Jill Smith
1555 California Street, Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leadership with proven record. Strategic-thinking in sales development, instrumental in operations. Success in growing business through cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts, and staying authentic to the brand. Well-versed in planning, including expertise in day of coordination, vendor and client relations. Retains utmost professionalism with years of knowledge in hospitality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Specialist & Consultant
Jillian Smith Consulting LLC
Denver , CO
07.2015 - Current
- Initiate venue matches with a network of clients, leading to successful sales with the outcome of increasing sales exponentially
- Advise on budgeting, marketing concepts, event goals, food and beverage specifications; while ensuring timely delivery of services.
- Departmentally Director of Operations for large-scaled music festivals and niche conventions: Decadence, Global Dance Festival, Snowcats Cat Convention, Silicat Valley Cat Convention.
- Executed excellent guest service by managing high profile guests, artists, and delivering VIP Hospitality.
- Managed vendor relationships, guided project timelines, skillfully negotiated contracts, and proactively addressed any challenges.
Corporate Events Manager
Zen Compound
Denver, CO
04.2018 - 06.2024
- Generated sales for a multiplex venue with 4 major spaces: Temple, LVL, Loft, and Mirus Gallery.
- Administered contracts, ensuring all financial details were finalized upon closing and terms secured.
- Delivered exceptional venue coordination, run of show development, and on-site services.
- Effectively handled department tasks such as managing timelines, coordinating marketing efforts and communication channels, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Remotely handled sales and correspondence for multiple venues in 2023 (Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles)
- Promoter Program Director (DEN, SF) 2023
- Reached 3M+ in revenue 2022 - 2024
VIP Manager
Beta Nightclub
Denver , CO
06.2008 - 05.2015
- Primary Manager of Department with focus on sales, marketing, promotion, team outings, and photo shoots.
- Recruited and provided onboarding training to new staff members, while effectively overseeing daily operations and individual productivity.
- Engaged in one-on-one consultations with associates to establish attainable monthly sales objectives.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies through the development of overall organization.
- Devoted to team building and took team growth seriously
Education
Travel & Tourism
QC Career School
Online 10-2024
Some College (No Degree) - English & French
University Of Southern Colorado
Pueblo, COSkills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Exceptional in project planning
- Self-driven and extremely motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Identify revenue streams and profit capabilities
- Knowledge in lead generating platforms and contract software
- Ability to produce full service events
Additional Information
- Member of VenuHub formely know as Greater Denver Venue Network, 2015 - current
Timeline
Corporate Events Manager
Zen Compound
04.2018 - 06.2024
Event Specialist & Consultant
Jillian Smith Consulting LLC
07.2015 - Current
VIP Manager
Beta Nightclub
06.2008 - 05.2015
Travel & Tourism
QC Career School
Some College (No Degree) - English & French
University Of Southern Colorado
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