Jacqueline "Jacey" Smith, MBA, CMM

Experience

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  J.C. Smith Events, LLC

  Dec 2010 - now

  BUSINESS OWNER - CONFERENCE CONSULTING FIRM

  I am the owner/operator of J.C. Smith Events, LLC conference consulting firm. I provide conference sales and planning consulting services for corporate and non-profit live events. For 12 years I have focused on building and supervising sponsorship sales departments for growing national companies and non-profit organizations as well as expanding and fine-tuning experiences in all areas of event planning. My unique experiences with each company or organization allow me to become highly involved in the initial structuring of the event from the ground up or the rebranding of an already existing event. I develop full sales campaigns for corporate sponsorship opportunities for both non-profits and mid-sized companies. In addition, I have experience building and maintaining relationships while collaborating and coordinating with the event venue personnel and outside vendors. I thoroughly enjoy the excitement of large educational environments as well as pride myself on collaborating with a cohesive team that experiences a highly successful event. My skills are best suited for companies who are looking to build new fresh and long-term opportunities with new corporate clients as well as ongoing, dedicated partners in many industries. I strive to enhance corporate relationships and collaborate with team members, all built on the foundation of trust and putting others first. I have enhanced my strategic knowledge by obtaining a Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) which is graduate-level meeting strategy coursework such as negotiation strategies, process improvement, change management, cross-functional global leadership strategies, operational and financial performance analysis, flexible budgeting, profit forecasting, and more essential executive leadership skills. This is paired with my Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor’s degree in English and Photography. Show less

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  The Autism Community in Action (TACA)

  Feb 2015 - now

  NATIONAL CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

  TACA is a national non-profit parent support group that provides professional lectures and financial programs for families affected with autism. (www.tacanow.org)• Sales Manager for both the East and West Coast National Autism Conference exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities as well as ongoing national annual sponsorship sales. Research, develop, solicit, and negotiate contracts for conference and annual sponsors. Sponsors are mainly Functional Medicine companies and Autism Therapy organizations.• Maintain close relationships and customer support for all corporate exhibitors and sponsors for both conference and ongoing annual sponsorships. Keep financials, acquire and organize marketing materials for website and conference materials, and track sponsorship benefits.• Work closely with all conference vendors and hotel personnel during conference in all areas including banquets, scheduling, audio/visual, and exposition services.• Involved extensively with all pre-conference development, coordination, and preparations including marketing plans and theme of the conference. • Perform site visits and contract negotiations. Solicit vendor bids and negotiate hotel contracts. Ongoing coordination of all components and prepare scheduling.• Expanded and developed all conferences and annual sponsorships, including assessing benefits and pricing. Show less

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  Epidemic Answers | Documenting Hope

  Sept 2022 - now

  National Sales Manager - Event Manager

  • Sales manager for vendors for exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities. Organize and maintain financial record keeping and acquire corporate materials for graphics and sponsorship benefits. • Maintain close relationships and customer support for all corporate exhibitors and sponsors as well as conference owners.• Collaborate closely with conference outside vendors and hotel personnel in all areas including banquets, audio/visual, scheduling, and exposition services.• Involved extensively with pre-conference development, coordination, and preparations including marketing plans and theme of the conference. • Prepare and send RFPs. Perform site visits and contract negotiations. Solicit vendor bids and negotiate contracts. Ongoing coordination of all components and scheduling. Oversee BEOs.• Manage documentation, hotel, proposals and correspondence. Heavily involved in preparation and creation of conference program. Show less

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  Cumberland Academy of Georgia

  Apr 2023 - now

  PROJECT MANAGER

  Cumberland Academy of Georgia specializes in the educational needs of children with high functioning Autism, ADHD and learning differences. The mission of the academy is to provide a safe, supportive, educational environment in partnership with faculty, staff, students and parents. The Cumberland family embraces the uniqueness of every child by challenging and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

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  The NEW Neurodiverse and Equitable Workforce

  Jun 2023 - now

  Company Owner

  NEW: A Comprehensive and Supported Internship Program for Young Adults in the Neurodiverse Community Introducing the Neurodiversity and Equity in the Workforce (NEW) program - an innovative initiative aimed at providing comprehensive and supported internship programs for young adults in the neurodiverse community.Our mission is to break down barriers to employment and empower neurodiverse individuals by offering personalized training and mentorship. Through our NEW training, young adults will become equipped with a range of skills that will enable them to succeed in the workplace and in their personal lives. The program offers job skills, life skills, and social skills training, led and supported by highly trained professionals who are experts in working with neurodiverse individuals.Our NEW Internship Program also provides a part-time internship placement for college students and young adults in the neurodiverse community. These placements are supported by our team of professionals, providing a safe and inclusive environment for our interns to grow and develop their skills. Show less

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  Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH)

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sponsorship Manager, Venue Manager, Consultant