
Markeisha Smith
Sales and Marketing Professional
- Profile Created:
- 4 years ago
Candidate Description
MARKEISHA SMITH
Atlanta, GA 30324 | C: (313) 327-8451 | markeishasmith@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Innovative and results driven Sales and Marketing Professional experienced in working in fast paced environments demanding strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; looking for a position that challenges my ability to implement business plans through creativity, research, engagement and purpose.
HIGHLIGHTS
Consumer Targeting Multi-Media Marketing
Brand Development Strategic Planning
Customer Service Team Leading
Sales Prospecting Business Development
Audit Accounting Community Relations
Salesforce CRM
Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office OS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Group Sales Franchise Record with Miami Dolphins
Communications Committee Lead for Women @ Hyatt, Atlanta Chapter
Hyatt Sales Team of the Year, Large Hotels
Talent Member of the Year at aloft Tallahassee Downtown
EXPERIENCE
08/2014 to 08/2015
Retail Store Manager
Wireless Vision
· Worked closely with Market Manager, Director of Sales and Building Contractors to open a new T-Mobile Location in the Detroit West Market. Implement Marketing Campaigns and partnered with Local Chamber of Commerce for successful Grand Opening. Prospect and Cultivate Relationships with Local Business Owners to increase Small Business Wireless Accounts. Facilitated daily operations including managing Profitability and Loss at 10% or higher, exceeding monthly store goals of $25 Thousand, employee recruitment and retention, promotions and merchandizing, cash handling, monthly inventory, and community relations.
12/2013 to 07/2014
Group Sales Account Executive
Miami Dolphins
· Generate deals and close sales to drive ticket units and increase revenue and exceed sales goals– $25 Thousand– by aggressively targeting diverse markets; analyze group sales goals, business reports and group pacing. Prospect group sales by building relationships with South Florida Corporations, Chambers, and Non-Profit organizations to improve their brand, employee retention, organize fundraisers, and increase ROI. Represent the Miami Dolphins at Community Events.
12/2012 to 12/2013
Sales Administrative Assistant
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
· Negotiate guest rooms for social group bookings–10 or more rooms–including small companies, weddings and family reunions while building client relationships; provide assistance for Large Market Associations and Corporate Companies in the Southeast and Midwest Region including generating contracts, proposals, media branding, sales reports, addendums, memos, and spreadsheets based on research. Lead administrative staff in sales training.
02/2010 to 07/2012
Guest Service Lead & Night Audit Talent
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
· Provide memorable customer service, lead and supervise talent members; recruitment in sales for Brand Preference, inventory management, audit accounting, accounts receivable, and conduct training for new managerial staff. Proficient in Galaxy and Lightspeed, billing, and creating reservations.
EDUCATION
2012
B.A: Media and Communication Studies-Broadcast Journalism
Florida State University-Tallahassee, FL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Women @ Hyatt, Atlanta Chapter
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
NPS Service Strategy Team