Olive Garden Restaurants
Industry: Restaurant company
DescriptionOlive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is headquartered in Orange County, Florida. Customer service: 1 (800) 331-2729 Headquarters: Orlando, FL Founded: December 13, 1982, Orlando, FL Parent organizations: General Mills, Darden Restaurants Founders: Curtis Dayton, Bill Darden
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University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System March 2015 - Present
CVS Pharmacy May 2013 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants September 2009 - August 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows, Research, Public Speaking, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, 3.54
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation 2007 - Present
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 2004 - 2007
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau September 2002 - December 2003
Belle Meade Plantation April 2001 - August 2002
Service Merchandise September 2000 - April 2001
Drury Hotels February 1997 - September 2000
Drury Hotels April 1993 - February 1997
Thrifty Car Rental August 1989 - April 1993
Olive Garden Restaurants July 1988 - August 1989
Skills
Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Hospitality, Tourism, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Hotels, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Management
Education
University of Alabama 1984 — 1988
BA Mktg/Comm, Marketing & Communications
Volunteer at ABATE of Indiana/Region 3 January 2014 - Present
Eagle Chase Village 2014 - Present
62 & Better, Handicap, and Disabled Community 2012 - 2014
Black Box Photography 2012 - 2013
Meadowbrook North Apartments/Meadowlands September 2008 - December 2011
Lime City Manufacturing, Inc January 2006 - July 2007
Time Services August 2004 - January 2006
Wabash Technologies January 1995 - August 2002
Olive Garden Restaurants April 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Leadership, Automotive, Customer Service, Fair Housing, Management, Accounting, Community Outreach, Marketing, Policy, Property Management, Time Management, Negotiation, Account Management, Office Management, Marketing Strategy, Training, Yardi, Recruiting, HUD, Residential Homes, Coaching, Property, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Inventory Management, Employee Training, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Payroll, Lease Administration, Organizational..., Tax Credits, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Online Marketing, Hiring, Staff Development, Apartments, Affordable Housing, Referrals, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Forecasts, Budget Monitoring, Budget Process, Business Strategy, Bookkeeping, Budgets
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 2002 — 2009
Technical Cert. and Associates, Business Management, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
Zimmer Biomet September 2014 - Present
Napolese June 2013 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants May 2011 - May 2013
Anderson University September 2011 - December 2011
Anderson University September 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Self-motivated, Fluent in Spanish, Efficient in time..., Hardworking, Resourceful, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Facebook, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán 2011 — 2011
Spanish
Anderson University 2008 — 2011
BA in Exercise Science and Spanish, Exercise Science and Spanish
Franklin College 2007 — 2008
BA Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Spanish
521 Interests, LTD / Dunkin Donut Franchise February 2012 - Present
Aloha Restaurant Group, LP February 2006 - Present
Alpha Omega Construction of Naples, INC May 2004 - January 2006
Pickled Parrot Restaurants May 2002 - May 2003
Lifetime Fitness December 2001 - May 2002
Buffalo Wild Wings June 1996 - September 2001
Kenny Rogers Roasters, Inc October 1992 - April 1996
Olive Garden Restaurants January 1988 - October 1992
TGIFriday's Restaurants June 1981 - October 1986
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Purchasing, Restaurants, Coaching, Training, Food & Beverage, Sales Operations, Sales, Event Planning, Retail, Team Building, Franchising, New Business Development, Restaurant Management, Food, Hospitality
Education
University of Louisville 1976 — 1981
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Seneca High 1970 — 1976
General
Seneca High School
Darden Restaurants January 1997 - Present
Darden Restaurants March 2009 - April 2011
Olive Garden Restaurants March 2005 - March 2009
Olive Garden Restaurants January 1997 - March 2005
Morrison Fresh Cooking June 1986 - January 1997
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Restaurants, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Policy, Workforce Planning, Income Statement, Leadership, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, Training, Restaurant Management, Recruiting, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Management, Team Building, Program Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Team Leadership, College Recruiting
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1982 — 1985
Cal Poly Pomona February 2014 - Present
Temple City Church September 2009 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants May 2008 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, PSPICE, C, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Assembly Language, Electronics, Circuit Design, Analog Filters, Simulink, Pspice, Matlab, PSpice, Electrical Engineering
