Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Industry: Restaurant company

Description

Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando. As of April 2017, the firm owns two fine dining restaurant chains: Eddie V's Prime Seafood and The ... Headquarters: Orlando, FL Parent organization: General Mills (1970–1995) CEO: Gene Lee Subsidiaries: Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House,

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jordan Lomas Jordan Lomas Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jordan Lomas's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2007 - Present
Job SVP, Information Technology
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   June 2007 - Present
Elsevier, Inc.   2000 - 2007
Harcourt, Inc  1995 - 2000
IBM  1994 - 1995
American Automobile Association  1991 - 1994
Andersen Consulting  1987 - 1991

Skills
Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Program Management, IT Management, SDLC, CRM, Team Leadership, Project Portfolio..., Team Building, Project Management, Budgets, Consulting, Integration

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   1993 — 1995
MBA, Business

Miami University   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Managerial Economics

Danielle S. Brady Danielle S. Brady Greater New York City Area Details
Danielle S. Brady's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2005 - April 2010
Job Research Specialist at Cenlar FSB
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Cenlar FSB  November 2011 - Present
Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff  April 2011 - August 2011
Aflac  October 2010 - March 2011
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC  May 2005 - April 2010
Ernst & Young  May 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Account Management, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Mentoring, Process Improvement

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Finance

Sadie Marshall Sadie Marshall Pineville, Louisiana Details
Sadie Marshall's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2007 - May 2012
Job Operations Manager at Protemp Staffing Solutions, LLC
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Protemp Staffing Solutions, LLC   June 2012 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2007 - May 2012

Skills
Research, Food & Beverage, Brand Development, Customer Service, Recruiting, Account Management, New Business Development, Employee Relations, Hiring, Interviews, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Performance Management, Management, Training, Team Building, Sales, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Organizational...

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Louisiana Delta Community College-Monroe Campus   2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, General Studies

Joseph Marek Joseph Marek Greater San Diego Area Details
Joseph Marek's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2001 - 2008
Job Sales Engineer at Environmental Lights
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Environmental Lights  August 2015 - Present
Education To Go (ed2go), a division of Cengage Learning   July 2014 - July 2015
Ashford University  January 2012 - June 2014
Globaltel Media (formerly J. Simms Agency)   August 2010 - January 2012
Fiesta de Reyes   March 2009 - January 2012
Darden Restaurants Inc.  2001 - 2008
Ruby Tuesday  January 1996 - January 2001
United States Army  June 1994 - June 1997

Skills
Spanish, Public Relations, Social Media, Mentoring, Russian, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, College Recruiting, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Team Leadership, American History, World History, European History, Humanities, Criminal Justice, Problem Solving, Career Counseling, Sales, Leadership, Event Planning, Marketing, Training, Employee Training, Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Staff Development, Adult Education, Marketing Strategy

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2012 — 2015
Criminal Justice Administration, Law, 3.72

San Diego City College   2008 — 2012
AA in History, AA in Language Arts and Humanities, Criminal Justice Administration and Law, 3.92

Linda Noyes Linda Noyes Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Linda Noyes's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience November 2003 - December 2012
Job "TAKE YOU TO PARADISE" DEBUT SINGLE, SINGERSONGWRITERRECORDING ARTISTPRODUCER
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Broward College,Nova SE University,Barry University, Florida Atlantic University   August 2012 - Present
Oceania Towers   May 2014 - Present
Teeny Weeny Music Publishing / Misty Blue Music Productions   January 1986 - Present
City of Hollywood  March 2010 - January 2014
The Surf Club  December 1997 - December 2013
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   November 2003 - December 2012
Gilbert's Resort & Marina   March 2006 - November 2009
Sun Cruz Casino - Ocean Casino Cruises   November 1995 - November 2009

Skills
Music Production, Music Publishing, Musical Composer, Rock, Composition, Soul, Piano, Dance, Vocal Performance, Vocal Production, Performer, Arranging, Audio Mixing, Audio Engineering, Lyric Writing, Audio Editing, Creative Writing, English grammar, Language Arts, Blues, Vocal Arranger, Musical Arranger, Life Art Model, Sound Design, Film Score Composer, Voice Over, Narrator, Background Actress, Musical/Vocal Performer, Singing, FILM SCORE, LIFE ART MODELING, BACKGROUND ACTING, COMEDIC CHARACTER VOICE..., Music, Recording, Musical Theatre, Film Scoring, Lyrics, Acting, Band, Guitar, Songwriting, Songs, Musicians, Studio Recording, Percussion, Vocalist, Keyboards, Concerts

Education
Broward College
Associate’s Degree, Music Engineering, Technology, & Production

Miami Conservatory of Fine Arts   1992 — 1993
Voice

Fort Lauderdale Studio of Performing Arts   1981 — 1982
Voice and Acting

Les Karel Les Karel Greater Atlanta Area Details
Les Karel's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 1999 - August 2006
Job Sr. Vice President, Indirect Sourcing & Distribution Management at ARCOP, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
ARCOP, Inc.   July 2012 - Present
ARCOP, Inc.   May 2011 - July 2012
Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op, LLC   April 2010 - May 2011
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.   September 2008 - April 2010
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.   August 2006 - September 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 1999 - August 2006
Edward Don & Company  1998 - 1999
Boston Market  1994 - 1998
General Mills Restaurants, Inc.   1989 - 1994

Skills
Team Building, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Influential, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Franchise Relations, Program Management, Program Development, Spend Analysis, Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Strategic Communications, Relationship Development, Customer Service, Business Management, Organizational Alignment, Process Improvement, Franchising, Management, Supply Chain, Income Statement, Purchasing, Leadership, Inventory Management, Project Management, Restaurants, Food, Facilities Management, P&L Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Logistics, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy Alignment, Social Influence, Forecasting, Profit, Multi-unit, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Pricing, CRM, Analysis, Franchise Consulting, Sourcing

Education
University of Central Florida   1988 — 1989
BS

University of Florida   1984 — 1988
AA

Kenda Robertson Kenda Robertson United States Details
Kenda Robertson's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience November 1996 - February 2007
Job Writer / Editor
Industry Publishing
Experience
Kenda Robertson Creative   February 2007 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc.  November 1996 - February 2007
Red Lobster Restaurants Inc.   October 1991 - November 1996

Skills
Researching, Reporting, Writing/Editing, Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Press Releases, Copywriting, Advertising, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Proofreading, Speech Writing, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Research, Magazines, Publishing

Education
College of the Ozarks
BA, Journalism, English

Morgan County R-1
HS Diploma

Bridget Holton Bridget Holton Kansas City, Kansas Details
Bridget Holton's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience October 2010 - March 2013
Job Director, Alcohol Licensing at AMC Theatres
Industry Legal Services
Experience
AMC Theatres  March 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   October 2010 - March 2013
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INCORPORATED   October 2010 - March 2013
Applebee's Services, Inc.   April 2001 - September 2010
APPLEBEE’S SERVICES, INCORPORATED   April 2001 - September 2010
FERRELLGAS, INCORPORATED   June 1996 - April 2001
MOBIL OIL CORPORATION  April 1980 - September 1995

Skills
Management, Customer Service, Innovation, Leadership, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Management, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Teambuilding, People Skills, Team Building, Franchising

Education
St. Mary's University   1990 — 1995
BS, Organizational Management

St. Mary College
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management

Donnelly College
Associate of Arts

Tom Gessner Tom Gessner Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Tom Gessner's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 1992 - October 1994
Job Director, IT Software Strategic Business Partnership, Intel
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Intel Corporation  July 2011 - Present
LexisNexis  September 2008 - July 2011
LexisNexis  September 2008 - June 2009
Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS): Western Computer Services, Inc.   April 2003 - August 2008
Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS): Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska   October 1994 - April 2003
Welcome Homes, Inc.   1998 - 2003
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   January 1992 - October 1994

Skills
Leadership, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Process Improvement, Business Relationship..., IT Strategy, Executive Level..., Management, Team Management, Project Management, Executive-level..., Strategic Roadmaps, SDLC, Software Documentation, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Professional Services, Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Cloud Computing, Waterfall, Scrum, Business Requirements, Business Process, Team Leadership, CRM, SaaS, Gap Analysis, Team Building, Project Portfolio..., Certified Scrum Master..., Business Intelligence, Problem Solving

Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, International Business

College of Saint Mary   1993 — 1996
BS, Computer Information Management

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1977 — 1979
Journalism

American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of Amercia
AIS, Associate in Insurance Services

American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of Amercia
AIT, Associate in Information Technology

American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America
INS, General Insurance

Isaac Kebabjian Isaac Kebabjian Greater New York City Area Details
Isaac Kebabjian's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 2006 - February 2013
Job Server/Bartender at Sushi Lounge
Industry Automotive
Experience
Sushi Lounge  January 2013 - Present
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC  February 2006 - February 2013
CDS Xerox   January 2012 - September 2012
ROMEO'S AUTOMOTIVE   July 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Inside Sales, Document Management, Outside Sales, Account Management, Sales Prospecting, Salesforce.com, Automotive, Negotiation, Business Planning, Marketing, Sales, B2B, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Selling

Education
Anisfield School of Business-AACSB Accredited   2008 — 2010
BS, Business Administration, Finance

