Owen Rosten

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ABOUT OWEN ROSTEN

SENIOR EXECUTIVE FOR CAMPUS DINING & AUXILIARY SERVICES I have over 12 years of success in Senior Executive Campus Dining roles with a track record of developing, implementing, and managing higher education programs that enhance the quality of student life, drive campus community engagement and student retention, and deliver profitable results. My background includes working with all stakeholders to provide comprehensive university dining and related services that enhance student life, including internal/outsourced vending, OneCard, and custodial services. I am particularly strong in leading change and new programs that address evolving preferences and needs of diverse student populations. SKILLS & CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:* Overseeing multimillion-dollar dining contracts encompassing dining halls, meal plans, camp and conference operations, retail programs, and catering services.* Providing leadership for planning and oversight of dining, catering, and retail food services including operations, policies, pricing, facilities management, capital project planning, contracts, and sustainability practices.* Developing and implementing strategic master plan for campus growth requiring facility renovations/replacements and concept offerings in conjunction with residential services, university center, facilities management, and vendor partners.* Interfacing with stakeholders to develop objectives and optimize performance for all campus dining venues.* Leveraging technology, feedback analytics, and metrics to assess program excitement, participation, and satisfaction, monitor trends, and identify evolving desires of campus community. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE: Strategic & Fiscal Planning Budget / P&L Management Construction & Renovation Project Management Contract Negotiations Union & Non-union Labor Relations Change Management Organizational Development & Training Workforce Management Vendor Relations Culinary Operations Outsourced Contracts