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

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