Education
Cal Poly Pomona 2011 — 2015
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS),, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Chabot College May 2014 - Present
Ohlone College November 2013 - Present
The Art Institutes October 2013 - Present
Barbara Myslik Public Speaking Consulting June 2013 - Present
Experience Unlimited, Sillicon Valley Chapter (ProMatch) April 2013 - Present
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. June 2012 - April 2014
The Art Institutes January 2011 - June 2012
UC Davis October 2009 - June 2011
UC Davis September 2009 - June 2011
Olive Garden Restaurants August 2006 - September 2009
Skills
SPSS, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Teaching, Qualitative Research, Media Skills Training, Presentation Coaching, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Research, Blogging, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Editing, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Social Media, Coaching, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Marketing, Time Management, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Resume Writing, Organizational..., Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Adult Education, Career Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Job Search Strategies, Data Analysis, Career Development, Academic Advising, University Teaching, Employee Training, Instructional Design, Event Planning
Education
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2011
MA, Communication
Jagiellonian University 1998 — 2005
MA, Sociology
Norm's Restaurants July 2006 - Present
Hilton Suites August 2005 - July 2006
Marie Callendars Pie Shops, Inc. June 2000 - August 2005
Wolfgang Puck January 1999 - June 2000
Olive Garden Restaurants February 1993 - January 1999
Tony Roma's April 1989 - February 1993
Skills
Restaurant Management, Professional in Human..., Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Menu Development, Hospitality, Multi-unit, Food, Catering, New Restaurant Openings, Culinary Skills, Franchising, Income Statement, Food Safety, Banquets, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Training, Customer Service, ServSafe, Labor Control, Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, Profit, P
Education
Iowa State University 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Hospitality Management
California State University-Fullerton 1986 — 1994
B.A., Business Administration
Meridian Air Charter October 2005 - Present
USAC Aviation 2003 - 2005
Northeast Aviation July 2001 - June 2004
Olive Garden Restaurants 1997 - 2001
World Travel January 1996 - May 2000
Skills
Aviation, Charter, CFI, Flight Planning, Piloting, Commercial Aviation, Flight Safety, Flights, Aircraft, Aerospace, Ground Instructor, Crew Resource Management, Flight Training, Business Aviation, Airworthiness
Education
University of New Hampshire 1993 — 1997
BS, Environmental Affairs
Christian Brothers Academy 1989 — 1993
Ruth's Chris Steak House June 2014 - Present
Drago's Hilton September 2012 - January 2014
Dougie V's January 2003 - December 2009
Olive Garden Restaurants July 1989 - December 2002
Skills
Restaurants, Hiring, Catering, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Profit, Administration, Market Development, Concept Development, Customer Service, Event Planning, Team Building, Inventory Management, Business Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Negotiation, Operations Management, Online Marketing, Promotions, Purchasing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Forecasting, Property Management, Business Strategy, Hospitality, Coaching, Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiations, Team Leadership
Education
University of New Orleans 1977 — 1981
HRT, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
Southeastern Lousiana University
Business Administration
Olive Garden Restaurants February 2014 - Present
Darden June 2003 - September 2013
Olive Garden Restaurants 1998 - 2003
entrepeneurial and corporate restaurants 1980 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Culinary Skills
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor's degree, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
AT&T May 2001 - Present
LYONS RESTAURANTS, INC June 1999 - January 2001
LYONS RESTAURANTS, INC January 1994 - June 1999
OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANTS January 1991 - January 1994
THE ACACIA GROUP January 1988 - January 1991
HOUSTON EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP January 1987 - January 1988
HARVEY HOTELS Restaurant June 1986 - January 1987
Skills
Process Improvement, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Cost Reduction, Forecasting, Performance Metrics, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma, Analysis, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Golden Gate University 1991 — 1992
Master of Business Administration, Corporate Finance
Sam Houston State University 1985 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1984
Finance/Accounting
Children's Healthcare of May 2006 - Present
Health System May 2005 - May 2006
Olive Garden Restaurants May 2004 - May 2005
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Public Health; Health Administration
Performance Food Group September 2013 - Present
Sysco September 2011 - August 2013
Saval Foodservice September 2008 - August 2011
Saval Foodservice September 2008 - August 2011
Sysco July 2006 - September 2008
Burrito Brothers Taco Co October 2005 - July 2006
