Dorothy D Gilbert (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
Raised in New Orleans, Deet Gilbert pursued her academic journey at Green Mountain College in Vermont, where she earned a bachelor of arts in liberal arts. Following her undergraduate studies, Gilbert returned to New Orleans to further her education at the University of New Orleans, receiving a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) in drama and communications. In 2019, she added to her academic credentials by obtaining a master of science in human resource management from Johnson & Wales University.
Gilbert brings over 15 years of experience in front-of-house management, having worked in some of New Orleans’ most renowned dining establishments. Gilbert spent five years at Bayona, a top-rated restaurant, before continuing her career at Peristyle, another acclaimed fine-dining establishment. It was during her tenure at these institutions that she refined her expertise in fine dining service and management. In 2005, Gilbert relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she briefly managed Upstream before transitioning to academia as a faculty member at Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte Campus.
An accomplished hospitality professional, Gilbert holds the Hospitality Grand Master Certification from the Federation of Dining Room Professionals, the organization’s highest distinction. Gilbert is also a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), and Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS). Additionally, she holds a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Level 2 Certification in Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Gilberts’ expertise in wine extends to achieving the French Wine Scholar (FWS) certification from the Wine Scholar Guild.
Education
MS
Johnson and Wales University
MFA
University of New Orleans
BA
Green Mountain College
Executive Bourbon Steward
Stave and Thief Society
ServSafe Food Safety
NRA
Federation of Dining Room Professionals
Women Chef’s and Restauranters
French Wine Society
Society of Wine Educators
Foodservice Educators Learning Community
International Foodservice Executives Association
Skills USA
Elevated Hospitality
Oral Presentation
North Carolina Winegrower’s Association
NCWA
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem
NC
Food and Wine Pairing
Oral Presentation
Culinary Education Summit
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte
Fortified Wines
Oral Presentation
Sensoria
Piedmont Culinary Guild
CPCC
Charlotte
Tips for Tips
Oral Presentation
Piedmont Culinary Guild
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte
You can Lead a Student to the Classroom, But can you make him Think?
Oral Presentation
ISTEE
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte
NC
“You Can lead a Student to the Classroom, but Can you make him think?”
Oral Presentation
CAFE Meeting Place
Johnson and Wales University
Miami
“Hidden Treasures”
Oral Presentation
Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Blowing Rock
NC
“Grading Made Easy”
Oral Presentation
Lilly
Lilly
Greensboro
NC
Pairing Wine and Cheese
Oral Presentation
Blowing Rock Wine and Food Festival
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Blowing Rock
“Grading Made Easy”
Oral Presentation
JWU In-Service
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte
NC
“You can Lead a Student to the Classroom, But Can you Make Him think?”
Oral Presentation
FELC
FELC
“You Can Lead a Student to the Classroom, but Can you make Him Think?”
Oral Presentation
Lilly
Lilly
Greensboro Convention Center
Greensboro
“You can lead a student to the Classroom, but can you make him Think?”
Oral Presentation
CHTEA, (Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism Education Alliance),
Johnson and Wales University
Charlotte
“Is the Customer Always right?”
Panel Presentation
Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail
Monteleone Hotel
New Orleans
LA