Ramapo College of New Jersey

County College of Morris   2006 — 2008
Associates, Management

Timothy Bushnell Timothy Bushnell Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Timothy Bushnell's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2010 - March 2011
Job A great sales process combined with an excellent product and award winning customer service is the key to success.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ReminderMedia  May 2012 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc  January 2010 - March 2011
Sky Ranch  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Sales Process, Customer Relations, Team Oriented, Word, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Leadership, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Training, Account Management, Team Building, PowerPoint, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Customer Retention, Employee Training, Teamwork, CRM, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, B2B, Customer Experience, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Facebook, Lead Generation, Selling, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing

Education
The University of Texas at Arlington   2010 — 2012
Bachelors of Business Administration, Management

Tyler Junior College   2008 — 2009
Associates, Business Administration

Ashley Peti Ashley Peti San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ashley Peti's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 2005 - May 2011
Job Qualcomm
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Qualcomm  February 2015 - Present
netPolarity, Inc.   March 2014 - February 2015
Berkshire Property Advisors  April 2013 - March 2014
Q's Place   August 2011 - April 2013
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   September 2005 - May 2011
Agilent Technologies  June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Phone Screening, Applicant Tracking..., Scheduling, Contractors, Contract Recruitment, Background Checks, Sales, Sales Process, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Team Building, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales Presentations, Small Business, Brand Development, B2B, B2C marketing, Presentations, Marketing, Management, Training

Education
San Francisco State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business

David Cox David Cox Greater Atlanta Area Details
David Cox's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 1997 - January 2005
Job President at ARCOP, Inc. (Arby's Supply Chain Cooperative)
Industry Restaurants
Experience
ARCOP, Inc. (Arby's Supply Chain Cooperative)   February 2005 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 1997 - January 2005
Bruegger's Bagels  1996 - 1997
RTM Restaurant Group  1994 - 1996
Restaurant Services, Inc.   1993 - 1994
UFPC  1989 - 1993

Skills
Food Service, Restaurants, Food, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Board of Director..., Budget Process, Change Management, Project Management, HR Policies, Public Speaking, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Management, Procurement, Food Safety, Strategic Planning, Franchising, Food Industry, P&L Management, Profit, Strategy, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Pricing, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Warehousing, Training, Hospitality, Forecasting, Income Statement, Coaching, Retail, Team Building, Process Improvement, Multi-unit, P&L

Education
Bellarmine University   1990 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Bradley University   1980 — 1984
BS, Business Management

Eddy Manna Eddy Manna San Francisco Bay Area Details
Eddy Manna's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 2006 - December 2008
Job Vice President of Anything Can Do, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Anything Can Do, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Bank of the West  February 2009 - April 2015
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   September 2006 - December 2008
Citibank N.A.   September 1998 - June 2006

Skills
Leadership, Management, Credit, Outlook, Process Improvement, Retail Banking, Program Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Analysis, Banking, Consumer Lending, Finance, Loans, Training

Education
San Francisco State University   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Health Science

Karvin Spurgeon Karvin Spurgeon Cordell, Oklahoma Details
Karvin Spurgeon's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2001 - February 2005
Job Computer Consultant
Industry Computer Software
Experience
TRI-STATE PEO   November 2008 - September 2011
Volusia County IT   November 2008 - September 2011
Yang Enterprises, Inc.   January 2008 - September 2008
DSU STAFFING   October 2007 - December 2007
CEDAR CRESTONE  July 2006 - September 2007
WINN-DIXIE GROCERY STORES   February 2006 - May 2006
CB Richard Ellis  September 2005 - February 2006
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.   August 2001 - February 2005
ACUENT, INC.   June 2000 - March 2001
The Hunter Group  October 1996 - April 2000

Skills
SQR, PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, Payroll, PeopleCode, SDLC, Toad, Testing, Oracle, Crystal Reports, Financials, Human Resources, XML, Business Intelligence, Data Conversion, SQL, Oracle Applications, Requirements Gathering, Microsoft SQL Server, Program Management, ERP, Integration, Databases, COBOL, Unix Shell Scripting, .NET, Production Support, Systems Analysis, Data Migration, Visual Studio, CRM, VB.NET, Consulting, Information Technology, Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, Windows, Business Process..., ETL

Education
Northwestern Oklahoma State University   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Steve Coe Steve Coe Orlando, Florida Details
Steve Coe's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2007 - February 2011
Job Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Corporate Affairs and Internal Communications Senior Executive
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide  March 2011 - November 2013
Darden Restaurants Inc.  August 2007 - February 2011
Olive Garden  October 1999 - August 2007
Columbia TriStar Television Distribution   1996 - 1999
Broadcasting & Cable magazine  1988 - 1996

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Publicity, New Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, People Skills, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Broadcast, Brand Activation, Strategy, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Editing, Brand Management, Social Networking, Brand Development, Blogging, Copywriting, Facebook, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Sponsorship, Communication Training, Event Management, Digital Strategy, Newsletters, Event Planning, Corporate Branding, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing

Education
University of Miami   1984 — 1987
BA, Politics and Public Affairs

Patty Bedard Patty Bedard Orlando, Florida Area Details
Patty Bedard's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2000 - June 2001
Job Vice President, Human Resources Consulting at Hilton Worldwide
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hilton Worldwide  March 2014 - Present
Hilton Worldwide  March 2011 - Present
Hilton Grand Vacations  June 2006 - March 2011
Darden Restaurants  June 2001 - June 2006
Darden Restaurants, Inc  January 2000 - June 2001
Arts Premium Cigars & Cafe   February 1997 - January 2000
Church Street Station - Lily Marlanes   June 1995 - February 1997

Skills
Hospitality, Thought Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Timeshare, Educational Leadership, Hotels, Training, Hospitality Management, P&L, Coaching, Sales, Organizational..., Management, Leadership, Marketing, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Budgets, Workshop Facilitation, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Program Management, Employee Training, E-commerce, Property Management..., Employee Relations, Onboarding, Hiring, Recruiting

Education
Mountain State University   2003 — 2005
BS Organizational Leadership, OD

Chisum Womack Chisum Womack Bryan/College Station, Texas Area Details
Chisum Womack's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 2007 - January 2008
Job District Sales Manager at Bonfiglioli USA
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Bonfiglioli USA  February 2014 - Present
Nachi America  October 2011 - February 2014
Purvis Industries  May 2010 - October 2011
Powell Industries Offshore Division   May 2008 - August 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc  February 2007 - January 2008
Pizza Hut  July 2006 - February 2007
West Corporation  January 2006 - July 2006
Movie Gallery  July 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Sales, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Shipping, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales Management, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Cold Calling, Bearings, Leadership, Manufacturing, Management, Salesforce.com, Procurement, Sales Operations, Training, Purchasing, Time Management

Education
Texas A&M University, College Station   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Distribution

Texas A&M University   2007 — 2010
BS, Industrial Distribution

Blinn College   2006 — 2007

Trinity Valley Community College

Bryan Gaylor Bryan Gaylor Greater Atlanta Area Details
Bryan Gaylor's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience November 2003 - June 2007
Job Clear Channel Outdoor
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Clear Channel Outdoor  April 2011 - Present
ScotCro (Management & IT Consulting Firm)   October 2009 - April 2011
Darden Restaurants  July 2007 - October 2009
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   November 2003 - June 2007
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 1996 - October 2001
AvTax, Inc.   February 1994 - March 1996
Pardue, Heid, Church, Smith & Waller, Inc.   1991 - 1994

Skills
Forecasting, Finance, Leadership, Asset Managment, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Sales, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Mergers, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Negotiation, Market Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Asset Management, Due Diligence, Real Estate, Investments

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2007
MBA, Management, Strategy

Florida State University - College of Business   1989 — 1990
B.S., Finance

Kevin Simmons Kevin Simmons Chesapeake, Virginia Details
Kevin Simmons's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 2003 - Present
Job Managing Partner at Longhorn Steakhouse
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2003 - Present
Longhorn Steakhouse  July 2003 - Present
Hops Grill & Brewery  July 1998 - July 2003
Boston Market  June 1992 - June 1998

Skills
Restaurant Management, Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Recruiting, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Mediation, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Physical Inventory, Human Resource Planning, Staff Development, Cost Control, Financial Reporting, Guest Service Management, Guest Recovery, Profit, Labor Control, Food Safety, Food Cost Analysis, New Restaurant Openings, Culinary Skills, P&L Management, P&L Analysis, New Hire Orientations, Hiring Personnel, Hospitality Management, Sanitation, ServSafe, Catering, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Time Management, Vendor Relationship..., Hiring

Education
Francis Marion University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General, 3.5

William Gorton Jr. William Gorton Jr. Providence, Rhode Island Area Details
William Gorton Jr.'s Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Bachelors of Science in Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Not Your Average Joe's  January 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2011 - Present
OMG ~ Brand Building, Entrepreneurial Consulting, Marketing Strategy   April 2013 - June 2013
PadMatcher, Inc.   April 2013 - May 2013
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites  June 2011 - February 2012
Panera Bread  September 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Customer Service, Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Web Design, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Teamwork, Time Management, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Customer Satisfaction, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Excel, Creative Development, Word, Promotions, Creativity, Bloomberg, Networking

Education
Rhode Island College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Junior

