Don Dickinson CEC, CCA, AAC

Experience

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  Sacramento Club

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Executive Chef

  I began at Sacramento Club as Executive Sous Chef and progressively served as Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, Assistant Manager and Interim Manager. In each leadership role I carried responsibility for managing staff and resources typical to the positions.

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  American Culinary Federation

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2014

  Volunteer

  I have served in many roles with ACF including ACF Certification Commission Chair with responsibility to develop, implement and monitor their certification processes. I have served in various role in the certification process since 1996.

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  Institute of Technology

  Jan 2005 - May 2014

  Culinary Division Director

  Wrote curriculum for the first AOS Degree program introduced by our school system. Lead three-campus team through process to obtain outside (ACF) programmatic accreditations for two culinary programs. Designed four unique teaching kitchens for our new campus construction. Specified needed equipment and small-wares for new campus opening. Administer curriculum, faculty, supplies, and programmatic accreditation for the Culinary Division. Recommend new program development. Teach subject matter related to nutrition, international cuisines, charcuterie, catering, and garde manger. Plan and execute community events. Show less

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  Don Dickinson

  Jun 2014 - now

  Hospitality & Culinary Education Consultant

  Consulting for the Hospitality and Culinary Education industries. Specializing in property openings and performance audits.

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  Columbia College

  Aug 2016 - now

  Professor & Program Coordinator- Hospitality Management Program

  Teach a broad variety of Hospitality and Culinary Arts classes.Coordinate the Hospitality Program