David E. Smith Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for maintaining and developing strong relationships with AP’slocal newspaper, television and radio broadcast members, as well as corporate,government and media customers in the New England region.

New York / Hong Kong

► Led the North Asia sales team and developed creative, effective advertising solutions for regional clients in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Philippines.► Formulated winning sales strategies and road-map to ensure all sales targets are met and exceeded.► Delivered more than 20 percent revenue growth for North Asia in the first two years..

London / Hong Kong

The Economist is an English-language weekly magazine-format newspaper owned by the Economist Group and edited at offices in London. Continuous publication began under its founder, James Wilson, in September 1843. As Regional Director, Asia, Advertising and Sponsorship, I led a team of Sales Professionals located in 10 markets across Asia Pacific driving.

London / Hong Kong

As head of Sales for North Asia, I was responsible for Advertising Sales for Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, The Philippines and South Korea. During my time in this role, I won new business from SAMSUNG, growing business by 100%.This led to me being quickly promoted to Regional Director Asia, Advertising and Sponsorship.

London / Hong Kong

Regional Advertisement Manager, was my first job at The Economist. I was responsible for managing Advertising Sales for my portfolio of Luxury and Travel clients in Hong Kong and Korea. During my time in this role, I won USD650,000 in new business from SAMSUNG & grew existing business from Cathay Pacific by 50%.My success in this role led to me being.

New York / Hong Kong

Managed a 3 territory region including Hong Kong, Macau, and Korea responsible for portfolio of major accounts that increased by 125% year on year rep resenting 15% of total Asia region. Grew Korea, third largest market in Asia by 185% in one year. Acquired new accounts like LG and Hyundai. Secured larger share of clients' advertising budgets through.

Hong Kong

Provided conferencing and broadband networking solutions for major clients such as Hyatt and Great Eagle Holdings. Responsible for managing and developing new revenue streams.

New York

As Director of Audio Visual Services, I was tasked with working on the opening of the new Brooklyn Marriott Hotel. This involved Project Management of the AV installation and later managing our team of AV Technicians.

New York

As Audio Visual Manager, I was working in a much larger hotel, working on large events for the hotels clients.

Los Angeles

Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's flagship brand of full-service hotels and resorts. The company, based in Washington D.C., is repeatedly included on the Forbes Best Companies to Work for list.As Audio Visual Technician, I was responsible of setup & teardown for all corporate meetings and Conventions at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. I.