Perry Duff Smith, Iii Email & Phone Number

Excelsior, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Excelsior, Mn

• Achieve and consistently exceeded daily, weekly and monthly sales targets while maintaining costs and keeping employee turnover low• Manage serving and kitchen staff to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and food safety guidelines• Demonstrate genuine hospitality while interacting with guests to establish lasting relationships• Perform restaurant opening and closing procedures and managed cash deposits• Establish social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to increase customer engagement

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided an exceptional game day for members and fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves• Coordinated and communicated with various departments to ensure game days ran smoothly• Developed relationships with guest and top-priority clients to provide exceptional experiences• Ensured all guests’ needs were met and questions were answered in a professional manner• Prepared premium level of Target Center in timely manner before start of games

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Recorded and transcribed player and coach interviews for media to utilize in post-game articles• Prepared and distributed game day folders and guides for media members• Provided statistics to media in the press box throughout each home game• Interacted with both local and national media outlets throughout the game as a representative of the Minnesota Vikings

Minneapolis Convention Center

Assigned to a variety of hospitality roles/fan-interactive zones, some utilizing technology (camera, tablet, or QR scanner).Assisted with various activities within the 2018 Super Bowl Experience.Constantly interacted with fans as extended representatives of the NFL, required a positive attitude, outgoing personality, great customer service savvy, and a strong hospitality skill set.

1601 University Ave Se Minneapolis, Mn 55414

Held responsible for the development and implementation of the chapter’s safety and risk management program.Assisted in the management of the chapter’s insurance certification and the annual budget of $143,000.Directed the judicial process for student conduct to ensure the organization’s good standing.Facilitated critical safety presentations in collaboration with International Director of Safety and Risk Management.

Minnetonka, Mn

Managed staff of six lifeguards while upholding high standards of professionalism.Supervised beach patrons while coordinating proper operations of safety breaks, guard rotations and weather closings.Evaluated lifeguard staff and communicated ways to improve waterfront safety skills while on the job.Conducted rescue operations in emergency situations.

Sport Management B.S.

Activities and Societies: Delta Chi FraternityBachelor of Science - Sport Management

High School

Class of 2015 Legacy Project (Community Service) • Showed leadership within a group of 20 leaders who meet and create community service.