Howard Johnson

Rush Reputation management is a startup Online Reputation Management Company which required strategy development to enable it to commercialize. the strategic intent was to develop a product offering for both corporate and individuals to claim, maintain and protect a favorable online presence. Howard consulted on development of the Business Model and marketing Strategy to launch the platform. www.rushreputation.com

CHI Hospitality is a strategic business unit of a diversified group of companies headquartered in Dubai, UAE. CHI owns and operates a mix of F&B brands in Dubai including: St Tropez - A contemporary French style bistro SoHo Grill - An edgy New York style grill Zucca - an authentic Italian eatery As Operations Manager Howard was responsible for managing the Strategic Business Unit through a high growth phase of developing and opening three 'new to the world' brands in Dubai.

jones the grocer is an iconic International Australian Cafe Franchise enjoying the status as one of the premium cafe concepts within the UAE. At the time jones operated seven locations within dubai and Abu Dhabi. As Operations Manager Howard was responsible for managing the F&B, Retail, Catering, I.T. and Training Departments.

Howard established S.T.A.M.P. (Strategy, Technology and Marketing Performance) Strategic Marketing Consultancy in Australia to service Small to Medium Enterprise across Local, National and International Markets. Core services included: Strategic Brand Management and Management Consulting Development and Execution of marketing Plans Business process Engineering and Reengineering and Change Management Systems Development, statutory compliance and QA codes Supply chain and network optimization

Banjo's corporation Pty Ltd is the Franchisor of the Australian National Bakery Cafe Franchise, Banjo's. Howard held the Operations Lead position through the growth and development of the company and brand from a fledgling enterprise to Australia's largest Bakery Cafe Franchise. Positions held by Howard include: Director of Franchise Marketing National Development Manager Director of Franchise Operations General Manager of Victoria Australia Systems Development Manager

Howard purchased a Banjo's Bakery Cafe Franchise in 1997 in Tasmania Australia, and it was due to his success as a franchisee that Howard went on to manage operations for the franchisor through growth and development of the company to achieve Australia's largest Bakery Cafe Franchise