Sysco August 1997 - October 2005
Brinker International January 1995 - August 1997
Thompson Enterprises October 1993 - January 1995
Olive Garden Restaurants February 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Food, Food Service, Restaurants, Menu Development, Purchasing, Restaurant Management, Food Industry, Food & Beverage, Sales Management, Operations Management, Hiring, P&L Management, Catering, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Forecasting, Hospitality, P&L, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Product Development, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Culinary, Team Leadership, Profit, Negotiation, Scheduling, Supervisory Skills, Contract Negotiations, Customer Relations, Promotions, Coaching, Logistics, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Planning, Contract Negotiation, Employee Relations, Excel, Mentoring, Procurement, Sales, Instrument Rated Pilot, Menu Engineering
Education
United States Air Force Academy 1974 — 1978
BS, Engineering Science
Texas Tech University 1987 — 1989
BS, Restaurant, Hotel, and Intitutional Mgt
Red Lobster June 2014 - Present
Red Lobster June 2010 - June 2014
Darden Restaurants, Inc. September 2006 - June 2010
Darden Restaurants, Inc. November 2003 - September 2006
Olive Garden Restaurants September 2001 - September 2003
Olive Garden Restaurants August 1999 - September 2001
Coca Cola Enterprises 1996 - 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Leadership, Program Management, Training, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Diversity Training, Hospitality, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Recruiting, Team Building, Employee Training, Hiring
Education
University of North Florida
BBA
J. Alexander's Restaurants July 2014 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants October 2012 - June 2014
All American Indoor Sports August 2011 - August 2012
Brio Tuscan Grille 2011 - 2012
St. Elizabeth Healthcare January 2009 - August 2011
Max and Erma's Restaurants September 2003 - August 2011
Teen Mania Ministries August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Fast Learner, Always Positive, Hardwork, People-oriented, Loyal, Customer Service, Cooperative, Time Management, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Outstanding time..., Communication, Dependable Team Player, Restaurants
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work
Northern Kentucky University 2009 — 2012
Bachelors of Nursing
Teen Mania Honor Academy 2002 — 2003
Intern graduate
Milford Christian Academy 1995 — 2002
High School, College Preparatory Classes, 3.5
UMT Consulting Group August 2015 - Present
InfinIT Consulting June 2012 - August 2015
InfinIT Consulting June 2011 - June 2012
Central Washington University January 2010 - January 2011
Olive Garden Restaurants June 2008 - September 2009
American Eagle Outfitters August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Budgeting, Illustrator, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft BPOS, Cloud Computing, Hospitality, Business Travel, Fluent in German, Foreign Relations, ConnectWise, Kaseya, Microsoft Exchange, Adobe Photoshop, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting Hardware, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, System Administration, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows, Budgets, Office 365, Project Management, Windows Server, Microsoft Online..., Sales, XP, Management, Microsoft Technologies, SharePoint, Technical Support, Virtualization, Troubleshooting, Photoshop, Windows XP, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Account Management, Hardware, Leadership, Consulting
Education
Central Washington University
BA, Germanics - Specialization in Information Technology
Philipps-Universität Marburg
German Culture, Literature, and Linguistics
Exeter Finance Corp June 2015 - Present
Lovelace Empire 2001 - Present
Exeter Finance Corp April 2015 - May 2015
Tailgaters Grill March 2014 - June 2014
US Air Force Services 2001 - 2014
Olive Garden Restaurants September 2012 - December 2013
Goucho's Brazilian Chuscarria June 2009 - July 2012
Tysinger Motor Company 2001 - 2004
Kingsmill Resort 1996 - 2001
Skills
People Skills, Demand Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Team Building, Marketing, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Account Management, Leadership Development, B2B, Coaching, Forecasting, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Restaurants, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Negotiation, Real Estate, Online Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Management, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Restaurant Management, Training, Budgets, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Finance, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Arizona State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Arizona State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Lemongrass Fusion Bistro February 2012 - Present
phia salon June 2011 - April 2012
Olive Garden Restaurants June 1999 - June 2011
Skills
Restaurants, Event Planning, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Management, Public Relations, Inventory Management, Leadership
Education
Bowling Green State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Minor of Musical Theatre Studies, 3.46
Kent State University 1998 — 2000
Sociology and Theatre, 3.4
SIG SAUER, Inc. February 2015 - Present
eCoast August 2010 - October 2014
eCoast January 2010 - August 2010
eCoast September 2005 - January 2010
