Dan Smith Email & Phone Number

Dania, Florida, United States

Regional Director of Venues South Florida.

The Boca Raton

Trump National Doral

Davie, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Director of Operations for PSAV at The Boca Raton Resort & Club

Boca Raton Florida

Provided event technology support for large-scale meetings and events at resort. Administered more than $500K in equipment inventory. Managed operations team and Business Center department, in addition to $2M Event Technology department. Controlled operating budgets and held P&L responsibility. Provided resort-wide technical and customer support for all audio/visual (A/V) technology; project managed event and resort presentation technology initiatives. Ensured staff provided first-class customer service to internal and external customers via hands-on training and leadership. Supervised 7 direct reports. Made annual purchasing decisions based on allocated capital expenditure funds to upgrade or replace antiquated equipment and identified new revenue streams.Directed wide range of technologies and related functions, including networking, computer rentals, audio and video projection, IP videoconferencing, production lighting, and office technology set up. Provided A/V production support for press conferences at Sun Life Stadium during 2009, 2010, and 2011 FEDEX Orange Bowls; provided primary A/V feed to all national and local media outlets for these events, including 2009 BCS National Championship Game.

Managed Event Technology department charged with generating up to $1.8M in annual sales. Provided A/V support and services throughout Stone Mountain Park, which included outdoor park pavilion, paddle wheel riverboat, event space within 92-room inn, and resort’s golf clubhouse. Served as Property Systems Manager (2002-2003), providing internal PC and network infrastructure support for Evergreen Resort, Stone Mountain Inn, and golf clubhouse.♦ Maintained 70% profit margin annually for million-dollar department.♦ Drove department to consistently rank in top 2 for Marriott Conference Centers Brand on Meeting Planner Event Satisfaction Survey.

Brought on board as member of Opening Management team for Marriott Conference Center acquisitions. Recruited, trained, and led Event Technology team in support of $1.6M in annual sales.♦ Evaluated and purchased $500K in initial inventory for department operations.

345-room suburban hotel with 26,500 square feet of meeting space.Event Technology Operations Manager (1996-1998)Administered daily technology operations. Managed Event Technology department responsible for generating $500K to $750K in annual sales. ♦ Provided A/V production support for 1996 presidential campaign fundraising events for both political parties, including President Bill Clinton.Audio/Visual Supervisor & Audio/Visual Technician (1995-1996)Guided associates in daily technical operations; established staff standards and monitored performance. Sold event technology services to guests. Provided world-class customer service. Oversaw administrative processes associated with event technology operations.