West Warwick High School   2006 — 2010
Diploma

Brandon Roberts Brandon Roberts Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Brandon Roberts's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Corporate Finance Professional
Industry Airlines/Aviation
Experience
American Airlines  June 2015 - Present
FJ Management   September 2014 - December 2014
iTOK  September 2014 - December 2014
Darden Restaurants Inc  May 2014 - August 2014
IntelliType Corp.   March 2012 - August 2013
Entrepreneurial Activity   July 2010 - August 2013
Wells Fargo  June 2010 - March 2012
Sprint  July 2009 - May 2010
International Sports Specialists Inc.   August 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Financial Analysis, Retail Banking, Electronics Repair, Office Administration, Real Estate, Logistics, Construction, Carpentry, Microsoft Office, Marketing Material..., Sales, PowerPoint, Auditing, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Microsoft Excel, VBA

Education
Brigham Young University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Utah State University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.65 (Major GPA)

Dara Brown RDMS (AB, OB/GYN) Dara Brown RDMS (AB, OB/GYN) Greater Detroit Area Details
Dara Brown RDMS (AB, OB/GYN)'s Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2001 - January 2007
Job PRN Sonographer at ChoiceOne Medical Staffing
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
St Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland  March 2014 - August 2014
Baker College Auburn Hills   August 2012 - August 2014
Garden City Hospital  September 2013 - March 2014
World Research   August 2010 - August 2012
ACECOM INC   November 2007 - July 2010
Darden Restaurants, Inc  January 2001 - January 2007
OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc  January 1996 - January 2001
Boston Market Restaurants   January 1992 - January 1996

Skills
Customer Service, CPR Certified, Training, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Small Parts, Abdominal Imaging, Team Building, Compassion, Healthcare, PACS, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Hospitality, Management, Restaurants, Time Management, Inventory Management, Employee Training, Restaurant Management, Retail, Food Service, Multi-unit, Process Scheduler, Cashiering, Public Speaking

Education
Baker College of Auburn Hills   2012 — 2014
Associate's degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Summa Cum Laude

Eastern Michigan University

Spring Arbor University
Oral Communications; Composition, Psychology, Business Math, Business Methods

Zack Renfro Zack Renfro Louisville, Kentucky Details
Zack Renfro's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2007 - January 2009
Job Platform Artist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Scissorhands   August 2012 - Present
Bristol Bar & Grille   January 2009 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc  January 2007 - January 2009
Shoe Carnival  January 2005 - January 2007

Education
Empire Beauty School-Louisville   2011 — 2012
Cosmetology License

Georgetown University
Bachelor’s of Science

Shaina Brown Shaina Brown Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Shaina Brown's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2007 - January 2010
Job Disc Jockey at Abyss Logic Production Inc
Industry Music
Experience
HSN  May 2012 - Present
Pros Wedding Company   January 2009 - Present
Pros Wedding Company   January 2009 - Present
Abyss Logic Inc.   May 2008 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc  August 2007 - January 2010
Darden Restaurants, Inc  August 2007 - January 2010
Prompt Pros Wedding services   April 2008 - May 2009
Prompt Pros Wedding services   April 2008 - May 2009
102 Jamz   2007 - 2008

Skills
Promotions, Customer Service, Event Planning, Music, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Excel, Blogging, Advertising, Video Editing, Fundraising, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Research, Scheduling, Hospitality, Special Events, Entertainment, Budgeting, Music Production, DJ, Wedding DJ, Entertainment Industry, Dance, Jamaican, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Sales, Marketing Communications, Sound Design, Radio Host, Music Industry, Radio Broadcasting, Corporate Events, Sound

Education
University of Central Florida   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Art, Interpersonal/ Organizational Commutations

University of Central Florida   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Art, Interpersonal/ Organizational Commutations

Atlantic High School   2003 — 2006

Matthew Stroud Matthew Stroud Orlando, Florida Area Details
Matthew Stroud's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 2014 - November 2014
Job Experienced Investor Relations and Finance Professional Seeking New Opportunity
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 2014 - November 2014
Darden  December 2002 - March 2014
Darden  July 2000 - December 2002
Darden  July 1997 - July 2000
Darden  November 1995 - June 1997
Darden  May 1995 - October 1995
Darden Restaurants - Red Lobster  July 1993 - April 1995
General Mills Restaurants - Red Lobster Japan   May 1991 - June 1993
General Mills Restaurants - Red Lobster Japan   May 1990 - August 1990

Skills
Strategic Communications, Financial Analysis, Investor Relations, Press Releases, Corporate Finance, International Business, Crisis Communications, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Communication Training, Valuation, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Competitive Analysis, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Executive Management, Marketing Communications, Market Research

Education
Brigham Young University   1983 — 1991
B.A., M.B.A., Japanese, Business Management

Joseph Kimmel Joseph Kimmel Greater Boston Area Details
Joseph Kimmel's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 1997 - August 2004
Job Property Management Technician at Target
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Target  January 2015 - Present
Target  July 2012 - January 2015
PC Connection  June 2010 - June 2011
Olive Garden restaurant  June 2009 - May 2010
Papa Gino's Pronto   December 2005 - April 2009
Papa Gino's, Inc   December 2005 - April 2009
Darden Restaurants Inc  February 1997 - August 2004

Skills
Team Building, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Coaching, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Management, Account Management, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Recruiting, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Training, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com

Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville   2002 — 2002
na, accounting

Athol-Royalston Regional High School   1991 — 1994
High School or, General Studies

Gresham Hougland Gresham Hougland Clarksville, Tennessee Area Details
Gresham Hougland's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience April 2010 - August 2010
Job Freelance Moving Services at Selfemployed
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Self-employed  September 2013 - Present
Coleman American   August 2010 - September 2013
Darden Restaurants, Inc  April 2010 - August 2010
self-employed landscaper  August 2002 - April 2010
International Association of Business Communicators - Nashville   2005 - 2005
Gardner Wallcovering, Inc.   September 1989 - August 2002

Skills
Newsletters, Retail, Purchasing, Customer Service, Time Management, Warehousing, Forklift Operator, Distribution Strategies, Dispatching, Process Scheduler, Management, Transportation, Shipping, Distribution Center..., Logistics, Team Leadership, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel

Education
Austin Peay State University   2002 — 2005
BS, Corporate Communications

Gus Vielot, MBA Gus Vielot, MBA Orlando, Florida Area Details
Gus Vielot, MBA's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2002 - January 2004
Job Financial Analyst at Sodexo | Business Intelligence
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
SODEXO, INC  November 2007 - Present
Temporary Consultation   January 2006 - January 2007
GES Exposition, Inc.   January 2005 - January 2006
Darden Restaurants Inc  January 2002 - January 2004
Solarte / ECC Int.   January 1998 - January 2002

Skills
Data Mining, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, GAAP, Analysis, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliation, Essbase, SAS programming, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Finance, Payroll, Budgets, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Spreadsheets, Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, SAP, Accounts Payable, Expenses, Bank Reconciliation, Accruals, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Year-end Close, Invoicing, Data Analysis, Pr, Presentations, Business ru, SQL, Tableau, Powerpi, Hyperion Financial..., Hyperion Interactive..., pivo

Education
Florida Metropolitan University
Master’s of Business Administration Degree, Accounting, 3.65

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Bachelor or Science Degree, Accounting

Grenda Cabrera Grenda Cabrera Orlando, Florida Area Details
Grenda Cabrera's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience November 1999 - March 2005
Job Accounting; Payroll; Bookkeeping;Administratve
Industry Accounting
Experience
Nouveau Contour, USA   August 2012 - November 2014
Partners Federal Credit Union  December 2009 - August 2011
Ardaman & Associates  June 2007 - October 2009
Ardaman & Associates  January 2007 - October 2009
Accountemps  January 2007 - June 2007
MASTERCRAFT, LLC   January 2006 - April 2007
Darden Restaurants Inc  November 1999 - March 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Invoicing, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Bookkeeping, Sabre, Kronos, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Outlook, Payroll Processing, Excel, Word, Quickbooks, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Scheduling, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Management

Education
Everest University   2014 — 2014
Bachelors of Science Degree

Florida Metropolitan University   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts Degree

KINYON-CAMPBELL BUSINESS SCHOOL   1995 — 1997
Diploma

Pamela Starkey Pamela Starkey San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Pamela Starkey's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience October 1997 - October 2000
Job Portfolio Accountant at USAA Real Co
Industry Real Estate
Experience
USAA Real Estate Company  November 2011 - Present
General Growth Properties  October 2004 - November 2011
Realtime Services, Inc. Medical Help, Inc. Day Group, LLC   June 2002 - September 2004
Grennan, Gase, Dumm and Borcheck, CPA   October 2000 - July 2001
Darden Restaurants, Inc  October 1997 - October 2000

Skills
General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Auditing, Financial Statements, Budgets, Accruals, Journal Entries, Finance, QuickBooks, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Invoicing, Great Plains Software, Cash Flow, Bookkeeping, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll Taxes, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, JD Edwards, Tax Returns, Sarbanes-Oxley, Spreadsheets, Year-end Close, P, Accounts Payable, Lease Administration, Balance Sheet, Financial Audits, Microsoft Excel, Preparation, Revenue Recognition, Monthly Close, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Balance, Leases, Due Diligence, Expenses, Depreciation, Accountants, Internal Controls

Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting

University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   1991 — 1998
BSBA, Accounting

Emily Thompson, R.S., C.P.F.S., C.C.F.S Emily Thompson, R.S., C.P.F.S., C.C.F.S Greater Boston Area Details
Emily Thompson, R.S., C.P.F.S., C.C.F.S's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2005 - February 2011
Job Senior Food Safety Manager at Red Robin
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Red Robin  September 2012 - Present
The Hillson Nut Company, Inc   January 2011 - September 2012
Darden Restaurants, Inc  August 2005 - February 2011
Safety Control Technology   October 2004 - April 2005
Steritech Group, Inc   January 2000 - January 2004

Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Environmental Health, Sanitation, Quality Assurance, GMP, Food, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Sop, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Auditing, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Quality, SQF, BRC, Hygiene, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety Management..., Quality System, FDA, Meat, ISO 22000, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Ingredients, SSOP, GFSI, Microbiology, Seafood, Food Labelling, Dairy, Pest Control, Frozen Food, Allergens, Iso 9000, Bakery, TQM, ISO, SOP

Education
The Steritech Institute   2000 — 2000
Certificate of Achievement

Ohio University   1996 — 2000
BS, Environmental Health

Jackson High School   1992 — 1996
Diploma, National Honor Society

Regis University
Essentials, Business Development

Southwestern

The Steritech Institute

Marna Killian, SPHR Marna Killian, SPHR Orlando, Florida Area Details
Marna Killian, SPHR's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 1987 - September 2007
Job Vice President of Training and Strategic Integration, Carrabba's Italian Grill at Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.   December 2013 - Present
Margaritaville  September 2007 - December 2013
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 1987 - September 2007
Smokey Bones  2002 - 2007
Darden Restaurants/Red Lobster  1987 - 2007

Skills
Leadership Development, Human Resources, Organizational..., Leadership, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Hospitality, Event Planning, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Budgets, Coaching, College Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Event Management, FMLA, Food, Hiring, HR Policies, Hospitality Management, Interviews, Inventory Management, Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational..., Payroll, Personnel Management, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Time Management, Workforce Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Food

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2001 — 2003
MBA, Business

University of Denver   1983 — 1987
BSBA, Hospitality Management

Nathaniel Nat Martin III Nathaniel Nat Martin III Orlando, Florida Area Details
Nathaniel Nat Martin III's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2007 - October 2011
Job Sr. Manager Sourcing & Procurement, Food and Beverage at Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. – Orlando, FL
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. – Orlando, FL   November 2011 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 2007 - October 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   April 2004 - August 2007
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   October 2002 - April 2004
Follett Corporation  February 2002 - October 2002
Blodgett Corporation   August 1999 - February 2002
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.   February 1992 - July 1999
Dr Pepper / 7UP  1992 - 1999
Sysco Food Systems, Inc.   October 1991 - February 1992

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Teamwork, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Supply Chain, Team Building, Strategy, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Budgets, Team Leadership, Business Development, Restaurant Management, Marketing, Procurement, Customer Service, Hospitality, Project Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Risk Management, Income Statement, Restaurants, Food, Program Management

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration, Concentrations: finance, international business, management

Purdue University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Law & Society (Post Graduate Study, 1990-1991)

Cheryl Fowlkes, SPHR Cheryl Fowlkes, SPHR Orlando, Florida Area Details
Cheryl Fowlkes, SPHR's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 2006 - June 2010
Job Director, Human Resources at Red Lobster
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Dick Rivera Dick Rivera Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Dick Rivera's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 1997 - 2004
Job Chairman & CEO Rubicon Enterprises
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Golden Corral  August 2011 - Present
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc.   2011 - Present
Rubicon Enterprises   January 2004 - Present
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.   November 2006 - March 2012
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.   April 2009 - March 2011
National Restaurant Association  2007 - 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   1997 - 2004
Rare Hospitality International  1994 - 1997
TGI Fridays  1987 - 1994

Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Food, Team Building, Leadership, Retail, Income Statement, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Leadership Development, Market Planning, Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Hospitality, Public Relations, Training, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Profit, Menu Development, Management, P&L Management, Event Planning, Forecasting, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Sales, Operations Management, Social Media, Inventory Management, New Restaurant Openings, Hiring, Marketing, Multi-unit, Purchasing, Employee Training, Franchise Consulting, Wine, Food Safety, Catering, P&L, Recruiting, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Employee Relations, Process Scheduler

Education
Washington and Lee University   1963 — 1968
BA

Johnson & Wales University-Florida
Honorary Doctorate, Business

Jim Thomas Jim Thomas Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jim Thomas's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2007 - June 2013
Job Senior Vice President, Supply Management & Purchasing at Darden
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Save the Chimps, Inc   August 2015 - Present
Darden  May 2013 - Present
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida  August 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2007 - June 2013
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2005 - 2007
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2001 - 2005
Oberweis Dairy  1996 - 2001
McCain Foods  January 1995 - December 1995
Frito Lay  1990 - 1995

Skills
Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Labor Relations, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Food, Leadership, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Income Statement, Pricing, Team Leadership, Retail, Transportation, Sales, Program Management, Analysis, Operations Management, Negotiation, Team Building, Supply Management, Manufacturing, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Strategic Partnerships, Shipping, Strategic Sourcing, P&L, Budgets, Customer Service, Supply Chain..., 3PL

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   1997 — 1999
Masters, Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

Penn State University   1986 — 1990
B.S., Operations Management

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles

Jennifer K. Pearson, MBA, PMP, NAPW Jennifer K. Pearson, MBA, PMP, NAPW Gilbert, Arizona Details
Jennifer K. Pearson, MBA, PMP, NAPW's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 1999 - August 1999
Job Business Analyst, Implementations PMO in the Providers Solutions Division at UnitedHealth Group
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
UnitedHealth Group  April 2013 - May 2015
UnitedHealth Group  April 2011 - March 2013
Intel Corporation  June 2000 - March 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc  May 1999 - August 1999
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  December 1992 - August 1998

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Process Improvement, PMP, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Analysis, Product Development, Engineering, Training, Six Sigma

Education
Brigham Young University   1998 — 2000
MBA, Supply Chain

Brigham Young University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

John Gurrisi John Gurrisi Salinas, California Details
John Gurrisi's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 1999 - April 2007
Job Director of Food Safety at Fresh Express
Industry Food Production
Experience
Fresh Express  November 2013 - Present
Darden  April 2007 - October 2013
Darden Restaurants Inc.  July 1999 - April 2007
Darden Restaurants  August 1993 - July 1999

Skills
Food Safety, Food Industry, Sanitation, HACCP, Supply Chain, TQM, Food, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Restaurants, Food Processing, Seafood, Food Service, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Food Science, Microbiology, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Food Quality, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Ingredients, Operations Management, Income Statement, Recipes, Team Building, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Food Safety Management..., Hygiene, Meat, BRC, Food Microbiology, ISO 22000, SQF, Quality System, GMP, Quality Control, P&L, Catering

Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology

Rick McConnell Rick McConnell Orlando, Florida Area Details
Rick McConnell's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience October 2007 - March 2009
Job Project Lead / Senior Developer
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Aquiline Group   December 2012 - January 2013
NIIT Healthcare Technologies Inc   September 2010 - August 2011
Darden Restaurants Inc.  October 2007 - March 2009
Robert Half Technology  February 2007 - October 2007
Turner Marketing   September 2006 - February 2007
Galvanon  April 2004 - September 2006
DesignMinds Inc.   June 2003 - February 2004
CommFlo Corp.   October 1999 - September 2002

Skills
XML, Integration, .NET, C#, Databases, Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, Project Management, Business Analysis, Software Development, Visual Studio, SQL, SDLC, Software Project..., Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, HIPAA, Healthcare, EDI, EHR, EDI ANSI X12, Management, IIS, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Networking, Web Applications, Oracle, Scrum, HL7, Health Insurance..., CMS, EMRs

Education
University of Central Florida   2002 — 2003
BS, Computer Science / MIS

University of Florida   1992 — 1995
AA, Psychology

Michelle McGovern CSW, WSET Diploma Candidate Michelle McGovern CSW, WSET Diploma Candidate San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michelle McGovern CSW, WSET Diploma Candidate's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2008 - May 2010
Job Sales at Shafer Vineyards, Instructor at Napa Valley Wine Academy
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Napa Valley Wine Academy   January 2015 - Present
Shafer Vineyards   September 2013 - Present
Inglenook  June 2012 - September 2013
Pearson Education  June 2010 - June 2012
Darden Restaurants, Inc  June 2008 - May 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Word, Market Research, Performance Management, Personal Development, Personal Branding, Marketing Strategy, Email Management, Time Management, Prioritization, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Dog Training, Organization &..., Sales, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Hospitality

Education
University of Central Florida   2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality; Management

Jean Birch Jean Birch Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Jean Birch's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Independent Director
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Papa Murphy's International  April 2015 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Cosi  November 2013 - Present
Birch Company, LLC   August 2012 - Present
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals  May 2013 - Present
DineEquity, Inc.   June 2009 - August 2012
Birch Company, LLC   September 2007 - June 2009
Brinker International  January 2005 - August 2007
Brinker International  August 2003 - January 2005
Yum! Brands  1991 - 2003

Skills
Management, Profit, Income Statement, Operational Excellence, Leadership, Food Service, Brand Management, Multi-unit, Strategy, Project Planning, Restaurant Management, Personnel Management, Financial Modeling, Sales, Franchising, Menu Development, P&L, P&L Management, Franchise Consulting, Succession Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Organizational..., Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurants, Leadership Development, Retail, Budgets, Culinary Skills, Coaching, Customer Service, Hiring, Hospitality, Board of Directors, Inventory Management, Advisory Boards

