Victor Dickson

Victor Dickson

Crew Trainer

location of Victor DicksonNew Haven, Connecticut, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Front Office

  • Education

    • Arlington High School

      2007 - 2011
    • Paul Smith's College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Hotel, Resort, and Torusim Managment

      Activities and Societies: Member of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International) President and member of BGLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Advocates for Diversity)

  • Experience

    • McDonald's

      Sept 2007 - Jan 2013
      Crew Trainer

      Train incoming crew members in all aspects of McDonald's

    • Paul Smith's College

      Sept 2011 - May 2015
      Admission's Tour Guide

      - Greeted and welcome potential students and their families- Gave tours to prospective students- Prepared and helped executed campus wide open houses- Helped with office work such as making copies and assisting the admission's team

    • Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Front Desk Clerk

      - Greeted guests warmly and perform registration procedures such as checking in and out- Registered guests and assigned rooms, accommodating any special requests- Processed payments for stay including incidental costs by obtaining credit card information- Assisted guest with immediate service recovery by finding appropriate complimentary options

    • Walt Disney World

      Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

      - Checking in guests to the dinner show- Running transactions and payment, - Seating guests to their tables - Used POS system to run drink orders and merchandise - Responsible for the day to day cleaning of guest's rooms- Ran housekeeping items to guests

      • Seater/Host at Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show

        May 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Housekeeping

        Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Walt Disney World

      May 2015 - Jan 2016
      Bell Services Dispatcher

      - Monitor overall dispatch system to assign luggage deliveries to bellmen- Assist guests with the handling and storage of luggage- Partner with the Front Desk to ensure guest satisfaction

    • Bonura Hospitality Group

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
      Banquet Server at The Grandview

      - Offer welcome drinks and ask guests if they need any additional items- Carry food trays to the tables- Deliver beverages as per guests’ instructions- Anticipate guests’ needs continually and fulfill them appropriately- Clear dishes and flatware once the event has ended

    • SpringHill Suites by Marriott

      Sept 2016 - Apr 2017
      Guest Services Associate

      - Greet guests and patrons as they arrive - Handle guest check-ins and check-outs- Answer queries regarding the hotel’s services, charges, dining facilities, and travel directions- Contact housekeeping and maintenance departments when a problem is reported- Take reservations over the telephone, through emails and in person

    • Courtyard by Marriott

      May 2017 - Jun 2018
      Hotel Guest Services Associate

      - Greet guests and patrons as they arrive - Handle guest check-ins and check-outs- Answer queries regarding the hotel’s services, charges, dining facilities, and travel directions- Contact housekeeping and maintenance departments when a problem is reported- Take reservations over the telephone, through emails and in person

    • Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Now part of Aimbridge Hospitality

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
      • Front Office Supervisor

        Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
      • Housekeeping Supervisor

        Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
    • White Lodging

      Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
      Sales Coordinator
    • Arbor Lodging

      Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
      Sales Coordinator
    • Titan Hotel Group

      Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
      • General Manager

        Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
      • Operations Manager

        Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina

      Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
      Front Office Manager
    • Newport Harbor Island Resort

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Front Office Manager
    • Omni Hotels & Resorts

      May 2023 - now
      Director of Front Office
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe Certification

      ServSafe Food Protection Manager Instructor
      May 2018