Hunter Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

- Leads strategy for hospitality and lifestyle accounts, delivering tailored PR campaigns- Generates meaningful results for clients in editorial placements, strategic planning, and media relations to drive business and increase brand awareness - Select clients include: Ace Hotel, Alon Shaya, Ashley Christensen, CureCo., Elijah Craig, Lunazul, Pomegranate Hospitality, Speed Rack, Tales of the Cocktail, Turkey and the Wolf, and more

- Leads strategic execution of hospitality + lifestyle accounts, delivering PR, marketing, and event planning initiatives and story-driven campaigns- Generates meaningful results for clients in media relations, social media, strategic planning, and event planning to drive business and raise local, regional, and national brand awareness - Conceptualizes and executes strategic events, activations, and brand partnerships to increase client visibility and elevate brand perception- Constructs press kits and secures significant press coverage across a variety of high-level platforms and outlets- Select clients include: José Andrés' ThinkFoodGroup, BRG Hospitality, Scenic City Supper Club, The Dabney, High Water Festival, Greyfield Inn, Food & Wine Magazine, Tip Top Proper Cocktails, Indigo Road Hospitality, and more- Monitors, reports, and evaluates campaign success- Assists with, and oversees, the development of media kits, website copy, and marketing materials- Provides professional PR and marketing counsel and superior account service to clients- Prospects, pitches, and secures new business to bolster the company's internal growth and momentum- Manages Interns, Account Coordinators, and Account Managers

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Greater Los Angeles Area

Account Coordinator for an integrated event, experiential marketing, and promotion agency Provided seamless event coordination and execution for major clients, including HP and IntelLiaison between agency, clients, vendors, venues, and more to ensure all event needs were streamlined and executed Created event proposal decks and post-event analyses and recaps Assisted in creating event budgets and production schedulesCoordinated site visits, hotel room blocks, travel schedules, guest lists, and transportation servicesDetail-oriented and exceptional project management skills

Greater Los Angeles Area

Logistical planning and coordinating of an international culinary event produced in conjunction with AEG and LA LiveLiaison between event production team, chefs, sponsors, and vendors to provide seamless execution of the event Created marketing and promotional materials to boost event awareness and drive ticket salesCoordinated communication and was the point-of-contact for all talent (chefs) and ensured all needs were met Developed and implemented schedules and itineraries, transportation plans, ticketing grids, chef and host gift acquisition, and moreWorked directly with the ASCC executive director and event founder

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Camarines Sur, Philippines

Organized and operated an ongoing Library Rehabilitation Project to benefit 800+ students and 22 teachersFormed a partnership with the Provincial Governor for sponsorship of construction projectsCreated budget plans, fundraising strategies, and project schedulesLiaison between Bombon Central School and donors for monetary, resource, and in-kind donations Instructed and taught approximately 300 5th and 6th grade students each day Served as a resource facilitator for the Peace Corps LGBTQ Same-Sex Couples Initiative and the Host Family Debriefing Served as an ambassador for the US and fulfilled all Peace Corps goals

Columbia, Sc

Conducted research and interviews to prepare stories for the nightly newsComposed scripts for anchors to deliver during their segmentsPerformed administrative assistance such as making and answering calls, assisting office visitors, and organizing schedules

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Semester Study Abroad Program, PRSSA, Bully Pulpit Series, Charleston Book Buddies, Girl Scouts of Eastern South.

Communication And Media Studies

Participated in a five month study abroad program in Townsville, Australia.