, he now teaches hospitality students at a highly regarded, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Expert now uses his expertise in the industry and outstanding communication abilities as a professor, to help clients present their cases as to the standards of care and responsibility required in the hospitality industry. Engaged for such issues as Dram Shop, Vendor Agreements, Slip, Trip and Fall, Landlord/Tenant or Employee issues, Expert is able to present your case in a logical, complete and compelling manner.
Education, experience and training are critical when determining an expert. He has the education from the best school in the country. Experienced in multiple facets of the restaurant and hospitality industry. Trained by the best, now he trains tomorrows leaders today.

An industry professional with a history of performance, passion and innovation. A powerful combination of experience, leadership skills and education concentrated in the Hospitality arena. Proven successes with corporate operations, small independents and as an entrepreneur.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2018 Degree: PhD Subject: Business Management Institution: Northcentral University
Year: 2012 Degree: MBA Subject: Hospitality Management Institution: Lynn University
Year: 1979 Degree: BS Subject: Hospitality Management Institution: Cornell University
Year: 1977 Degree: Associate Subject: Art and Science Institution: S.U.N.Y @Delhi

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Assistant Professor Department:
Responsibilities:
Assistant Department Chair, Lead Restaurant Faculty Designee, Endowed Chair Recipient, specializing in Restaurant and Bar Management concepts. Topics include operator responsibility to the employee and guest. Liquor liability, food safety, guest safety, sustainability, procurement, labor relations, vendor management, profit management and executive leadership. Course modules include contract management issues, standards of safety and responsibility, as well as operational and financial issues.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: President Department:
Responsibilities:
Provides expert witness and operational consulting services nationwide relating to liquor and food service issues such as Dram Shop, contracts, landlord/tenant, employee issues, standards of care, operational responsibility and other hospitality related concerns. This organization began as a resource website to acclimate students with the “green” supply chain and sustainability concepts. This site highlights over 400 “green” vendors offering thousands of “real” sustainable products.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to 2018 Employer: Florida International University Title: Endowed Chair-Asst. Professor Department: Hospitality Faculty
Responsibilities:
Teaching students about the hospitality industry. Focus on operational and organizational responsibilities to the employee, guest and organization.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2002 to 2009 Employer: China Grill Management Title: Director of Purchasing Department: Corporate
Responsibilities:
Developed and oversaw contract negotiations in three countries for all operational equipment, food, beverage and other supplies for an international restaurant chain.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1995 to 2001 Employer: Restaurant Operator’s Co-op Title: Vice President Department:
Responsibilities:
Organized regional independent operators to form a purchasing co-op that is still in existence today with sales of over $200 MM. Served as Vice President of Purchasing and Chairman of the original primary vendor committee. Increased operator participation over 50% in three years.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1983 to 2001 Employer: Cranberry Bog Companies Title: Owner/ Operator Department:
Responsibilities:
Owned and operated the highest volume white tablecloth restaurant in upstate New York for nearly twenty years. Increased revenues over 80% operating three units in two states. Several quality and community awards.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1981 to 1983 Employer: TGI Friday’s, Dallas Texas Title: General Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
Fastest promoted General Manager in the history of the company. Earned the highest managerial award, The Presidential Gold Star, and also three consecutive “Store of the Quarter” awards.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1979 to 1981 Employer: Houlihan’s, K.C., Missouri Title: Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
First rookie manager to be chosen to open a new operation. Opening team manager in both Phoenix and Mesa Arizona during expansion era.

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