Shade Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc

Arlington Va

o Perform financial functions such as routine calculations, business transaction posting, invoice processing and data verification for the food and beverage catering and kiosk department.o Provide guidance to event sponsors for seminars, conferences and special events for FDIC program officials and staff. Manages all aspects of requests on planning conferences or other FDIC events.o Schedules meetings with the division/office representatives to gather information and provide guidance in the planning process to ensure the successful execution of the planned programs.o Supervise training employees in job skills, service attitudes and operating practices, safety, equipment use and maintenance. o Interviewing potential candidateso Inform and brief catering staff on setting up and taken down catering areas.o Set up and schedule transportation to deliver food, beverages and all catering equipment

o Collaborated with vendors concerning meeting logistics, travel accommodations, signage for events; created and distributed meeting materials.o Directed and coordinated the activities of personnel, contractors and vendors to execute the events. o Responsible for the negotiation of contracts with vendors including catering, lodging, multimedia vendors, conference room rental and transportation.o Responsible for ensuring all security and risk management considerations have been addressed.o Assembles and prepares cost estimates for the event and provides the information directly to the client and management for final review and approval.o Assist with marketing issues related to producing digital content to the website and other platforms for Food & Beverage menuso Serve as W.E.S.T. champion to implement, train, communicate and measure customer service provided to Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center clients/customers by creating handouts, PowerPoint and creative interactive games for employee’s involvement. o Assisted in planning and implementing Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center Town Hall Meeting with all employees. Collaborated with team members on theme, menu, gift ideas, and decorations. Coordinated date and time for all managers to meet with audio visual staff for a test run of all presentation. o Assisted in planning New Employees Orientation by updating PowerPoint, new employee handbook, policy and compliance.

Georgetown University Hotel And Conference Center

o Collaborated closely with catering and convention service sales staff to design personalized floor plans, décor, logistics, and staffing for small and large events. o Ensure that classroom support and banquet supplies inventory levels were maintained routinely.