Laurie Smith
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Long standing leadership and decades-long management record in corporate, non-profit, and private industries. Verifiable record of designing, operationalizing, and leading high-impact processes and services. Talented operations leader, adept at streamlining processes while pioneering new approaches and practices to slash costs, magnify efficiency, and maximize impact. Empowering mentor, proficient at building, leading, and inspiring high-performing teams. Effective forerunner in sales and sponsorship leveraging, far surpassing agency financial goals. Highly adept with supply chain and logistics management to ensure proper inventory levels, timely delivery, and vendor/cost analysis
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Manager
Fur Rondy
01.2018 - Current
- Serve as ambassador for Fur Rendezvous and mushing district cultural history and events for visitors and customers, both in store and at public events
- Organize all store operations, supervise staff towards, prepare and control the store’s budget aiming, monitor stock levels and purchase
- Research market trends and product test new store items, plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays, build and maintain vendor relationships
- Plan and attend fundraising events including securing sponsorships and donations; Exceeded all set fundraising and sales goals
Track Manager
Alaska Raceway Park
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Devise effective budgeting strategies to keep the racecourse in top shape while still performing all maintenance within budget
- Recruit sponsors and volunteers, leading promotional activities and maintaining relationships with current donors
- Researching potential sponsors; Write funding proposals and sending these to potential sponsors.
Owner-Operator/ Sous Chef
Alaska Fine Catering
06.2011 - 08.2025
- Meet with clients to plan and execute vision for event menus
- Write and adjust contracts for services; adhere to contractual obligations
- Source ingredients and develop/maintain relationships with vendors to bring the freshest food and consistent quality
- Manage all business aspects including accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee hiring and training, inventory and audits
Bakery & Deli Manager
L’aroma- New Sagaya
06.2003 - 07.2006
- Responsible for all aspects of bakery and deli management including hiring, training, and disciplining employees, payroll processing, customer service provision, food inventory and ordering
- Maintain all food safety and health standards
- Increase raw sales and overall profit margin through improved vendor relationships and significant changes in food waste management procedures
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Bartlett High School
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Sales & Sponsorships
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Grant Reporting
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management & Compliance
- QuickBooks POS
Timeline
Retail Manager
Fur Rondy
01.2018 - Current
Owner-Operator/ Sous Chef
Alaska Fine Catering
06.2011 - 08.2025
Track Manager
Alaska Raceway Park
02.2008 - 02.2011
Bakery & Deli Manager
L’aroma- New Sagaya
06.2003 - 07.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Bartlett High School
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