Kara Smith
Director of Sales & Marketing at XV Beacon Hotel- Claim this Profile
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Robert Brooks
As the Director of Career Services at Mount Ida College, I have known Kara since her sophomore year. Over the past few years, I have become very impressed with Kara's professionalism, focus and determination in pursuing her career goals. In addition, whenever I brainstormed with faculty about which students might be a good fit for job or internship leads that came to the Career Services Center, they often mentioned Kara first as a great candidate. I'm sure that Kara will make a strong contribution to any employers that she works for.
Mireille El Khazen
Kara is detail oriented .She ensure that all guests are seated in a timely manner.She works very good with everyone.She aims higher and provide always great guest satisfaction. She takes ownership for the best of our guests.
Robert Brooks
As the Director of Career Services at Mount Ida College, I have known Kara since her sophomore year. Over the past few years, I have become very impressed with Kara's professionalism, focus and determination in pursuing her career goals. In addition, whenever I brainstormed with faculty about which students might be a good fit for job or internship leads that came to the Career Services Center, they often mentioned Kara first as a great candidate. I'm sure that Kara will make a strong contribution to any employers that she works for.
Mireille El Khazen
Kara is detail oriented .She ensure that all guests are seated in a timely manner.She works very good with everyone.She aims higher and provide always great guest satisfaction. She takes ownership for the best of our guests.
Robert Brooks
As the Director of Career Services at Mount Ida College, I have known Kara since her sophomore year. Over the past few years, I have become very impressed with Kara's professionalism, focus and determination in pursuing her career goals. In addition, whenever I brainstormed with faculty about which students might be a good fit for job or internship leads that came to the Career Services Center, they often mentioned Kara first as a great candidate. I'm sure that Kara will make a strong contribution to any employers that she works for.
Mireille El Khazen
Kara is detail oriented .She ensure that all guests are seated in a timely manner.She works very good with everyone.She aims higher and provide always great guest satisfaction. She takes ownership for the best of our guests.
Robert Brooks
As the Director of Career Services at Mount Ida College, I have known Kara since her sophomore year. Over the past few years, I have become very impressed with Kara's professionalism, focus and determination in pursuing her career goals. In addition, whenever I brainstormed with faculty about which students might be a good fit for job or internship leads that came to the Career Services Center, they often mentioned Kara first as a great candidate. I'm sure that Kara will make a strong contribution to any employers that she works for.
Mireille El Khazen
Kara is detail oriented .She ensure that all guests are seated in a timely manner.She works very good with everyone.She aims higher and provide always great guest satisfaction. She takes ownership for the best of our guests.
Experience
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XV Beacon Hotel
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Battery Wharf Hotel - Boston Waterfront
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Travel Sales
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Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
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Boston Park Plaza
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sales Manager- Business Transient
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May 2014 - Oct 2017
Manage the Corporate Transient and Travel Industries Accounts at the most beloved Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Responsible for the business travel market (Local, National and Consortia) accounts.Responsibilities to Include:-Prospecting-Negotiations of annual RFP's-Rate Management-Contracting-Account Maintenance, Activation, Retainment-Work with Preferred Hotel & Resorts on joint client events, sales calls. and roadshows-Handle the FIT market segment, B2B sales-Handle extended or long term stay requests
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Catering Sales Manager
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Oct 2012 - May 2014
Generate business and develop relationships in the following markets:- Medical/Hospitals- Educational- Government- Healthcare Companies- Financial- Marking/PR/Publishing Companies- Real Estate- Law Firm- Insurance- Engineering and Utilities- Transportation Generate business and develop relationships in the following markets:- Medical/Hospitals- Educational- Government- Healthcare Companies- Financial- Marking/PR/Publishing Companies- Real Estate- Law Firm- Insurance- Engineering and Utilities- Transportation
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Catering Sales Manager
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2012
promoted in August promoted in August
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Catering Coordinator
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May 2009 - Aug 2010
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IHG Hotels & Resorts
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess
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May 2008 - Oct 2009
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Event Intern
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2008 - 2009
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Mount Ida College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Office Assistant
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2005 - 2009
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Education
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2005 - 2009
Mount Ida College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hotel and Tourism Management -
2001 - 2005
Sherburne-Earlville
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