Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Industry: Restaurant company
DescriptionDarden 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Darden Restaurants, Inc. May 1995 - Present
Education
University of Florida 1988 — 1994
Darden Restaurants Inc. Admin. Asst.Olive Garden Finance2006 - Present
Sea World 2004 - 2004
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2003 — 2005
Darden Restaurants, Inc. May 1998 - Present
Education
University of Central Florida 1998 — 2001
BA, Legal Studies
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
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
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
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
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Government Affairs RepresentativeDarden Restaurants, Inc.1981 - 2008
Education
University of Central Florida
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
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
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
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
Genesco, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc October 1983 - October 2009
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Darden Restaurants Inc. November 2008 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office
Education
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 2000 — 2005
Red Lobster July 2014 - Present
Darden Restaurants, Inc. March 2007 - Present
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2005
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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)
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
Darden Restaurants Inc. August 2013 - Present
Skills
Restaurant and Bar...
Education
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resource Management