Wireless Retail Inc. July 2004 - September 2005
Greater North Landscaping July 2002 - December 2004
Olive Garden Restaurants September 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, B2B, Cold Calling, Customer Retention, Account Management, Inbound Marketing, Team Building, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Call Center, Sales Management, Customer Service, SEM, Email Marketing, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Coaching, Program Management, Training, Call Centers, Time Management, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, Business Development, Marketing, Management, CRM, Selling, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, SaaS, Sales Presentations, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, Training Delivery, Quality Assurance
Education
University of New Hampshire 1999 — 2003
Mathematics Post-Secondary Education
Ruby Tuesday June 2014 - Present
Machado Management Consulting, LLC September 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants November 2010 - September 2013
Darden Restaurants July 2008 - November 2010
Darden Restaurants March 2006 - July 2008
Olive Garden Restaurants July 2003 - March 2006
Olive Garden Restaurants May 2002 - July 2003
Olive Garden Restaurants September 2000 - May 2002
Darden Restaurants November 1986 - September 2000
Skills
P&L, Restaurants, P&L Management, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Profit, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Forecasting, POS, Culinary Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Financial Reporting, Marketing, Labor Control, Team Building, New Restaurant Openings, Revenue Analysis, Team Leadership, Multi-Unit, Catering
Education
Westminster College (PA) 1987 — 1988
Teaching Certification, Education, 4.0
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1987
BA, Physics and Mathematics
Retired October 2015 - Present
Darden Restaurants September 2005 - September 2015
Olive Garden Restaurants 1997 - 2005
Olive Garden Restaurants 1994 - 1997
General Mills 1991 - 1994
Emerson Electric 1984 - 1991
Skills
Onboarding, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Performance Management, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Team Building, Training, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Training, HRIS, Hiring, Hospitality, Human Resource..., Human Resources, Interviews, Labor Relations, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Customer Service, Personnel Management, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Thinking
Education
University of Kentucky 1980 — 1984
Olive Garden February 2005 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants 1997 - February 2005
Skills
Culinary Skills, Income Statement, Menu Development, Cooking, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Wine, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, P&L, Franchising, Food Safety, ServSafe, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Hiring, Profit, Team Building, Multi-Unit
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz 1989 — 1991
Marketing
Darden Restaurants August 2003 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants June 1998 - July 2003
Education
Michigan State University 1969 — 1973
Darden Restaurants International, Asia October 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants August 2012 - October 2013
Olive Garden Restaurants July 2008 - August 2012
Darden Restaurants - Olive Garden July 2008 - August 2012
Olive Garden June 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Leadership, Inventory Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Restaurant Management, Team Leadership, Restaurants
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 1980 — 1983
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Cologne 1982 — 1982
Finance, General, 3.0
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
University of Constance 1978 — 1979
Exchange Student, Economics, 3.0
McDonald's April 2012 - Present
McDonald's Corporation April 2011 - April 2012
McDonald's Corporation August 2005 - April 2011
Darden Restaurants June 2003 - July 2005
Olive Garden Restaurants 1999 - 2003
Quaker Oats 1994 - 1999
United States Marine Corps September 1985 - April 1992
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Food, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Products, Field Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Brand Architecture, Management, Advertising, P&L Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1981 — 1985
BS, Criminal Justice / Political Science
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors July 2012 - Present
JADE Hospitality Solutions November 2011 - May 2012
Sodexo May 1999 - December 2011
Sodexho May 1999 - 2004
Olive Garden Restaurants May 1998 - May 1999
Memorial Hospital of Salem County 1990 - 1997
1492 Hospitality Group 1988 - 1991
Skills
Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Customer Service, Event Management, Training, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Networking, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Human Resources
Education
University of Delaware 2012 — 2012
Del Tech 1990 — 1991
Colorado College 1981 — 1985
Mount Pleasant High School 1973 — 1977
Bell Mobility April 1997 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants February 1991 - April 1997
McDonald's Restaurants July 1982 - February 1991
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2003 — 2008
Human Resources
BA
Mimi's Cafe 2010 - April 2013
Bob Evans 2008 - 2010
Smokey Bones BBQ and Grill 2004 - 2008
