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Darden Restaurants: A Leader in the Full-Service Restaurant Industry

Darden Restaurants is the premier full-service dining company, operating over 1,800 locations. Learn about our company, buy gift cards, search careers and more.

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Kevin Bouhot

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I am a results-driven marketing leader with a strong track record in brand strategy, digital marketing, and cross-functional collaboration across client-side and agency settings. Skilled in translating consumer insights, data analytics, and market trends into impactful strategies, I am committed to driving brand growth and launching products that resonate globally. My experience spans Fortune 500 companies and high-growth brands, where I’ve led teams to execute integrated campaigns that deliver measurable results and elevate brand presence across all channels. Core Strengths Include: - Strategic Vision & Execution: Successfully developed and executed omni-channel strategies that enhanced brand engagement and market positioning. - Innovation & Product Lifecycle Management: Created innovative marketing roadmaps and drove end-to-end product management to meet dynamic consumer needs. - Collaborative Leadership: Led cross-functional teams, securing buy-in from C-suite and key stakeholders to drive high-impact projects aligned with business goals. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new cuisines, watching sports, and taking walks with my collie. Open to networking and new opportunities - feel free to reach out at kbouhot@gmail.com.

Henry Pinnix

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EX Tesla Infrastructure | Sr. Manager Founder | Stealth Start Up

Julie Casey

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If you’re looking to add an eager marketing and hospitality-geared professional to your team, please do so by giving me a shot. (You can keep reading first though) My childhood was filled with sports. I was introduced to soccer and gymnastics. My dad became a Pittsburgh Pirates Little League coach, and I became one of a handful of girls playing baseball, swallowing bugs in the right field. My dad took me to Washington Capitals games, watched Payne Stewart with me on Sundays, and got me my first set of golf clubs. I had three Redskins-themed Super Bowl birthday parties including a big win on my actual birthday in 1992, inspiring my dream of being the first girl kicker in the NFL. At Florida State University, I took one of the first sports marketing classes ever offered and was an intern at the Tallahassee Tiger Sharks. I followed my sports dream to West Texas at a minor league baseball team as the Director of Almost Everything and Anything which included sponsorships, marketing, and community outreach. Although I didn't become an NFL kicker, the sports detours I took included companies like Disney and Darden, and starting three companies of my own. These experiences provided incredible opportunities to learn priceless skills like tenacity, initiative, confidentiality, resourcefulness, reliability, adaptability, and leadership. Now I'm looking to combine my passion for sports, my skills, and my expertise in marketing, business development, client relations, data storytelling, event creation, relationship growth, and driving revenue to surprise and delight brand fans. “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ― Mark Twain Want to know what friends, colleagues, and clients say about me? Here are a few: "Julie is so good at listening to clients and customers to create solutions. They buy in because she learns their business and they trust her." "She’s my ‘go-to’ girl. Even if she doesn’t have the answer, she helps me find the answer." “Holy Moley Pivoter! This girl built a 200-seat restaurant, in only 7 months, and under budget. IN THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC! Last I checked she didn’t have ‘Construction Manager’ on her resume.” "She’s not a leader that watches from the sidelines. She gets in, gets her hands dirty, and highlights teammates’ strengths, giving them the courage to pick up the ball and run!" If you’re looking to connect, please do so. If you’re looking to add an ‘ok’ golfer to your tee time, I'm raising my hand for that too!

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With over seven years of experience in operations, technology, and sales analytics, I contributed to transformational projects at Revelnation Enterprises and Citrix. At Revelnation, I implemented structured project management frameworks, streamlined talent acquisition, and co-developed a go-to-market strategy to support the start-up's growth. My work included financial modeling and collaborating on business plans for funding presentations, reinforcing my ability to align operational execution with strategic objectives. At Citrix, I enabled data-driven decisions by designing detailed forecast models and optimizing sales pipeline management, directly impacting senior leadership's agility. Leveraging expertise in SQL and Tableau, I enhanced reporting efficiencies and delivered actionable insights. My passion lies in merging analytical rigor with strategic planning to drive innovation and operational success in dynamic environments.

Aileen Q. Nguyen

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Carlos Becerra, CCISO

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Co-Founder, CSO, CEO @ Cyber Security Speed | MBA, ITIL

Ashraf B.

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I am dedicated to investing my leadership skills, knowledge, and expertise in a service career

Anthony Valletta

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President @ bartaco | Board Member | Employee Experience Speaker | I Drive Proactive Actionable Culture in Leadership Teams to Gain a Competitive Edge

Mike Church

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With 25 years of experience in delivering Sales, Marketing, and Organizational Transformation at large global enterprises, Mike is a Managing Director at Deloitte Digital focusing on the Life Sciences, Technology, Media, and Hospitality industries. An early pioneer in applying emerging marketing technologies at scale, he was one of the first developers to utilize Flash technology to launch properties like MSN.com, StarTrek.com, and Entertainment Tonight Online. Mike also led key monetization initiatives and strategic priorities for the integration of YouTube (acquisition) within the Google ecosystem. Mike is now a senior executive in Deloitte's Marketing Technology practice and serves as the national leader for Deloitte's Adobe Alliance focused on growth, overall practice capabilities, DE&I, and delivery excellence. Previously, Mike led marketing for Presto Automation (NASDAQ: PRST), a Silicon Valley start-up named by Fast Company as one of the “50 Most Innovative Companies in the World." Blessed with a top-notch team at Presto, he completed the rollout of tabletop tablets to more than 1,800 restaurants, driving higher sales and guest engagement for Applebee’s and Outback Steakhouse. Before joining Presto, Mike championed Digital Transformation at Darden Restaurants as their global head of digital, where his teams led Digital Marketing & Strategy, E-Commerce, Gift Card Sales, Mobile Payments, and CRM. Formerly, Mike was VP of Client Solutions at AOL in New York. After their separation from Time Warner, he launched AOL's Client Strategy & Solutions organization. Before AOL, Mike served as National Head of Sales Development and Cross-Platform Solutions at GOOGLE / YouTube, where he launched client solutions, creative services, and media strategy teams that helped deliver hundreds of millions in annual revenue. Additionally, Mike was the Media Advertising Director for DIAGEO, the world’s leading premium-drinks company, where he led strategic media planning for Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and others. He has also held a variety of digital media and product positions at Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios. With fluency in English and proficiencies in Japanese and Indonesian, Mike holds two bachelor’s degrees from USC, and an MBA from NYU emphasizing Strategy and Media Technology. He also holds a certificate of Japanese studies from Waseda University in Tokyo. Specialties: > MarTech Strategy at Scale, CRM & Loyalty Programs > Brand Strategy (Global/Local) & Marketing Comms > Branded Entertainment and Social Media > High-performing team development