Education
Southern Methodist University   1999 — 2001
MBA

University of Arizona   1978 — 1982
BA, Economics, Oriental Studies

Sara Renfroe Sara Renfroe Orlando, Florida Area Details
Sara Renfroe's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Graphic Designer at Darden Restaurants Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Darden Restaurants Inc.  May 2013 - Present
Walt Disney World  August 2011 - September 2014
Department of Recreational Sports, Mississippi State University   August 2010 - April 2011
Blufish Design Studio  June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Logo Design, Graphic Design, Posters, Graphics, Brochures, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Typography, Packaging, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Applications, Photoshop, Brand Management, Production Design, Layout

Education
Mississippi State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Natalie Schaible Natalie Schaible Orlando, Florida Area Details
Natalie Schaible's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 1986 - August 1995
Job Campus Director of Career Services at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Orlando
Industry Education Management
Experience
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Orlando  February 2011 - Present
Orlando Culinary Academy  July 2006 - February 2011
PACE Center for Girls  December 1995 - March 2006
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 1986 - August 1995

Skills
Higher Education, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Event Planning, Career Counseling, Training, Admissions, Educational Leadership, Resume Writing, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Project Management, Classroom, Hospitality, Team Building, Hiring, Leadership, Customer Service, Menu Development

Education
Cornell University
Bachelor’s Degree, Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Virginia Tech
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Kyle Herren Kyle Herren Greater Omaha Area Details
Kyle Herren's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 2012 - Present
Mr Goodcents Pasta & Subs Franchise   August 2011 - March 2012
Ramada Plaza Omaha   April 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Servesafe Certified, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Event Management, Food, Hospitality, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Food, Training, Hospitality Industry

Education
Missouri State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Lewis Central High School   2004 — 2008
General Studies

Leah Rae Smith Leah Rae Smith Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Leah Rae Smith's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2005 - March 2010
Job Executive Account Manager/ Marketing at Aeroflow Healthcare
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Aeroflow Healthcare  May 2012 - Present
Allied Health Resources   April 2009 - June 2012
Darden Restaurants Inc  June 2005 - March 2010

Skills
Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Healthcare, New Business Development, Medical Devices, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Time Management, Management

Education
Gardner-Webb University   2007 — 2009
BS, Business Administration

Tech Skills   2008 — 2009
Pharmacy Tech Certification, Pharmacy Technician

Darlene Hines Darlene Hines East Aurora, New York Details
Darlene Hines's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 1994 - April 1995
Job Independent Consultant at Avon, Company 31 and Tupperware
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Avon, Company 31 and Tupperware   March 2014 - Present
Convergys  November 2014 - January 2015
Fisher-Price  December 2007 - November 2014
Fisher-Price  2007 - November 2014
IBM Global Process Services  July 1999 - May 2007
AT&T  August 1998 - June 1999
AT&T  August 1998 - June 1999
Charles Schwab Inc  April 1995 - August 1998
Darden Restaurants Inc  January 1994 - April 1995

Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology, Office Management, Application Support, Customer Service, Voice System...

Education
Liberty University   2011 — 2012
Accounting

Niagara County Community College   1976 — 1983
Accounting

Andrew Haas, MBA Andrew Haas, MBA Orlando, Florida Area Details
Andrew Haas, MBA's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 1990 - April 2002
Job Director of IT at Signature Brands
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Signature Brands  April 2015 - Present
Margaritaville  October 2012 - September 2014
Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill  October 2009 - October 2012
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association  January 2009 - December 2009
ADAPCO  May 2008 - October 2009
Sonny's Franchise Company  April 2002 - April 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   June 1990 - April 2002
GE Capital  June 1987 - June 1990

Skills
POS, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Franchising, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Income Statement, Integration, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Restaurant Management, SDLC, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Budgets, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Negotiation, P, Vendor Management

Education
Stetson University   1992 — 1995
MBA

Stetson University   1983 — 1987
BBA, Finance

William Chao William Chao Atlanta, Georgia Details
William Chao's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 1994 - 1998
Job Experienced Supply Chain Leader
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Alliance Resources   June 2015 - Present
The Solutions Leadership Group   September 2014 - June 2015
Coca-Cola Refreshments  May 2013 - June 2014
Coca-Cola Refreshments  October 2010 - May 2013
Coca Cola Enterprises  March 2007 - January 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises  July 2004 - March 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises  July 2000 - July 2004
Blockbuster  February 1999 - June 2000
Brinker International  February 1998 - November 1998
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1994 - 1998

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Budgets, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Project Planning, Business Planning, Consumer Products, FMCG, Financial Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics Management, MRP, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Materials Management, Operations Management, P, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Product Development, Production Planning, Purchasing, SAP, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Supply Management, Warehouse Management, Warehousing

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1992 — 1994
MBA, International Business

Louisiana State University   1987 — 1991
BS, Finance

James Wollner James Wollner Saint Petersburg, Florida Details
James Wollner's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2011 - May 2012
Job Restaurant and Hospitality Management
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Carrabba's Italian Grill  March 2013 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works  May 2012 - December 2012
Darden Restaurants, Inc  May 2011 - May 2012
Walt Disney world resort  December 2010 - April 2011
Dessert Lady   May 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Branding Experience, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Restaurant Management, Micros, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Food Safety, HACCP, Labor Control, Hiring, Microsoft Excel, Guest Service Management, ServSafe, Food Service, P, Marketing, Team Building, Sales, Menu Development, Wine, POS, Profit, Open Table, Serve Safe Certified, Employee Relations

Education
University of Central Florida   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Hospitality and Tourism Management

University of Central Florida   2009 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Restaurant Management, 3.2

Shawn Claborn Shawn Claborn Orlando, Florida Area Details
Shawn Claborn's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2008 - October 2013
Job Sr Advisor Market Access Team at Elanco
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Elanco  November 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc  June 2008 - October 2013
JBS Swift & Company  2003 - 2008
Future Beef LTD   January 2002 - September 2002
Boar's Head Provisions  March 2000 - January 2002
Safeway  1997 - 2001
National Cattlemen's Beef Association  1996 - 1997
United Supermarkets  1994 - 1996
John Morrell & Co.   1991 - 1992
CEV Multimedia  1990 - 1990

Skills
Meat, Purchasing, Beef, Food, Retail Channel, Foodservice Channel, Category Management, Pork, Cattle Production, Pricing Strategy, Food Service, Food Industry, Inventory Management, Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Strategic Planning, P&L, Sales, Retail, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales Management, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Grocery, P&L Management, Food Science, Supply Chain Management

Education
Texas Tech University   1994 — 1996
MS Meat Science

Texas Tech University   1986 — 1990
BS

Frank Figearo Frank Figearo Orlando, Florida Details
Frank Figearo's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 2005 - January 2007
Job MS SQL Server DBA at BBA Aviation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
BBA Aviation  September 2012 - Present
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment  June 2010 - September 2012
Harte-Hanks, Inc.   February 2007 - January 2010
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2005 - January 2007
Amicas, Inc.   May 2003 - June 2005
Digital Fusion Solutions, Inc.   July 2000 - January 2003
DPAI/TechKnowQuest   July 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Database Design, ETL, Data Migration, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SSIS, T-SQL, SSRS, DTS, Business Analysis, SQL Tuning, Stored Procedures, Replication, Databases, Enterprise Software, Performance Tuning

Education
Gonzaga University   1988 — 1992

Gonzaga University

Sheri Frier Sheri Frier Orlando, Florida Area Details
Sheri Frier's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 2003 - September 2007
Job Director, Product Planning & Culinary Systems COE at Darden Restaurants
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants  May 2011 - Present
The Olive Garden  October 2007 - May 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 2003 - September 2007
Darden Restaurants  July 2001 - March 2003
Red Lobster  July 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing Strategy, Leadership, Financial Modeling, P&L Management, Pricing, Demand Planning, System Deployment, Change Management, Income Statement, Management, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Culinary Skills, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Negotiation, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration

Carl Hinkelman Jr Carl Hinkelman Jr Orlando, Florida Area Details
Carl Hinkelman Jr's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 1999 - February 2005
Job HR Analytics and Reporting Manager at Ruby Tuesday
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ruby Tuesday  June 2015 - Present
Merrill Lynch  August 2010 - February 2012
Darden Restaurants  February 2005 - November 2007
Darden Restaurants Inc  January 1999 - February 2005
Bainbridge Software Consulting   June 1996 - February 1999
Quatrix, Inc   October 1995 - June 1996
NaBANCO Corporation   December 1993 - October 1995
FiServ Inc  June 1990 - December 1993
FiServ Inc  November 1987 - June 1990
Chase/Clark Credit Company   November 1985 - November 1987

Skills
Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Testing, Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Training, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Visio, Vendor Management, Integration, Consulting, Change Management

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration
Master, Business Administration

Western Michigan University
Bachelor, Business Administration

Claudia Baker Claudia Baker Orlando, Florida Area Details
Claudia Baker's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 2004 - August 2011
Job Administration and Technology Manager, Law at Darden Restaurants
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants  August 2011 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2004 - August 2011
Darden Restaurants  1991 - 2009
Darden Restaurants  June 2002 - July 2004
Darden/ General Mills   1990 - 1992
Darden/ General Mills   1990 - 1992
Darden/ General Mills   1990 - 1992

Skills
Inventory Management, Access, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Leadership, Project Planning, Project Management, Management, Budgets, Supply Chain, Analysis, Purchasing, Training, Program Management, Logistics, Software Documentation, Negotiation, Forecasting, Integration, Databases, Vendor Management, Business Process, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Scheduler, Data Analysis

