Dicky Powell Email & Phone Number

Planned and executed all aspects of catering and event ProjectsRevitalized and rebuilt catering and sales department - Post PandemicImplemented marketing plans and increased sales to Pre-Pandemic levels within two yearsHired and trained staff (banquet captains, servers, delivery personnel, banquet chefs and admin staffCreated staff schedules and developed.

Managed event logistics -setup and break down, ensured staff quality control and attendance, assigned team members appropriate responsibilities, trained new staff and maintained overall quality of service. Monitored guest satisfaction and a liaison between client and kitchen

Managed event logistics -setup and break down, ensured staff quality control and attendance, assigned team members appropriate responsibilities, trained new staff and maintained overall quality of service. Monitored guest satisfaction and a liaison between client and kitchen

Provided service for secure envelope fulfilling client/guest needsFacilitating high level meetings and negotiations for the CEO and other executive directors

Provided service excellence to:American Express Executive Dining Rooms, the Met Club and L’Oréal New York Headquarters and Abigail Kirsch, Met Gala, Robin Hood Foundation Fundraiser, red carpet movie premieres and private residences throughout New York City and surrounding areas

Supervised work crew of 10 and more, coordinating all aspects of renovations for both residential and commercial properties

Produced luxury hand woven scarves using manual 6 harness floor looms

Master, Decorative Arts

Bachelor, Textile Design And Fiber Arts

Certificate, Community College