Praveena Anandraj

About Praveena Anandraj

I collaborate with hospitality brands on concept development and growth by turning operational challenges into strategic advantages. Whether it\'s building a brand from the ground up, reviewing floor plans for optimal flow and MEP efficiency during pre-development, streamlining processes for a chef-driven restaurant, or scaling systems for a multi-unit operation, I focus on creating solutions that actually work in the real world.My background spans the full hospitality spectrum—from intimate independent hotels to large corporate food programs. I\'ve also worked on freelance projects covering everything from event production to restaurant development, often getting involved in the early stages of concept and brand development. This experience has given me a unique perspective on how different parts of the industry connect and how strong foundational thinking translates into operational success.What I enjoy most is collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life operationally. There\'s something satisfying about taking a brilliant concept and figuring out how to make it run smoothly, profitably, and sustainably.I\'m passionate about creating efficiencies that don\'t just solve today\'s problems but set businesses up for long-term success.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Service Development

   Sodexo

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Suffolk University

  Bachelors of Science, International Affairs

  2002 — 2007

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Food and Beverage Management

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Budgets
• Food
• Catering
• Management
• Time Management
• Marketing
• Forecasting
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Food Service
• Microsoft Word
• Human Resources
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Event Management
• Menu Development
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Project Planning
• Analysis
• Nonprofits
• Restaurants