Hunter Smith

Account Director at Foxglove Communications
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, US
Languages
  • Tagalog -
  • Bikol -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Director
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      - Leads strategy for hospitality + lifestyle accounts, delivering PR, marketing, and event planning initiatives and story-driven campaigns- Generates meaningful results for clients in media relations, strategic planning, and event production to drive business and raise 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

    • Senior Account Executive
      • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Account Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

      - 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 within Sprouthouse to continue the company's internal growth and momentum- Manages Interns, Account Coordinators, and Account Managers, and delegates, as necessary Show less

    • Account Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Account Coordinator
      • Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Experiential Event Production and Project Management
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

      Account Coordinator for an integrated event, experiential marketing, and promotion agency Provided seamless event coordination and execution for major clients, including HP and Intel Liaison 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 schedules Coordinated site visits, hotel room blocks, travel schedules, guest lists, and transportation services Detail-oriented and exceptional project management skills Show less

    • Entertainment Providers
    • Event Production Coordinator
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

      Logistical planning and coordinating of an international culinary event produced in conjunction with AEG and LA Live Liaison 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 sales Coordinated 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 more Worked directly with the ASCC executive director and event founder Show less

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Coordinator
      • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Peace Corps Volunteer
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2014

      Organized and operated an ongoing Library Rehabilitation Project to benefit 800+ students and 22 teachers Formed a partnership with the Provincial Governor for sponsorship of construction projects Created budget plans, fundraising strategies, and project schedules Liaison 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 Show less

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • News Intern
      • Jan 2008 - May 2008

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

Education

  • College of Charleston
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, Political Science
    2008 - 2012
  • James Cook University
    Communication and Media Studies
    2010 - 2010

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