Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Sales and Event Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Conversion Specialist @ Do it Best | Project Manager | Servant Leader

  • Education

    • Purdue University

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      PMP Certification Project Management

      Project Management Essentials, Agile Project Management, and PMP Exam Preparation 9.1 CEUs

    • Purdue University

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      Bachelor's Degree Hospitality and Tourism Management

      Activities and Societies: Hospitality Management Association Member of the Hospitality Management Association

  • Experience

    • Hilton

      May 2018 - Feb 2019
      Sales and Event Manager

      Conducted client consultations, defined event scopes, and managed budgets, ensuring seamless executionDesigned event-specific catering and service plans, improving client satisfactionCultivated customer and community relationships, resulting in 20% year-over-year sales growth

    • Sweetwater

      Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
      Credit Analyst

      Assessed hundreds of credit reports daily, mitigating financial risks and ensuring compliancePartnered with internal teams to streamline accounts receivable collections, reducing outstanding balancesReviewed and validated state tax exemption documentation for commercial accounts, ensuring regulatory adherence

    • Do it Best Corp.

      Feb 2020 - now

      Oversee 25+ simultaneous projects using agile methodology, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetsLead and monitor a 50-member contractor team, optimizing productivity and performanceBuild and maintain strong relationships with Point of Sale (POS) vendors, analyzing and converting product data for seamless integrationResearch and coordinate travel & accommodations, reducing costs while meeting project needs Managed customer accounts by resolving inquiries and service issues, enhancing satisfaction and retentionConverted leads into sales appointments, contributing to revenue growthPrepared and presented data-driven sales reports to executive leadership, influencing strategic decisions

      • Conversion Project Specialist

        Nov 2020 - now
      • Sales Support Coordinator

        Feb 2020 - Nov 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)

      AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
      Nov 2016
    • PMP Exam Preparation Certificate

      Purdue University
      Apr 2024
    • Project Management Essentials Certificate

      Purdue University
      Oct 2023
    • Agile Project Management Certificate

      Purdue University
      May 2024