Work experience· 12 roles

Owner · Lindsey Pesch ExperienceSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Founder of a strategic digital and social leadership practice offering social strategy, content creation, and cross-channel activation for brands; builds authentic communities and drives measurable growth.

Director, Social Media Center of Excellence · Darden RestaurantsAug 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Led the in-house Social Media Center of Excellence across 9 brands, cascading strategy to 1,500+ owned handles, building authentic communities, driving loyalty, and turning fans into brand champions.

Director, Social Media Center of Excellence · Darden RestaurantsJun 2017 – Aug 2023 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Led the development and cascading of a unified social media strategy across nine full-service restaurant brands, expanding to 1,500+ owned handles. Built and guided cross-functional teams and activated distinct but unified social strategies across a large portfolio.

Social Media Manager · Olive Garden (Darden Restaurants)Jun 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Social Media Manager · Olive Garden (Darden Restaurants)Jun 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Social Media Manager · Darden RestaurantsJun 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Social Media Manager (Olive Garden) · Darden RestaurantsAug 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Social Media Manager (Olive Garden) · Olive Garden (Darden Restaurants)Aug 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science · University of Central Florida2006 – 2014
Bachelor of Science · University of Central Florida2006 – 2014
Bachelor of Science in Advertising / Public Relations · University of Central Florida2012 – 2014
Bachelor of Science · University of Central Florida2030 – 2026

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