Linda Lipsky has been helping food and beverage clients maximize their profits and sales, product consistency and service quality since she founded her operations consulting firm in 1988. Combining her degree in Organizational Management from Wharton with 30+ years of hands-on experience, Linda concentrates her efforts implementing cost-cutting measures, presenting management development seminars, creating training programs, and developing organizational manuals. Before she became a consultant, Linda held literally every position in the restaurant hierarchy from Dishwasher to Corporate Operations Manager. For the last decade, Linda has been called upon as an expert witness in a variety of cases.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BS in Economics, Major in Organizational Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Certified TIPS Trainer (National alcohol awareness); Certified RAMP Trainer (Pennsylvania alcohol awareness); ServSafe certified (National sanitation training certification).
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: National Restaurant Association, Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, Les Dames d'Escoffier, former board member of the New Jersey Restaurant Association, former board member of the Philadelphia Delaware Valley Restaurant Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Nationally recognized speaker on a variety of hospitality topics for the following chapters and/or state associations throughout the USA and Canada including Alabama, Buffalo, Culilary Institute of America, Drexel University, Florida, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, Kentucky, Lehigh Valley, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rochester, South Dakota, Temple University, Tennesee, Texas, University of Kentucky, Vermont.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Fewer than 12
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Alcohol consumption; mold damage; employee policies; service standards
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 10%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 2
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2002
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Zero, all of the cases have been settled.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, site inspection, training, evaluations, interview questionnaires, system development, manual development, cost reduction programs, market surveys, research focus groups, etc.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Our 2009 hourly rate will be $395.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Our 2009 hourly rate will be $395.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Our 2009 hourly rate will be $395 plus travel expenses.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Our 2009 hourly rate will be $395 plus travel expenses.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses including but not limited to transportation, parking, lodging, and meals.