Education
University of Phoenix   2001 — 2003
MBA, Technology Management

Florida Southern College   1996 — 1999
Business/IT, •Bachelors of Science in Business Administration /Computer Information Systems

Joe Carson Joe Carson Orlando, Florida Area Details
Joe Carson's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2002 - January 2004
Job Noc Supervisor at HostDime.com
Industry Computer Software
Experience
HostDime.com  October 2010 - Present
Valencia Community College  January 2005 - October 2010
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC  August 2002 - January 2004

Skills
System Administration, Troubleshooting, Java, Perl, Servers, Databases, C#, Hardware, Bash, Networking, Apache, Windows Server, MySQL, C

Education
Florida Southern College
BS, Computer Science/Mathamatics

Darci Safreed, MBA Darci Safreed, MBA Orlando, Florida Area Details
Darci Safreed, MBA's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2012 - 2015
Job Health & Wellness Project Manager at Walt Disney World
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Walt Disney World  2015 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2012 - 2015
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2011 - 2012
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2008 - 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2007 - 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2005 - 2007
Dew Glass, Inc   1999 - 2005

Skills
Forecasting, Data Analysis, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Budgets, Purchasing, Training, Process Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, Pricing, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Finance, Contract Management, Marketing, System Deployment, Nutritional Analysis, Microsoft Office, Logistics Management, User Acceptance Testing, Technology Integration, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Thought Leadership, Management, Budgeting, Excel, Problem Solving, Nutrition Analysis, Food Allergies

Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Behavioral Studies

University of Central Florida
MBA

Debbie Yarborough Debbie Yarborough Orlando, Florida Area Details
Debbie Yarborough's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 2006 - Present
Job Director Talent Acquisition, Darden Restaurants
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Darden Restaurants Inc.  September 2006 - Present
eBay  March 2004 - March 2006
RadioShack  2001 - 2004
Wal-Mart  1998 - 2001
Walt Disney World Co  March 1979 - February 1998

Skills
International..., Executive Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Referral..., Executive Search, Temporary Placement, Sourcing, Leadership, Hiring, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Strategic Planning

Education
Penn State University   1975 — 1979
BS

University of Central Florida
MBA

Deborah Ashton, Ph.D., CDM Deborah Ashton, Ph.D., CDM Greater Chicago Area Details
Deborah Ashton, Ph.D., CDM's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2000 - 2004
Job Executive/ Strategist/ Diversity & Inclusion Leader/ Solutionist
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Planet Perspective   December 2014 - Present
Novant Health  November 2011 - November 2014
Deborah Ashton, Ph.D.   September 2009 - November 2011
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  August 2006 - August 2009
NEW EXPLORATIONS UNLIMITED   2004 - August 2006
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC  2000 - 2004
MEDTRONIC, INC  1996 - 2000
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY  1991 - 1996

Skills
Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Organizational..., Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Marketing, Recruiting, Organizational..., Diversity Training, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Leadership, Strategy, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Performance Management, Onboarding, Program Management, Sourcing, Training, Staff Development, Cross-functional Team..., College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Executive Management, Interviews, Management Development, Management, Career Development, Workshop Facilitation, Policy, Business Strategy, Organizational Design

Education
Harvard University
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology and Public Practice

Clarke College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Georgetown University & Institute for Diversity, American Hospital Association
Certificate in Diversity Management

Tuan Ma Tuan Ma Orlando, Florida Area Details
Tuan Ma's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2002 - August 2004
Job
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Siemens  August 2004 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc  January 2002 - August 2004
ERP Expert Group, Inc   July 2001 - January 2002
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP  August 2000 - July 2001
PeopleSoft, Inc.   August 1999 - August 2000
Harris Corporation  January 1991 - August 1999

Skills
PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, Microsoft Office, PeopleFluent ATS, PeopleClick RMS, Microsoft SharePoint, Project Management, HCM, ERP, SQL, Business Analysis, Lean Initiatives, Process Improvement, Technical Rec, Staff Mentoring, Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, Software Development, Employee On-boarding, HRIS, HRIT, Program Management, SharePoint, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Onboarding, Oracle

Education
University of Central Florida   1988 — 1991
Bacherlor, Computer Science

Jim Brinkley Jim Brinkley Salisbury, North Carolina Details
Jim Brinkley's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2003 - January 2004
Job Category Manager, Produce at DELHAIZE AMERICA
Industry Supermarkets
Experience
Natural Markets Food Group  October 2014 - Present
DELHAIZE AMERICA  February 2013 - June 2014
DELHAIZE AMERICA  March 2009 - February 2013
Information Resources, Inc. (IRI)   August 2008 - March 2009
NASH FINCH COMPANY  September 2004 - August 2008
AHOLD USA  January 2004 - September 2004
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC  January 2003 - January 2004
FOOD LION, LLC  December 1997 - January 2003

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Pricing, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting, Sales, Operations Management, Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Store Management, Team Leadership, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Team Building, Supply Chain, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Assortment, Budgets, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Supermarkets, Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Grocery, Strategy, Profit, P&L Management, Procurement, Wholesale, Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Advertising, Business Analysis, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, CRM, IRI, Private Label

Education
North Carolina State University   1981 — 1986

Scott Pavlica, MBA Scott Pavlica, MBA Orlando, Florida Area Details
Scott Pavlica, MBA's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 2007 - July 2009
Job
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants  July 2012 - Present
Darden Restaurants  February 2007 - July 2012
Darden Restaurants  July 2009 - July 2011
Darden Restaurants Inc.  February 2007 - July 2009
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Inc / OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc.   June 2005 - January 2007
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Inc   September 2003 - June 2005
Eckerd College  August 2002 - May 2005
Keene Swamp Bats - NECBL   May 2003 - August 2003
Academy Prep Center for Education   2002 - 2003

Skills
Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, P&L, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Restaurant Management, Essbase, Purchasing, Management, Budgets, P&L Management, Baseball, Market Analysis, Accounting, Income Statement, Microstrategy, Hyperion Enterprise, Strategic Financial..., Financial Forecasting, Lawson General Ledger, Operations, Marketing Analysis, Long Range Planning, People Development, Analysis, Financial Reporting, PowerPoint, Hyperion Essbase, Restaurant Operations, Unit Level Profitability, Pricing, FP&A, Pricing Strategy, P&L Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   2006 — 2007
MBA

Eckerd College   2000 — 2002
B.A.

Know Europe Programme 2001   2001 — 2001

Tom Weidman Tom Weidman Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Tom Weidman's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2004 - November 2009
Job Tax Advisory Manager, Sales & Use Tax at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP  March 2015 - Present
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.   February 2010 - February 2015
Darden Restaurants Inc  June 2004 - November 2009
Darden Restaurants  June 1996 - June 2004
Darden Restaurants  September 1990 - June 1996
Andersen Consulting  January 1987 - August 1990

Skills
Auditing, Tax, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Analysis, Management, Business Planning, Sales Tax, ERP, Sales, Financial Planners, Retail, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Budgets, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Forecasting, Use Tax, Microsoft Office

Education
Oklahoma University - Price College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Tulane University
B.S., Engineering

University of Oklahoma
B.S., Arts and Sciences

Cindy Layner Cindy Layner Orlando, Florida Area Details
Cindy Layner's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2013 - May 2015
Job Freelance Communications Professional and Travel MD
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Self-Employed  August 2015 - Present
Retired from Darden Restaurants   May 2015 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   January 2013 - May 2015
Darden Restaurants  2002 - September 2005
Darden Restaurants  February 1995 - September 2002
Pinellas County Schools  February 1980 - June 1985

Skills
Video Production, Internal Communications, Editing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Video, Media Relations, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Video Editing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Newsletters, Strategy, Facebook, Creative Writing, Publicity, Hospitality

Education
University of South Florida   1977 — 1979
BA, Speech & English Education

University of South Florida College of Education   1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Speech and English Education

Charlie Parnell Charlie Parnell Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area Details
Charlie Parnell's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience June 2001 - May 2008
Job Sr. Payroll Delivery Analyst
Industry Outsourcing/Offshoring
Experience
Aon/Hewitt  May 2010 - Present
Winn Dixie Stores  September 2009 - June 2010
Winn Dixie Stores  2009 - 2010
Darden Restaurants, Inc  June 2001 - May 2008
Darden Restaurants  May 1990 - June 2001
OCPS  May 1985 - September 1986

Skills
Payroll, PeopleSoft, Visio, HRIS, SQL, Analysis, Project Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Training, Performance Management, Human Resources, Management

Education
Monroe Community College   1966 — 1969
Computer Science

Mark Wirnowski Mark Wirnowski Orlando, Florida Area Details
Mark Wirnowski's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 1995 - Present
Job IT Manager at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   May 1995 - Present

Education
University of Florida   1988 — 1994

Diana Sommer Diana Sommer Orlando, Florida Area Details
Diana Sommer's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience Admin. Asst.Olive Garden Finance2006 - Present
Job Admin. Asst. at Darden Restaurants Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants Inc.  Admin. Asst.Olive Garden Finance2006 - Present
Sea World  2004 - 2004

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   2003 — 2005

Geneva Hight Geneva Hight Orlando, Florida Area Details
Geneva Hight's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 1998 - Present
Job License Representative, Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   May 1998 - Present