Darden Restaurants 2001 - 2004
Olive Garden Restaurants 1990 - 2001
Skills
Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Menu Development, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Inventory Management, Leadership, Multi-unit, Sales, Team Building, Profit, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Catering, Recipes, Training, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership Development, Fine Dining, Hiring, Purchasing, P&L, Franchising, Food Safety, New Restaurant Openings, P&L Management, Banquets, Labor Control, Wine, ServSafe, Serve Safe Certified, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Hospitality Industry, Micros
Education
John Carroll University 1977 — 1979
John Carroll University 1977 — 1979
Dillard University September 2008 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants January 2007 - March 2008
University of Phoenix / Apollo Group March 2006 - January 2007
Archdiocese of New Orleans / St. Raymond Catholic School August 2004 - August 2005
Whitney National Bank / Collateral Department / Main Office Branch July 1999 - May 2004
Education
Southern University at New Orleans 1999 — 2003
BA, English (minor in Philosophy)
Hampton University 1990 — 1994
N/A, English Arts
West Central Behavioral Health April 2012 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants February 2009 - Present
Pemi Youth Center February 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Writing Skills, Organizational..., Listening Skills, Research, Community Outreach
Education
Plymouth State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), English Degree, Social Work (Child/Family Services) Minor
St Johnsbury Academy 2005 — 2006
High School Diploma
MJ Peterson October 2010 - Present
Department of Labor September 2009 - Present
Holcberg Ltd 2004 - 2010
The Cesar Group 2003 - 2004
Buffalo Home Furnishings/Ethan Allen 1998 - 2002
Olive Garden Restaurants 1994 - 1998
Holiday Inn/Hart Hotels 1990 - 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Management, Event Planning, Real Estate, Marketing, Training, Office Management, Educating Others with..., Public Speaking, Teaching, Budgets, Community Outreach, Event Management, Negotiation
Education
Erie Community College
Associate's degree, Hotel and Restaurant Management, 4.0
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor's, Business Administration, 3.87
Famous Dave's May 2012 - Present
Minnetonka School District #276 November 2011 - April 2012
2005 to 2011 McCormick & Schmicks Seafood July 2005 - July 2011
Sidney's Restaurant January 1997 - January 2005
Olive Garden Restaurants January 1990 - January 1997
Skills
Budgeting, Customer Relations, Restaurants, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Event Planning, Hiring, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Restaurant Management, P&L, Merchandising, Scheduling, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Vendor Relations, Promotions, Forecasting, Negotiation, Sales Management, Coaching, Accounting, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Business Strategy, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Event Management, Market Planning, Vendor Management, Planning, Facilities Management, Operational Excellence, Sourcing, Advertising, Financial Management, Product Development, Logistics, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Food, Profit
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 1975 — 1977
Regis University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor's degree, History/Philosophy
Olive Garden October 2013 - Present
Olive Garden Restaurants June 2012 - September 2013
Olive Garden Restaurants June 2011 - May 2012
Olive Garden Restaurants March 2008 - May 2011
Olive Garden Restaurants April 2007 - March 2008
South Bend Community School Corporation August 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Casual Dining, Open Table, ServSafe, Food Service, Bartending, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Catering, Inventory Management, Cooking, POS, Process Scheduler, Food, Time Management, Hospitality Management, Cash Handling Experience, Microsoft Office, Wine, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitation, Hiring, Training, Food Quality, Labor Control, Labor Management, Food Cost Management, Guest Recovery, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Employee Training, Leadership, Sales
Education
Indiana State University 1998 — 2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CRIMINOLOGY
Indiana State University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE, CRIMINOLOGY
BHV Restaurant Companies March 2006 - Present
Ryan's Family Steakhouse April 2005 - February 2006
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants June 2003 - January 2005
Fort Wayne Community Schools August 2001 - June 2003
Guardian Industries July 1995 - August 2001
Olive Garden Restaurants August 1989 - July 1995
Sweeney Specialty Restaurants 1979 - 1989
Skills
Food, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Recruiting, Restaurant Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Income Statement, Restaurants, Sales Operations, Sales, Product Development, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Forecasting, Multi-unit, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Hospitality, Store Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Retail, P&L, Customer Satisfaction, Cashiering, Franchise Consulting, Food Service
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Restaurant Hotel and Institutional Management