"Lee Dushoff has the uncanny ability to get people to actively participate and think 'outside the box', resulting in a consensus approach to opportunities and challenges - a definite A+."

John Russell
Chief Executive Officer
Nylo Hotels
404-221-0600

"Lee Dushoff is a man of keen insight and instant like ability who has passion, a sense of humor, and the extraordinary ability to draw from people their salient thoughts relative to the topic at hand. He is an outstanding facilitator, moderator & speaker."

William P. Fisher, Ph.D.
Director, Darden Eminent Scholar Program
University of Central Florida
407-823-0548

 

 
Resumé

DUSHOFF 1986 - Present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Principal of Dushoff & Associates LLC, a management consulting firm, which specializes in creating entrepreneurial strategies to increase revenue and profits, facilitating sales and marketing sessions as well as managing specific projects for universities and corporate entities.

ZAYDA'S INC. 1969-1986 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Organized company. Majority stockholder and general manager of restaurant complex located on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Actively involved in all phases of the operation: menu selection, food preparation and presentation, advertising and marketing.

CHUCKWAGONS, INC. 1975-1983
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

President and Chief Operating Officer of 7-unit restaurant chain located in Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Chuckwagons featured oversized sandwiches, 50 varieties of imported beer and popular specialty items to support the Western theme and décor.


CHERRY HILL HYATT HOUSE 1973-1980
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 

Served as Managing General Partner, Cooper River Associates. Developed and owned 414-room, hotel located in suburb of Philadelphia. Involved with all aspects of project planning, financing and construction. Represented the partnership as the Asset Manager and participated in all hotel policy and operating decisions.


CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 1966-1969
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Developer for the Manpower Utilization Commission and the Anti-poverty Action Committee. Main responsibility was to encourage industry executives to participate in job training programs for the poor and disadvantaged individuals.


Education


BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY 1962-1965
Waltham, Massachusetts 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics


Publications

  • Home Business
  • Hotel and Motel Management
  • Lodging Hospitality


Awards

  • Lodging Conference - "Above and Beyond" for Humanitarian Efforts.
  • Asian American Hotel Owners Association -- Cecil B. Day Community Service.
  • Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc. -- "Man of the Year".
  • Indo-American Hospitality Association -- Recognition and Service.