Corina Smith

Experience

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  Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport

  Feb 2003 - Apr 2006

  Express Meetings Manager

  Sales of guest rooms, meeting space and food & beverage. Working closely with an amazing banquet and kitchen staff to ensure client set up and food met client needs. Consistently exceeded sales goals. Pushed increase on food, beverage, and sleeping rooms. Administrative duties. Preparation of contracts. Multi line telephone system. Training/guide of new assistants. Promoted from assistant to manager.

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  Nine Sports Entertainment, LLC

  Apr 2006 - Feb 2007

  Executive Assistant

  Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings. Coordinate meetings and teleconferences. Provide professional and confidential administrative and research support to the CEO. Client relationship development. Provided a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and clientele; demonstrating leadership to maintain confidentiality, trust and support. Other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Westin Hotel Long Beach

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2007

  Catering Sales Manager

  Sales of Hotel Meeting Space by booking events/meetings to maximize hotel profit by way of room rental and food /beverage Researched our competitors pricing to improve my strategic business plans Hosted Hotel Tour’s for a potential clientele Detailed execution of Banquet Event Orders outlining every detail for upcoming eventsDirected Food Tasting Presentations for Prospective Clientele Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills Worked effectively/efficiently under deadlines and time constraintsParticipated in Weekly Staff Meetings to Inform team of Upcoming Events to ensure preparation/ordering of event needs, i.e., food, silverware, linen, entertainment, a/v, etc.Hosted Hotel Tours to showcase our abilities for prospective clients Show less

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  State of California

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2012

  I.H.S.S.

  Took care of terminally ill mother in law and all of her daily needs.

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  U.S. Government 2010 Census Bureau

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  Crew Leader/Enumerator

  Collected data from door to door assigned territory within designated time period. Lead my team to achieve quotas. Conducted quality control on paperwork/schedules/payroll. Learned the nature, scope and objectives of each assigned field operation & specific procedures to be followed. Promoted from Enumerator to Crew Leader during two-week training program.

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  Embassy Suites LAX South

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Catering Sales Manager

  Sales of Hotel Meeting Space by booking events/meetings to maximize hotel profit by way of room rental and food /beverage Researched our competitors pricing to improve my strategic business plans Hosted Hotel Tour’s for a potential clientele Detailed execution of Banquet Event Orders outlining every detail for upcoming eventsDirected Food Tasting Presentations for Prospective Clientele Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills Door to door solicitationWorked effectively/efficiently under deadlines and time constraintsHosted Weekly Staff Meetings to Inform team of Upcoming Events to ensure preparation/ordering of event needs, i.e., food, silverware, linen, entertainment, a/v, etc.Supervised/Managed employees Show less

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  Mary Kay Cosmetics

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2022

  Independent Beauty Consultant

  Sales and marketing of beauty products for Mary Kay, Inc.

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  Barrister Global Services Network

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  Team Lead Staffing Specialist

  Recruiting services for government contracts, nation-wide.Resume specialist.

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  NOLAGraphics

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

  Information Technology Recruiter
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  Republic Finance

  Oct 2016 - May 2024

  National Auditor
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  HTC Global Services

  Mar 2022 - May 2024

  Placing quality candidates in a position of unlimited success within the Information Technology Healthcare forum!

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Mar 2022 - May 2024

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for I.T.

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
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  TBD

  Apr 2024 - now

  Unemployed