Joseph D'Alessandro
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Joe is an exceptional person, as well as an intelligent and hard-working entrepreneur. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals and does a great job of instilling this same drive in his staff. He is very motivational and understanding, and helped me grow professionally as well as personally. His encouraging management style and direction helped me get a full time job after only a few short months as a marketing intern. Joe's understanding of branding and marketing prepared me for the role I am in now, and also helped me gain the confidence to maintain my position for a long time to come.
Joe is an extremely smart entrepreneur. He is an experienced recruiter who puts a lot of thought into the most strategic ways he can serve his clients. Because he's worked in the restaurant industry prior to starting SHS, Joe is able to know what the client wants before they tell him, which makes customers feel comfortable working with him. Joe's great connection with the customers and relentless perseverance to always make the customer happy has lead him to much sucess. Not only do customers want to work with Joe, so do his employees. SHS is a place you'd want to work because of their core values. Joe is an extremely caring and ethical man. It's more of a family feel environment, rather than a cut throat agency. He truly values each employee and will try to use each person's strengths to excel the company. He's more than a manager: he's a leader! Most of all, Joe's a great mentor. He is more than willing to share all of his knowledge with others. I'm immensely grateful to have started my career at SHS because he's taught me so much.
Joe is an exceptional person, as well as an intelligent and hard-working entrepreneur. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals and does a great job of instilling this same drive in his staff. He is very motivational and understanding, and helped me grow professionally as well as personally. His encouraging management style and direction helped me get a full time job after only a few short months as a marketing intern. Joe's understanding of branding and marketing prepared me for the role I am in now, and also helped me gain the confidence to maintain my position for a long time to come.
Joe is an extremely smart entrepreneur. He is an experienced recruiter who puts a lot of thought into the most strategic ways he can serve his clients. Because he's worked in the restaurant industry prior to starting SHS, Joe is able to know what the client wants before they tell him, which makes customers feel comfortable working with him. Joe's great connection with the customers and relentless perseverance to always make the customer happy has lead him to much sucess. Not only do customers want to work with Joe, so do his employees. SHS is a place you'd want to work because of their core values. Joe is an extremely caring and ethical man. It's more of a family feel environment, rather than a cut throat agency. He truly values each employee and will try to use each person's strengths to excel the company. He's more than a manager: he's a leader! Most of all, Joe's a great mentor. He is more than willing to share all of his knowledge with others. I'm immensely grateful to have started my career at SHS because he's taught me so much.
Joe is an exceptional person, as well as an intelligent and hard-working entrepreneur. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals and does a great job of instilling this same drive in his staff. He is very motivational and understanding, and helped me grow professionally as well as personally. His encouraging management style and direction helped me get a full time job after only a few short months as a marketing intern. Joe's understanding of branding and marketing prepared me for the role I am in now, and also helped me gain the confidence to maintain my position for a long time to come.
Joe is an extremely smart entrepreneur. He is an experienced recruiter who puts a lot of thought into the most strategic ways he can serve his clients. Because he's worked in the restaurant industry prior to starting SHS, Joe is able to know what the client wants before they tell him, which makes customers feel comfortable working with him. Joe's great connection with the customers and relentless perseverance to always make the customer happy has lead him to much sucess. Not only do customers want to work with Joe, so do his employees. SHS is a place you'd want to work because of their core values. Joe is an extremely caring and ethical man. It's more of a family feel environment, rather than a cut throat agency. He truly values each employee and will try to use each person's strengths to excel the company. He's more than a manager: he's a leader! Most of all, Joe's a great mentor. He is more than willing to share all of his knowledge with others. I'm immensely grateful to have started my career at SHS because he's taught me so much.
Joe is an exceptional person, as well as an intelligent and hard-working entrepreneur. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals and does a great job of instilling this same drive in his staff. He is very motivational and understanding, and helped me grow professionally as well as personally. His encouraging management style and direction helped me get a full time job after only a few short months as a marketing intern. Joe's understanding of branding and marketing prepared me for the role I am in now, and also helped me gain the confidence to maintain my position for a long time to come.
Joe is an extremely smart entrepreneur. He is an experienced recruiter who puts a lot of thought into the most strategic ways he can serve his clients. Because he's worked in the restaurant industry prior to starting SHS, Joe is able to know what the client wants before they tell him, which makes customers feel comfortable working with him. Joe's great connection with the customers and relentless perseverance to always make the customer happy has lead him to much sucess. Not only do customers want to work with Joe, so do his employees. SHS is a place you'd want to work because of their core values. Joe is an extremely caring and ethical man. It's more of a family feel environment, rather than a cut throat agency. He truly values each employee and will try to use each person's strengths to excel the company. He's more than a manager: he's a leader! Most of all, Joe's a great mentor. He is more than willing to share all of his knowledge with others. I'm immensely grateful to have started my career at SHS because he's taught me so much.
Experience
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Chicago Importing Company
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2020 - Present
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SHS
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Brazil
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder/Owner - Strategic Hospitality Search
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Jul 2002 - Present
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Real Producers Magazine
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publisher
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
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Managing Member/Tax Matters Partner
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Jun 2006 - Oct 2019
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The French Pastry School
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Career Services
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Apr 2010 - Jul 2019
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Christian Business Fellowship
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2018
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T.F. Processors, Inc.
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United States
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Vice President & Director
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May 2006 - Feb 2014
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Ritt-Ritt & Associates
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Business Consulting and Services
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Hospitality Recruiter
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Aug 2000 - Jul 2002
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D'Alessandro's
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United States
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Restaurants
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Chef-Proprietor
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Sep 1997 - Aug 2000
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Diversey Consulting
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Aug 1996 - Sep 1997
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Rosebud Restaurant Group
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Chef
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Mar 1995 - Aug 1996
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Levy Restaurants
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Chef
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Feb 1991 - Mar 1995
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Education
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1985 - 1989
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Addison Trail High School
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