Shawn D. Smith Jr.
Slidell
Summary
Results-oriented business development and operations professional experienced in recruitment, partnership development, hospitality management, and financial oversight. Expertise in building stakeholder relationships, coordinating projects, and driving organizational growth through effective budget management and community engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
TITAN STUDIOS LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic planning, business development, and operations.
- Develop partnerships with businesses, creative professionals, and community organizations.
- Coordinate project logistics, talent relations, vendors, and marketing initiatives.
Admissions Recruiter
SUNO ATHLETICS
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Recruited prospective student-athletes, enhancing university representation at recruiting and community events.
- Built relationships with students, families, coaches, and educational partners.
- Supported enrollment and retention goals through targeted outreach and consistent follow-up communications.
Revenue Recovery Auditor
Margin Recovery International
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed financial audits and revenue recovery analyses to identify discrepancies.
- Developed reports to inform operational and financial decision-making.
Revenue Agent
Internal Revenue Service
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted audits and compliance reviews for retirement plans, trusts, partnerships to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Managed sensitive financial information and communicated effectively with stakeholders to maintain trust.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
International House Hotel
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated accounts payable operations and reconciliations to ensure timely vendor payments.
- Compiled occupancy, revenue, and financial reports to enhance decision-making for hotel operations.
Business Development Manager
Southern University at New Orleans
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Cultivated partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to enhance collaboration and support initiatives.
- Assisted with marketing campaigns and community outreach efforts.
Tax Preparer Specialist
Southern University at New Orleans
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepared tax returns and performed financial analysis to optimize client tax outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Finance and Pre-Med
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Strategic Business Growth
- Partnership development
- Membership retention
- Stakeholder relations
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Financial Management Software
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Cloud Financial Solutions
- Advanced Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial budgeting
- Vendor Management
- Business relationships
Certification
- CPA Candidate (Louisiana Path)
- Six Sigma White Belt
- AWS & SQL Training (Ongoing)
Timeline
Admissions Recruiter
SUNO ATHLETICS
03.2025 - 07.2025
Founder & CEO
TITAN STUDIOS LLC
01.2024 - Current
Revenue Recovery Auditor
Margin Recovery International
01.2023 - 06.2023
Revenue Agent
Internal Revenue Service
04.2022 - 12.2022
Accounts Payable Coordinator
International House Hotel
11.2019 - 03.2022
Business Development Manager
Southern University at New Orleans
08.2017 - 04.2019
Tax Preparer Specialist
Southern University at New Orleans
01.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Finance and Pre-Med
Southern University at New Orleans