John Harenda Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Porch Swing Hospitality is a hospitality consulting, development and operations team with decades of experience building and growing some of the country’s most beloved and essential eateries and iconic events. We believe in hospitality and its power to create memorable experiences out of everyday moments. US Masters Tennis, Indian Wells, CA, • Formula One Grand Prix, Las Vegas, NV • Forty-Ate Restaurant NFL Super Bowl, New York, NY• Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, NC• Republican National Convention, Tampa, FL• Sony Ericsson Open Tennis, Key Biscayne, FL• US Women’s Open Golf, Bethlehem, PA• Pilot Pen Tennis, New Haven, CT• Bell Canadian Open, Ontario• NASDAQ Open, Key Biscayne, FL • PGA Championship, Hazeltine National Golf Club, MN • NEC Series, Akron, OH • Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, UT*• Senior PGA Championship, Paramus, NJ• PGA Championship, Atlanta Athletic Club, GA• President’s Cup, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, VA • Ryder Cup, Brookline, MS* Regional Venue Manager with global accountability for equipment purchase and design of 13 venues, including the Olympic Village. Oversaw health department permit applications from five different counties and the FDA.https://porchswinghospitality.com/

Portland, Oregon, United States

At the Wave we strengthen community health, regional economies, and environmental sustainability by creating equitable, resilient, and more sustainable food systems. I act as a freelance food advisor on many projects through the United States.https://www.thewavenw.org/

Peekskill, New York, United States

Dam Good™ English Muffins is a woman-owned, family-operated, mission-driven wholesale bakery that makes 4 varieties of fermented, preservative-free, plant-based, non-GMO, seed-oil free sourdough English muffins: “Original White,” “Multigrain,” “Cinnamon Swirl,” and “Whole Wheat.”https://www.damgoodenglishmuffins.com/

Nyc

Developing strategic infrastructure as it relates to company organization, tech advancement, and Commissary development while advancing key partners throughout North America for expedient growth.

Greater New York City Area

Led strategic innovation and partnerships across segments in major metropolitan areas, including NYC, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, LA, and San Francisco. Provided operational guidance, developed strategy, determined fees, and supported business review. Owned major contacts, managed client expectations, and evaluated procurement tools, and technology. Built restaurant partnerships and non-traditional food/beverage relationships.

Greater New York City Area

Oversaw multisite operations, including off-premise catering, B&I, retail, airline, restaurant, and sports and entertainment. Turned around an underperforming business within two years, into the highest net LLC in the entire group. Managed operational efficiencies, recipe testing, and equipment for Shake Shack non-traditional expansion. Built a HIGH performing team, turned high-margin consulting jobs (the consulting arm of USHG) into opportunities to be operating agreements. Created programs, cash flow positive opportunities + retainers, that turned into future growth plans.

Recruited to lead IMG, owning and running operations. Led all production on the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, currently MIAMI OPEN. Created and negotiated strategies to launch new ICONIC accounts: Delaware North (Giants and Jets Stadium) and Aramark, Goldman Sachs HQ NYC.

Restaurant Associates, Nyc

I was responsible for operation at PGA Golf tournaments/USTA events around the country as well 2001/2002 Alpine venues for the Winter Olympics in UT...