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Thomas J. Smith PhD  CEC, CHE, CHIA

Restaurant / Hospitality Consulting

ABOUT ME

I am an experienced executive chef and manager who is looking to share my experience and expertise to maximize your businesses potential. I am also a PhD who has dedicated myself to studying the influence of the emotional intelligence of a leader (teacher, manager, supervisor) on the organizational citizenship behavior, satisfaction, productivity and ability to learn of their subordinates. Currently, I am the Director of Management Programs for Sullivan University's College of Hospitality, National Center for Hospitality Studies, and have over 35 years of food service industry experience, primarily in volume food service (casinos, convention centers, stadiums, hotels.)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The influence of the leader's emotional intelligence on their  subordinates' organizational citizenship behaviors,  job satisfaction and productivity

Teacher emotional intelligence and their students' ability to learn new tasks in an experiential learning environment

Socio-demographic indicators of emotional intelligence

The correlation between leader emotional intelligence and their use of optimal differential leadership techniques.

EDUCATION

2013-2017

Sullivan University

Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Management Suma Cum Laude

2011-2013

Sullivan University

Master of Business Administration Hospitality Management concentration Suma Cum Laude

Executive Master of Business Administration Suma Cum Laude

1986-1987

The Culinary Institute of America

Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts Honors Graduate

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