Joseph S Monastero, OSI

Joseph S Monastero, OSI

Austin, Texas, United States
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Business Strategist & Global Innovator

Accomplished executive with extensive…

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Experience

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    Austin, Texas, United States

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    Austin, Texas, United States

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    Texas, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

Education

Volunteer Experience

Projects

  • Les Roches Chicago Implementation

    - Present

    U.S. project lead to complete the establishment of the first foreign-based university branch campus in the United States. Responsibilities include management of design and construction of campus, negotiation and execution of lease and shared services agreement with landlord/education partner, local promotion of new campus, and establishment of relationships between local government and institution/campus leadership.

Honors & Awards

  • Cavaliere, Ordine Stella d’Italia (OSI)

    Republic of Italy

    Similar to the UK honors system wherein the Queen bestows titles of the Order of the British Empire, the Parliament of the Republic of Italy honors the accomplishments of its citizens at home and abroad for achievements and support of the Italian people and culture. Post-nominal letters assigned represent the two official orders of the Italian Government; Ordine al Merito della Repubblica (OMRI) and Ordine Stella d’Italia (OSI).

    I am proud and honored to have been recognized as Cavaliere…

    Similar to the UK honors system wherein the Queen bestows titles of the Order of the British Empire, the Parliament of the Republic of Italy honors the accomplishments of its citizens at home and abroad for achievements and support of the Italian people and culture. Post-nominal letters assigned represent the two official orders of the Italian Government; Ordine al Merito della Repubblica (OMRI) and Ordine Stella d’Italia (OSI).

    I am proud and honored to have been recognized as Cavaliere (OSI) for continuing the tradition of duty and service to the Italian people established by my grandfather, father, and uncles (all of whom were awarded Cavaliere Ufficiale, OMRI).

  • Host Committee Member, Chicago Sister Cities International

    Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's State Visit to Chicago

  • Delegation Chair, EXPO 2015 Milano Delegation

    Chicago Sister Cities International

  • Panelist

    China-U.S. Leadership Summit

    Los Angeles, California

  • Chef of the Year

    American Culinary Federation Chicago Chapter

  • Lifetime Achievement Recipient

    Catering Executives Club of America

  • Presenter, "The Sicilian Blood Diamond" History Presentation

    Sicilian American Cultural Association & Loyola University Chicago Modern Language Dept.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Italian

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

  • Bulgarian

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Chicago Sister Cities International Milan Committee

    Chairman

    - Present
  • Catering Executives Club Foundation

    Vice President

    - Present

    Previously board Secretary and Treasurer

  • Les Amis D'Escoffier Society of Chicago

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    - Present
  • Sicilian American Cultural Association

    Board Member

    - Present
  • Catering Executives Club of America

    Trustee

    - Present

    Previous positions include Board Chairman, President (2 terms), Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms

  • Bel Canto Foundation for Young Opera Singers

    Treasurer

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  • Italidea-Midwest LTD

    President

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    Ente Gestore for Chicagoland of Consulate General of Italy to Chicago

  • American Culinary Federation - Chefs and Culinary Professionals of Chicagoland

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  • Chicago Sister Cities International Tourism Steering Committee

    Board Member

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  • Kaleidoscope, Inc.

    Board Member and Event Chair

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