Elisa Smith, CMP, DES

Elisa Smith, CMP, DES

Loaned Executive, Account Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Event Management & Operations Enthusiast

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor's degree
  • Experience

    • United Way of Central Carolinas

      Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
      Loaned Executive, Account Manager
    • Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

      Feb 2008 - Jan 2010
      Participant Representative
    • American Heart Association

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
      Special Events Coordinator
    • Baltimore Convention Center

      Apr 2012 - Aug 2013
      Account Executive
    • THRILL Team Events

      Sept 2013 - Feb 2014
      Event Coordinator
    • Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
      Assistant, Woodchop Competition & Events
    • Anne Springs Close Greenway

      Sept 2014 - Oct 2014
      Event Supervisor
    • Georgetown University Law Center

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
      Senior Event Planner
    • CSI DMC

      Mar 2016 - May 2020
      • Director of Event Management

        Sept 2019 - May 2020
      • Associate Director of Event Management

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2019
      • Senior Event Manager

        Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Association for Financial Professionals

      Apr 2021 - Nov 2022
      Event Manager
    • CSI DMC

      Feb 2023 - now

      I work to manage and mentor Event Management team, particularly in designated growth markets for CSI DMC, and operate programs for key accounts. My day to day includes:• Providing leadership in the day-to-day operations of growth markets, currently overseeing three markets with Associate Directors of Event Management and in two others working directly with Event Management team members in the market• Develop operational best practices• Assist with hiring operations team members and provide hands-on training to new hires and continued growth and development to existing employees • Ensure Event Management team is meeting key financial metrics and maintaining high operational standards• Operate Key Accounts across the continental United States Show less

      • Vice President, Operations & Training

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Associate Director of Event Management, South Region

        Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Senior Event Manager

        Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Event Strategist

      PCMA
      Mar 2022
    • Certified Meeting Planner

      Events Industry Council
      Jan 2013