Education
University of Central Florida   1998 — 2001
BA, Legal Studies

Deborah Dubinsky Deborah Dubinsky Orlando, Florida Area Details
Deborah Dubinsky's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience December 2007 - Present
Job Associate Manager Employment Disputes
Industry Restaurants
Experience
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC  December 2007 - Present
ARGONIDE CORPORATION  January 2005 - November 2007
Jenner & Block  November 2003 - December 2004
Shook Hardy & Bacon  May 1989 - October 2003

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Employment Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Interviewing, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Trials, Document Review, Courts, Legal Compliance, Westlaw, Interviews, Human Resources, Recruiting, Depositions, Pleadings, Training, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Lexis, New Hire Orientations, Hearings, Management, Legal Assistance, Employee Relations

Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources

Johnson County Community College
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Ottawa University
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management

Karen (Soots) Chester Karen (Soots) Chester Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Karen (Soots) Chester's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2001 - 2008
Job VP Media Services at Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.   April 2013 - Present
Bloomin' Brands  January 2011 - April 2013
Outback Steakhouse  July 2008 - March 2011
Red Lobster  December 2000 - July 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2001 - 2008
Hardee's Food Systems  November 1992 - December 2000

Skills
Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Media Planning, Brand Management, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Budgets, Marketing, Social Media

Education
Barton College
Marketing

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Rick Van Warner Rick Van Warner Orlando, Florida Area Details
Rick Van Warner's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 1996 - 2000
Job President, The Parquet Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The Parquet Group   2000 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1996 - 2000
Nation's Restaurant News  1984 - 1996

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Internal Communications, Organizational..., Mergers, Public Relations, Performance Improvement, Positioning, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Strategy, Coalitions, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Leadership

Education
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications, Journalism, and Human Resources

Syracuse University

Pam Watson Pam Watson Orlando, Florida Area Details
Pam Watson's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 1987 - Present
Job Sr. Reporting Analyst at Darden Restaurants, Inc
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc  February 1987 - Present

Skills
SDLC, SharePoint, Team Leadership, PeopleSoft, Visio, Business Analysis, Java, SQL, Business Intelligence, Access, Databases, Data Warehousing, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Visual Basic, MS Project, PL/SQL, Process Improvement, Analysis, Project Management, Data Modeling, Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microstrategy, ETL, Dashboard, Analytics, SQR, Software Documentation, Requirements Gathering

Education
Florida Southern College   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Southmont High School   1977 — 1983
Diploma

Betty Salvas Betty Salvas Orlando, Florida Area Details
Betty Salvas's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience Government Affairs RepresentativeDarden Restaurants, Inc.1981 - 2008
Job Govt Affairs Rep at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   Government Affairs RepresentativeDarden Restaurants, Inc.1981 - 2008

Education
University of Central Florida

John Martin John Martin Orlando, Florida Details
John Martin's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2007 - Present
Job President at The Capital Grille
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2007 - Present
The Capital Grille  January 2001 - Present
RARE Hospitality  1990 - 2008

Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food, Menu Development, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Wine, Catering, Income Statement, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Inventory Management, Event Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning

Education
Johnson & Wales University   1985 — 1988

Reggie Buckles Reggie Buckles Orlando, Florida Area Details
Reggie Buckles's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 1999 - 2011
Job President at Mid Florida Restaurant Equipment & Supply
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Mid Florida Restaurant Equipment & Supply   2011 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1999 - 2011
Darden Restaurants  1989 - 1999

Skills
Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Food, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Menu Development, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Management, Culinary Skills, Profit, Human Resources, Sales Management, Income Statement, Procurement, Marketing

Education
Florida Metropolitan University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Jason Mogg Jason Mogg Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jason Mogg's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2005 - Present
Job Senior Director, Enterprise FP&A
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2005 - Present
Ernst & Young  August 2004 - November 2005

Skills
Analytics, Forecasting, Pricing Strategy, Corporate Finance, CPA, Marketing Mix Modeling, Innovation, Fortune 500, Thought Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Long Range Planning, Process Improvement, Big Data, Big 4, US GAAP, Department Integration, Regression Analysis, Testing, Department Creation, Marketing Analytics, Cost Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Restaurants, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures, Carve-outs, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Leadership, Pricing, Management

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration   2006 — 2007
MBA, Business

University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   1999 — 2004
BS Accounting and MIS

Sandy Urban Sandy Urban Orlando, Florida Area Details
Sandy Urban's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 1988 - October 2012
Job Project Manager at Darden
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Darden  July 2012 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   September 1988 - October 2012

Skills
Process Improvement, SQR, PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Integration, SDLC, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Visio, Data Warehousing, Oracle, Software Project..., Project Management, Vendor Management, Team Building, Leadership

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1981 — 1984

Sherri Bryant Sherri Bryant Greater Nashville Area Details
Sherri Bryant's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience October 1983 - October 2009
Job Director, Total Rewards at Genesco, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Genesco, Inc.   January 2010 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc  October 1983 - October 2009

Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business

John Madonna John Madonna Orlando, Florida Area Details
John Madonna's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience December 2005 - March 2014
Job SVP, Corporate Reporting and Accounting at Darden Restaurants
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants  January 2015 - Present
Darden Restaurants  March 2014 - January 2015
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   December 2005 - March 2014
Ernst & Young  April 2002 - December 2005
Arthur Andersen LLP  January 1999 - April 2002

Skills
Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Corporate FP&A, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, US GAAP, Forecasting

Education
Florida State University   1996 — 1999

Duke University   1994 — 1996

Todd Wagenblast Todd Wagenblast Greater Chicago Area Details
Todd Wagenblast's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience September 1996 - October 2001
Job Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Indiana Beverage, Inc.   April 2009 - Present
Milgard Manufacturing  July 2003 - April 2009
The Spiegel Group  October 2001 - July 2003
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   September 1996 - October 2001
PwC  February 1995 - September 1996
Arthur Andersen  August 1990 - February 1995

Education
University of Notre Dame   1986 — 1990
BBA, Accounting

Chris Takashima Chris Takashima Orlando, Florida Area Details
Chris Takashima's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience January 2001 - Present
Job Manager Supply Chain Systems at Darden Restaurants, Inc
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc  January 2001 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc.  June 1995 - January 2001

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, MS Project, Software Project..., Supply Chain Consulting, Lotus Notes application..., Budgets, Forecasting, Lotus Notes, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Software Documentation, Training, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Operations Management

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   1990 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and DIS

University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Marianne Potrzeba Marianne Potrzeba Orlando, Florida Area Details
Marianne Potrzeba's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience December 2004 - March 2008
Job Coordinator, Walt Disney World
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Self  March 2008 - Present
Walt Disney World  March 2008 - Present
Darden Restaurants Inc  December 2004 - March 2008
Fleet Financial Group  May 1980 - September 2003

Education
Bryant University   1986 — 1993

Pat Harrigan Pat Harrigan Orlando, Florida Area Details
Pat Harrigan's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 1998 - June 2008
Job SVP Accounting Services at Red Lobster Seafood Co
Industry Retail
Experience
Red Lobster Seafood Co  August 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants  September 2011 - July 2014
Darden  2008 - August 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 1998 - June 2008

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Corporate Tax, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Income Tax, Leadership, Process Improvement, Tax, Finance, Human Resources, Internal Controls, Mergers

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Masters, Accounting, concentration Tax

Texas A&M University
BBA, Management

Norma Rivera Norma Rivera Orlando, Florida Details
Norma Rivera's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2005 - July 2014
Job Licensing Manager at Red Lobster
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Red Lobster  July 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 2005 - July 2014
Darden Restaurants  2004 - 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Teamwork, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building, Restaurants, Leadership

Education
University of Phoenix   2001 — 2004

Lisa Barbato Lisa Barbato Orlando, Florida Area Details
Lisa Barbato's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2007 - February 2010
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Construction
Experience
Hubbard Construction Company  August 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants  February 2010 - August 2014
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   May 2007 - February 2010
Darden Restaurants  March 2005 - May 2007
Hubbard Construction Company  February 1995 - March 2005

Skills
Budgets, Blueprint Reading, Process Scheduler, Office Management, Time Management, Accounts Receivable

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's, Marketing

Toran Bakhsh Toran Bakhsh Orlando, Florida Area Details
Toran Bakhsh's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Department Systems Specialist
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants Inc.  November 2008 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office

Education
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business   2000 — 2005

Elizabeth Crago Elizabeth Crago Orlando, Florida Area Details
Elizabeth Crago's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Associate Manager, Asset Management at Red Lobster
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Red Lobster  July 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 2007 - Present

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   2000 — 2005

Paula Shives Paula Shives Orlando, Florida Area Details
Paula Shives's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 1999 - December 2010
Job Corporate Governance Executive
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Community Foundation of Central Florida   June 2012 - Present
Winter Park Public Library  June 2012 - Present
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council   June 2012 - Present
Lifespace Retirement Communities   October 2005 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   May 1999 - December 2010
Women's Foodservice Forum  2000 - 2006
Long John Silvers  1986 - 1999
Long John Silver's Restaurants   1984 - 1999
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald  1981 - 1985

Skills
Non-profits, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Team Building, Public Relations, Mergers, Employee Relations, Leadership, Corporate Governance, Succession Planning

Education
University of Kentucky College of Law   1976 — 1979
J.D.

