Joan Hansen

Joan Hansen has a vast work experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Joan is currently working as the Vice President of Marketing at Hofman Hospitality Group, a position they have held since February 2022. Before that, they served as the Director of Marketing at Hofman Hospitality Group from April 2020 to February 2022.

Prior to joining Hofman Hospitality Group, Joan worked as a Marketing Consultant at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que from January 2020 to April 2020. Joan was responsible for providing marketing expertise to the company during that time.

From August 2018 to August 2019, Joan worked as the Director of Marketing at Shari's Management Corporation. In this role, they managed all aspects of marketing for three brands: Coco's, Carrows, and Shari's. Joan'sresponsibilities included menu development, marketing calendar management, and leading digital marketing efforts.

Joan also has experience working at Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC, where they served as the Director of Marketing and R&D from May 2016 to July 2018. Joan played a key role in menu development and enhancing the brand's offerings.

Before that, Joan worked at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in various roles. Joan served as the Director of Culinary Strategy and Menu Development from September 2015 to May 2016, where they led a menu redesign project. Prior to that, they held the role of Director of Marketing from October 2013 to September 2015. Joan also worked as a Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Local Restaurant Marketing Manager, and Local Restaurant Marketing Manager at BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Joan's early career includes roles at Mimi's Cafe, where they worked as the Total Quality Manager from June 1999 to October 2008. Prior to that, they held the positions of Assistant Manager and Trainer at Mimi's Cafe from August 1997 to June 1999 and from September 1993 to July 1997, respectively.

Joan Hansen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Fullerton. No specific start or end years for their education are provided.