1. Art Boehm
14203 E. Hartford Dr.
Strongsville, OH 44136
artboehm@gmail.com
Mobile – 440-665-0097
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROFILE
A diverse career of successful leadership in the food serviceindustry, optimizing team performanceand driving outstanding long-
term business results. Very strong written and verbal communication skills that help define and objectify the goals of an
organization. Ahistory of robust, long-lasting business relationships withclients and customers. Well-versed in private andpublic
sector foodservice business, with broad-basedexposure andsuccess in P&L managementand contract administration. Significant
exposure tomedium-sized, large, andglobal Fortune 500 business environments. Ability to manage and optimize cross-functional
and cross-regional teams of high performing leaders. Experience with significant change management and organizational
transformation. Business acumen linking metrics-based financial analysis with short and long-term strategic planning.
CAREER HISTORY
ARAMARK, Philadelphia, PA 2005 to 2015
A leader in professional services providing award winning food services, facilities management and uniform/careerapparel to healthcare
institutions, universitiesand school districts, stadiums/ arenas and businessesaround the world. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company
generates over $16 billion in annual revenue with over 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries.
Ohio District Manager, ARAMARK K12 Education Division, 2005 to 2015
District Manager for the state of Ohio responsible for fourteen clients. Full P&L oversight for $15M in annualrevenue and
$1.4MinannualEBIT. Directlyresponsiblefor 10FoodserviceDirectorsoverseeingapproximately375hourlyassociates. Primary
accountability for developing and maintaining ongoing client relationships in each account.
Business & Financial Leadership
Increased annual EBIT by 38% over a six-year period in a declining enrollment environment
Increased operating margin from 6.5% to 9% - one of the highest margins in the Aramark K12 food portfolio
Exceeded account retention targets for 5 consecutive years
Recipient of 2010 Presidents National Performance Excellence Award
Organizational People Leadership
Project Lead for Service Model Review team, comprised of the 35 most profitable accounts in the K12 sector
Region leader with no "regrettable turnover" for five consecutive years
Consistent improvements in annual Gallup Employee Satisfaction Survey
Recipient of 2008 Great Lakes Region Outstanding HR Performance Award
Other Activities
Significant exposure to contract administration and management
Special project leader with Relational Capital group, developing customized client relationship training modules
Navigate challenging political environments in highly-charged public and private K12 school settings
Served 3 years as a board member for Project Grad Lorain. This programwas designed to improve graduation and college
acceptance rates for high school students in this economically disadvantaged district.
Actively involved in sales efforts at semi-annual OSBA and OASBO school board conferences
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Ruby Tuesday Inc, Maryville, TN 1998 to 2005
One of the most well-known and beloved brands in casual dining with nearly 900 domestic and international locations. This highly
successful chain has a 40-year history of exceptional service, high quality fresh ingredients and contemporary upscale decor.
Director of Franchise Business Development, 2002 to 2005
District Manager, 1998 to 2002
District Manager for the Ohio Market with responsibility for $15M in annualrevenue and $2M in annual profit. Led a team of 35
front line salaried managers. Moved into a newly created role as a Director of Franchise Business Development. Primary
responsibilities of this roleincludedensuringbrandcompliancebydomesticandinternationalfranchiseowners,optimizingfinancial
performance of franchise owners, and selling the value of franchise partnership to prospective new franchisees in Canada.
Regional management seminar coordinator for 50 restaurants
Hiring, training and development for 35 management team members
Accountable for franchise partners in Canada, Iceland, Maine, Long Island, New York, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky
Build and support implementation of sales and profit initiatives customized to each franchise partner
Development of a performance evaluation and measurement tool customized to individual partners
Development and coordination of career fairs with both franchise and corporate locations
Paragon Steakhouse Restaurants, San Diego, CA 1976 to 1998
A leaderin the upper-midscale steakhouse restaurant segment, with nearly 100 locations DBA Mountain Jack's, Carver'sSteaks & Chops, The
Boat House, The Boar's Head, The Whaling Company and several others.
Director of Operations, 1989 to 1998
General Manager, 1980 to 1989
Waiter/Bartender/Assistant Manager, 1976 to 1980
Started as an hourly associateand subsequently hired as an Assistant Manager upon graduation from MSU. GeneralManager at
Mountain Jack's locationin Ann Arbor, MI. Director of Operations overseeing 6 -12 restaurants based in the Cleveland market.
Regional MVP as Director of Operations in 1997.
Continuous growth in revenue and profit throughout my tenure.
Regional Training Center General Manager for over 5 years, directly responsible for on-boarding and 12-week
structured training of over 50 new managers.
Chairman of task force to revitalize training content, methods and processes.
EDUCATION
Executive Masters of Business Administration Degree – Cleveland State University 1999
Graduated with Beta Gamma Sigma honors recognition
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Mgmt. – MichiganState University 1977
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Volunteermember and recordingsecretary for National Ski Patrol at Peak Ski Resorts 10 years
Member of Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, including 7 years on Board of Directors and engagement 20 years
in other ministries, including St. Herman’s Men’s Shelter, Financial Analysis Team and Meals-on-Wheels
Junior Achievement instructor, teaching The Global Marketplace tosixth grade students in Cleveland Heights 2 years