John Holowaty

About John Holowaty

In everything I do, I believe in the power of connecting deeply with people. I aim to listen well, understand what truly matters, and help illuminate the gifts of those around me—whether that’s within a team, a business, or a partnership.I see business as a living ecosystem. My approach starts with clarity: understanding why an organization exists, who it serves, and the impact it hopes to make. From there, I work outward—aligning people, culture, operations, and customer experience so the business can grow in a healthy, sustainable way.My career has been intentionally shaped to give me a broad, practical perspective. I’ve helped startups secure funding and launch, managed operations and inventory for an industry-leading technology company, and led rebrands and marketing initiatives from the inside. Today, I help lead and scale multi-location hospitality businesses, with a focus on culture, leadership development, and creating environments where people love to work and customers love to return.I believe people power businesses. When teams are supported, aligned, and inspired, business becomes a force for meaningful impact.Always open to thoughtful conversations and connections.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Thump Coffee

   Jan 2023 — Present · Bend, OR, US

Education

• Siena Heights University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2013

Skills

• Leadership
• Business Development
• Financial Analysis
• Social Media
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Basic Html
• Social Networking
• Time Management
• Communication
• Small Business
• Business Analytics
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Research
• Event Planning
• Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Business Planning
• Financial Accounting
• Critical Thinking
• Outdoors
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Small Business Development
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Club Development
• Teamwork