jenny dorsey

founder and creative director

About

I'm a professional chef with a special focus on experimental culinary content & experiences to drive social change. I've recently begun to explore how to use my background in food and my interest in augmented & virtual reality to help instigate the change I want to see in the world. My journey in food started when I left my Columbia MBA to become a chef; after spending time in fine dining I started an experimental dinner series named Wednesdays (http://wednesdays.nyc) and a culinary consulting business before shifting my attention to using food & tech. To date, my work has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Business Insider, Thrillist, The Huffington Post, 7x7, Village Voice as well as on Food Network and Oxygen TV - you can find out more about me at http://jennydorsey.co.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

food production

Skill

business strategy, sales, accounting, english, financial analysis, leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, strategy, market research, strategic planning, competitive analysis, social media, change management, public speaking, consulting, business development, management, training, retail, marketing, management consulting

Experience

co-founder and executive chef

wednesdays

2014-1 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

Wednesdays combines high-end food with experiential dining and a niche goal of helping our guests interact on a deeper level. Since January 2014 we've hosted over 100 events, including a series of large-format one-night popups in both New York City and San Francisco, and connected 1,000+ guests! Wednesdays has been named as one of the best NYC dining experiences by Business Insider and UrbanDaddy and featured in publications such as Epoch Times, 7x7, The Huffington Post, Village Voice, Eater, Thrillist, and more. Find out more at http://wednesdays.nyc.

managing partner

jenny dorsey culinary consulting

2014-3 - Present · 12 yrs 7 mos

advertising manager

university of washington

2007-6 - 2008-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

mba candidate

columbia university in the city of new york

2012-8 - 2012-12 · 5 mos

Attended Columbia Business School for Fall Semester 2012. Guaranteed admit for Class of 2017 - currently on sabbatical.

advertising executive

university of washington

2007-1 - 2007-6 · 6 mos

Highest grossing Advertising Executive in The Daily's history.

co-host

why food podcast

2018-1 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

associate, global food and beverage development

le pain quotidien

2013-9 - 2014-3 · 7 mos

* R&D for new and seasonal menu items for the Specials, Core, Beverage, Bakery, and Catering offerings for U.S., U.K., and FR * Involved in entire pipeline of bringing live new & seasonal menu items: recipe documentation, testing, ingredient purchasing, menu costing, final pricing, FOH/BOH training, and continuous quality control throughout the run of menu item

management consulting analyst

accenture

2010-10 - 2012-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Specialized in Fashion & Luxury Goods (under Retail).

financial analyst intern

amazon

2009-6 - 2009-12 · 7 mos

Contributed to the 10-K and 10-Q.

sales special projects

hired, inc.

2014-7 - 2015-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

HIRED is a two-sided, curated marketplace that connects the world's knowledge workers to the best opportunities in an efficient, effective, and easy-to-use manner. HIRED has recently expanded into Sales Tech Talent. I helped launch the new sales vertical in SF & NYC, managing the pipeline for candidates via curation and talent advocacy.

founder and creative director

studio atao

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Education

university of washington - michael g. foster school of business

finance

2006-1 - 2010-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Graduated at age 19 * Top 15% in class * Quarterly & Annual Dean's List * 2009 NAAAP Verizon Leadership Scholarship recipient Competitions: - 1st Place: 2010 Deloitte Case Competition, Seattle, WA - 1st Place: 2009 IKEA Case Competition, Seattle, WA - 1st Place: 2009 Foster Ethics Competition, Seattle, WA - Finalist: 2009 Global Business Competition, Seattle, WA - 2009 Eller Ethics Competition, Tucson, AZ - 2009 HKUST International Case Competition, Hong Kong Study Abroad: - 2008: Honors study abroad in Rome, Italy at the UW Rome Center. Studied art history, immigration policy & patterns, and Islamic influence on Western culture. - 2008: Honors study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Researched use of public space as a medium of social interaction. Presented findings at 2008 Society for the Social Studies of Science conference in Rotterdam.

institute of culinary education

culinary arts

2012-1 - 2012-1 · 1 mo

2015 Ment'or Program for Continuing Education Recipient - Grant Site: 2 Michelin Atera NYC * 2012 Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship Recipient * Additional Coursework: PRU Premier Wine Certification