Monessen High

Melissa Ingalsbe Melissa Ingalsbe Orlando, Florida Area Details
Melissa Ingalsbe's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2004 - Present
Job Director, HR Compliance and Dispute Resolution at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc  May 2004 - Present
Olive Garden  May 2003 - May 2005
Olive Garden  May 1994 - May 2003

Skills
Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Peer Reviews, Mediation, Arbitration, Employee Relations, EEO, Human Resources, Litigation, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, HR Policies, Civil Litigation, EEOC, ADA compliance, FMLA, Labor Relations, Emloyment Discrimination, Leave of Absence..., Employee Relations..., Management, Settlement Agreements, Employee Handbooks, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Conflict Resolution, Process Management, Dispute Settlement, Conflict Management, Discrimination, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, I-9 Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Employee Management, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Employment Law..., Employment Legislation, Resolving Conflicts, Investigation, Presentations, Business Process Mapping, Depositions, Legal Discovery

Education
University of Central Florida   1981 — 1984
BA, Legal Studies

Dave Baltar Dave Baltar Orlando, Florida Details
Dave Baltar's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience April 1997 - May 2014
Job Senior Manager at Ryan
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
Ryan  June 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc  April 1997 - May 2014
AvTax, Inc.   1996 - 1997
Marvin F. Poer and Company  1993 - 1996
Easley, McCaleb & Stallings   1989 - 1993

Skills
Tax, Real Estate, Personal Property, Property Tax, Accounting, Sales Tax, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Valuation, Fixed Assets, GAAP

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Mark Seferian Mark Seferian Orange County, California Area Details
Mark Seferian's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 2011 - April 2013
Job Regional Director of Development at Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.   April 2013 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   February 2011 - April 2013
JPMorgan Chase  February 2010 - February 2011
Elephant Bar Restaurant  2001 - February 2010
Pat & Oscar's   2003 - 2003
RCI Brokerage   March 1984 - March 1994
CPK  1993 - 1994
Memphis International   October 1980 - June 1983

Skills
Customer Service, Cross Functional Team..., Franchising, Friendly Personality, Hospitality, Income Statement, Investment Properties, Landlords, Leadership, Lease Administration, Lease Negotiations, Leases, Location Intelligence, Management, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Multi-unit, Negotiation, New Business Development, Organization, Procurement, Project Planning, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Transactions, Restaurants, Retail, Analysis, Brokerage, Budgets, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Real Estate, Disposition, Entitlements, Finance, Sales, Sellers, Selling, Shopping Centers, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, Tenant, Tenant Representation, P&L

Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   1977 — 1980
BS Business, Marketing & Management

University of California, Los Angeles   1975 — 1977
Gen Ed -Economics Major

Angelica Walimaki Angelica Walimaki Greater Detroit Area Details
Angelica Walimaki's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 2004 - May 2006
Job Sr. Marketing Event Manager at MTU
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
MTU America Inc.  July 2008 - Present
The Detroit Athletic Club - A Platinum Club of America   July 2006 - July 2008
Darden Restaurants, Inc  March 2004 - May 2006
A Fabulous Affair   December 2000 - March 2004
Proprietor  December 1999 - December 2000

Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Budgets, Press Releases, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Management, Fundraising, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Meeting Planning, Purchasing, Catering, Trade Shows

Education
DeVry UniversityOakland University
Bachelors of Technical Management, Sales and Marketing

Oakland Community College

Sandy English Sandy English Orlando, Florida Area Details
Sandy English's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 1998 - August 2005
Job Interview Partner/Campus Programs and Internships The Disney Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Walt Disney Company  August 2010 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 1998 - August 2005
Federated Department Stores  May 1995 - September 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Team Building, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
Penn State University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management and Services

Michael Zupo Michael Zupo Orlando, Florida Area Details
Michael Zupo's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience March 1999 - Present
Job Design Manager Food Service at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   March 1999 - Present
Louis Wohl & Sons, Inc. (The General Companies)   October 1983 - March 1999
Ralyea-Heckmann, Inc.   March 1980 - October 1983
Sportservice Corporation - Air Terminal Services, Inc.   May 1972 - February 1980

Skills
Food Service, Restaurants, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Layout, Illustrator, Concept Design, Marketing, Drawing, Concept Development, Advertising, AutoCAD, Wine, Cost Control, Cooking, New Restaurant Openings, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Social Networking, Time Management, CAD, Fine Dining, Product Development, Labor Control, Catering, Inventory Management, Customer Service

Education
University at Buffalo   1976 — 1978
MFA, Fine Art

Daemen College   1971 — 1975
BFA, Fine Art

Jennifer Keith, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M. Jennifer Keith, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M. Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jennifer Keith, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M.'s Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 1995 - July 2014
Job Director of Procurement at Red Lobster Seafood Co.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Red Lobster Seafood Co.  July 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   August 1995 - July 2014
American Automobile Association  May 1991 - August 1995

Skills
Procurement, Budgets, Finance, Pricing, Inventory Management, Seafood, Purchasing, Food Service, P&L, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Food, Risk Management, Customer Service, Income Statement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Catering, Team Building

Education
Stetson University   1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Florida State University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

Glad Markunas Glad Markunas Maryville, Tennessee Details
Glad Markunas's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 1999 - 2003
Job VP, Consumer Insights at Ruby Tuesday
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Ruby Tuesday  December 2014 - Present
Directions Research, Inc.   February 2014 - November 2014
Darden Restaurants  2008 - 2013
Darden's Business Development   2006 - 2008
Carlson Restaurants / TGI Friday's   2004 - 2006
Burger King Corporation  2003 - 2004
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1999 - 2003
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1991 - 1999
Darden Restaurants Inc.  1990 - 1991
Leo Burnett Co.  1982 - 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning: Ad..., Research Project Design..., Execute and Moderate..., Concept and Product..., Principles of Food..., Market Segmentation, Guest Experience..., Advertising..., Consumer Target..., In-depth Core User..., Data Synthesis, Food & Beverage, Strategy, Marketing, Segmentation, Restaurants, Management, Food Service, Hospitality, Customer Insight, Market Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Leadership, Advertising

Education
Briarcliffe College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Developmental and Child Psychology

Chatham Hall Chatham, VA
High School

Michael Calabro Michael Calabro Greater Detroit Area Details
Michael Calabro's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience May 2001 - March 2009
Job Mortgage Insurance Services
Industry Insurance
Experience
Proctor Financial, Inc  April 2012 - Present
Brio Tuscan Grille  March 2009 - April 2012
Longhorn Steakhouse  January 2006 - March 2009
Darden Restaurants, Inc  May 2001 - March 2009
Olive Garden  May 2001 - January 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Social Networking, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word

Education
Oakland University   1999 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Oakland University
Bachelor of Science Degree, General Management

Scott St. John Scott St. John Orlando, Florida Area Details
Scott St. John's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Director, Internal Audit at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2011 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2009 - June 2011
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 2003 - June 2009
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   January 1999 - June 2003
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP  January 1989 - December 1998

Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Certified Public..., GAAP

Education
Florida State University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

Ashley Mutter Ashley Mutter Fort Lauderdale, Florida Details
Ashley Mutter's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience February 2006 - December 2013
Job Insurance Verifier at GDC
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center   August 2014 - Present
Digestive Healthcare   March 2013 - July 2014
Darden Restaurants, inc.   February 2006 - December 2013
Applebee's  February 2005 - February 2006

Education
University of Phoenix   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, 3.86

Andy Moudry Andy Moudry Hugo, Minnesota Details
Andy Moudry's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience 2006 - Present
Job Manager at Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   2006 - Present
Village Inn Restaurant  May 2004 - July 2006

Education
The University of North Dakota   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

Stillwater Area High School   1997 — 1999

A.J. Cohen A.J. Cohen Boca Raton, Florida Details
A.J. Cohen's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience April 2000 - January 2008
Job
Industry Real Estate
Experience
AJC Tutoring   January 2008 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   April 2000 - January 2008

Education
Florida International University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA)

Florida International University   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Doug Wentz Doug Wentz Orlando, Florida Details
Doug Wentz's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience April 2001 - July 2014
Job Vice President, Division General Counsel at Red Lobster Seafood Co., LLC
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Red Lobster Seafood Co., LLC   August 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   April 2001 - July 2014

Skills
Contract Law, Food Safety, Compensation and..., Privacy Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, General Corporate and...

Education
The George Washington University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Beth Cavanah Beth Cavanah Paducah, Kentucky Details
Beth Cavanah's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience July 1993 - Present
Job Staffing and Training Manager at Darden Restaurants, Inc./ Looking for new opportunities outside the restaurant industry
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   July 1993 - Present
Wal-Mart  June 1991 - July 1993

Skills
Training, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Hiring, Restaurant Management, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Hospitality, Talent Acquisition, Customer Service, Food, Interviews, College Recruiting, Coaching, Team Building, Applicant Tracking..., New Restaurant Openings, Customer Satisfaction, Conflict Resolution, New Hire Training, Benefits Administration, Training Facilitation, Labor Control, Organizational..., Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Sales, Sales Management, Time Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Retail, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Talent Management

Education
Rollins College   2009 — 2009
Human Resources Management and Services

Murray State University   1990 — 2000
Master's degree, Organizational Communications/Training

Heath High School   1984 — 1988
General Education Studies, Organizational Communications/ Training and Development

James Sardina James Sardina Scottsdale, Arizona Details
James Sardina's Darden Restaurants, Inc. Experience August 2013 - Present
Job General Manager at Darden Restaurants Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Darden Restaurants Inc.  August 2013 - Present

Skills
Restaurant and Bar...

Education
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resource Management

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