Manager Sales

Kim Ray Smith

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Dedicated, organized, and detail oriented Event Professional with over fifteen (15) years' experience in planning and executing small or large events. Solid track record of executing events and functions within assigned budgets of up to $100,000. Successfully developed strong relationships with quality vendors. Proven ability to create and manage schedules, meet tight deadlines and offer consistently quality events. CORE COMPETENCIES

Venue Selection Food and beverage arrangement

Vendor negotiation Information gathering

Decoration Event Marketing

Procurement Lodging Arrangement

Event Safety Report preparation

Event Project Management

KEY INITIATIVES / MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Planned, coordinated and executed events - Oversaw the planning and execution of logistics and operations of private meetings, parties, community events and charitable events. Managed all levels of event operations - The facility selection, theme selection, contractor pricing, budget development, transportation, accommodations, food, entertainment and beverage selections, decoration and audio/visual service arrangements.

Supervised production of events-worked with event sponsors, sub-contractors, vendors, internal/external teams and served/chaired dozens of committees.

Negotiated and managed contracts with sub-contractors and vendors. Report preparation- Prepared initial and final reporting of all aspects of events, including budgets, floor plans, committee reports, and final financial reports.

CURRENT EVENT PLANNING

Gallopalooza, Festival of Trees and Lights, Neighborhood House Race for Success, Unbridled Eve, and various client events.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2014-Present Barry Wooley Designs Position: Event Planning / Community Outreach Responsible for all event planning activities, community outreach and marketing. Planning of weddings and parties for design clients (large and small). Coordinate community outreach to support owner's philanthropic interests and contributions. Coordinate advertising and marketing targeting potential clients. Plan and execute retail store promotional events. Plan and execute large community events. 1999-2014 Stay at home Mom / Independent Consultant During this period I stayed very community-involved with the following positions:

Neighborhood House: Resource Development Committee; Race for Success Chairperson; Playground Build Team; Organized various special events

March of Dimes: Served on Executive Board; Instrumental in planning and executing main Fund raising event (Star Chefs); Procurement of event sponsors; silent auction donations.

Science Museum: Served as Co-Chair on Annual Gala; Served on various event committees; Procurement and planning of silent auction donations

Unbridled Eve: Served on Celebrity Committee; Served on General Committee; Planned and executed Derby Night after party for celebrity guests

Idea Festival: Served on various planning committees

Other: Various community, private, church and school events 1994-1999 Festival Productions, LLC Position: Owner / General Mgr Apparel Marketing Company which held Official License to design, plan, produce and distribute special event merchandise.

Licenses Held: Kentucky Derby Festival - exclusive Asheville Music Festival - consultant

Chandler Arizona Ostrich Festival - exclusive

Cincinnati Tall Stacks - exclusive

Denver Rodeo - exclusive

Indy 500 Festival - vendor

LG&E Corporate Logo Apparel - company store

Ohio State Fair - exclusive

Pittsburg Three Rivers Regatta - exclusive

Oversaw design, production, sales and fulfillment of licensed apparel. Managed a staff of 20+ in reaching annual sales (both wholesale and retail) of $3 million. Developed and managed relationships with major retailers; Walmart, Target, Macys, Dillard's, JC Penney's, Sears, etc. as well as small local retailers. Brochure/advertising design and production. Managed onsite vending at all event locations. Managed corporate sponsor apparel needs. Developed and managed relationships with national festival and event producers. Public speaking at the International Festival and Events Association annual conference in regards to merchandising programs and growing event branding. Recipient of dozens of IFEA awards for design and merchandising programs.

Festival Gallery Position: Sales Manager

Developed and maintained relationships with national and local retailers. Developed marketing strategies. Greatly contributed to $1.5 million in sales.

Whittenberg Engineering Position: Payroll Manager

Managed in house payroll for up to 500 employees, including all accounting, reporting and tax preparation. Assisted in all external and internal audits. Planned and executed corporate activities. Vencor Position: Accounting Manager

Managed In house payroll including all reporting and tax preparation. Managed Accounts Payable department and prepared various accounting reports. Employee training at remote facilities. Assisted in all external and internal audits. Reported directly to CFO.

EDUCATION: University of Louisville, Communications and Accounting INTERESTS: Entertaining, Community Betterment, Reading, Travel, Family and any outdoor activity.

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