Karen Smiley
Director of Catering Sales and Special Events at Bella Collina San Clemente- Claim this Profile
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Teresa Taylor
I have been privileged to work as a photographer with Karen Smiley for more than 20 years in the event industry. Karen demonstrates tremendous creativity and grace under pressure with her relationship-oriented approach to delivering fabulous events for her discerning clients. She holds herself to the highest ethical standards and is a true pleasure to work with.
Gayle Rustenburg
I have had the privilege of knowing Karen for many years. She and I enjoyed referring business to one another, strategizing together and being part of the hospitality family in Southern California. Karen is extremely competent, knowledgeable and exceptional at being flexible in all situations. She operates with a high level of integrity and is one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
Kathy Roche
I have had the great pleasure of working with and knowing Karen for 20+ years. Karen is an extremely dependable, responsible and dedicated person who has a fabulous passion for what she does. She is kind, respectful and truly amazing. Her diverse experience and background. combine to make her an expert in her field. I highly recommend Karen and know she would be an asset to your business. Karen is a colleague, a mentor and a true leader!
Teresa Taylor
I have been privileged to work as a photographer with Karen Smiley for more than 20 years in the event industry. Karen demonstrates tremendous creativity and grace under pressure with her relationship-oriented approach to delivering fabulous events for her discerning clients. She holds herself to the highest ethical standards and is a true pleasure to work with.
Gayle Rustenburg
I have had the privilege of knowing Karen for many years. She and I enjoyed referring business to one another, strategizing together and being part of the hospitality family in Southern California. Karen is extremely competent, knowledgeable and exceptional at being flexible in all situations. She operates with a high level of integrity and is one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
Kathy Roche
I have had the great pleasure of working with and knowing Karen for 20+ years. Karen is an extremely dependable, responsible and dedicated person who has a fabulous passion for what she does. She is kind, respectful and truly amazing. Her diverse experience and background. combine to make her an expert in her field. I highly recommend Karen and know she would be an asset to your business. Karen is a colleague, a mentor and a true leader!
Teresa Taylor
I have been privileged to work as a photographer with Karen Smiley for more than 20 years in the event industry. Karen demonstrates tremendous creativity and grace under pressure with her relationship-oriented approach to delivering fabulous events for her discerning clients. She holds herself to the highest ethical standards and is a true pleasure to work with.
Gayle Rustenburg
I have had the privilege of knowing Karen for many years. She and I enjoyed referring business to one another, strategizing together and being part of the hospitality family in Southern California. Karen is extremely competent, knowledgeable and exceptional at being flexible in all situations. She operates with a high level of integrity and is one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
Kathy Roche
I have had the great pleasure of working with and knowing Karen for 20+ years. Karen is an extremely dependable, responsible and dedicated person who has a fabulous passion for what she does. She is kind, respectful and truly amazing. Her diverse experience and background. combine to make her an expert in her field. I highly recommend Karen and know she would be an asset to your business. Karen is a colleague, a mentor and a true leader!
Teresa Taylor
I have been privileged to work as a photographer with Karen Smiley for more than 20 years in the event industry. Karen demonstrates tremendous creativity and grace under pressure with her relationship-oriented approach to delivering fabulous events for her discerning clients. She holds herself to the highest ethical standards and is a true pleasure to work with.
Gayle Rustenburg
I have had the privilege of knowing Karen for many years. She and I enjoyed referring business to one another, strategizing together and being part of the hospitality family in Southern California. Karen is extremely competent, knowledgeable and exceptional at being flexible in all situations. She operates with a high level of integrity and is one of the kindest people that I have ever met.
Kathy Roche
I have had the great pleasure of working with and knowing Karen for 20+ years. Karen is an extremely dependable, responsible and dedicated person who has a fabulous passion for what she does. She is kind, respectful and truly amazing. Her diverse experience and background. combine to make her an expert in her field. I highly recommend Karen and know she would be an asset to your business. Karen is a colleague, a mentor and a true leader!
Experience
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Bella Collina San Clemente
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Catering Sales and Special Events
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May 2012 - Present
Hospitality professional with expertise in Event Planning, Fundraisers,Corporate Meetings, Special Events, Golf Tournaments and Weddings. Department Management, setting employee sales goals. Exceeding sales goals. Networking new business opportunities and developing strong professional relationships and creating successful client events. I love what I do, and I enjoy meeting people. Hospitality professional with expertise in Event Planning, Fundraisers,Corporate Meetings, Special Events, Golf Tournaments and Weddings. Department Management, setting employee sales goals. Exceeding sales goals. Networking new business opportunities and developing strong professional relationships and creating successful client events. I love what I do, and I enjoy meeting people.
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AlliedPRA
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Sales Manager
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Oct 2011 - May 2012
Networking new business opportunities, Maintain client relationships, develop creative and innovative events, unique activities, themed meetings for corporate groups coming to the Orange County area. Networking new business opportunities, Maintain client relationships, develop creative and innovative events, unique activities, themed meetings for corporate groups coming to the Orange County area.
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Sales Director
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Hospitality professionals with expertise in Event Planning and Logistical coordination,Corporate Meetings and Events and Destination Management. A Destination Management Company known for developing strong professional relationships and successful client events. Hospitality professionals with expertise in Event Planning and Logistical coordination,Corporate Meetings and Events and Destination Management. A Destination Management Company known for developing strong professional relationships and successful client events.
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Event Sales Director
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Creating and selling special events to inculde; Weddings, Social, Corporate Catered Events, and Golf Tournaments. Creating and selling special events to inculde; Weddings, Social, Corporate Catered Events, and Golf Tournaments.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Destination Services, Special Events, Offsite Catering by Ritz Carlton LLC
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May 2003 - Jun 2009
Directed a department of 4+ staff while maximizing revenue sales goals and keeping within corporate guidelines. Maintained client trust and strived to exceed their expectations. Creating private events, spouse activities, local private tours off site, and off site events utilizing Ritz-Carlton Catering. Directed a department of 4+ staff while maximizing revenue sales goals and keeping within corporate guidelines. Maintained client trust and strived to exceed their expectations. Creating private events, spouse activities, local private tours off site, and off site events utilizing Ritz-Carlton Catering.
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National Sales Manager
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May 1987 - May 2003
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American Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Tours & Marketing (Air Cal/American)
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1977 - 1987
Handled Tour packages, supervised new destinations by creating tour packages, group sales, and hotel room blocks. Handled Tour packages, supervised new destinations by creating tour packages, group sales, and hotel room blocks.
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Uniglobe Irvine Travel Company
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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Travel Agency Manager
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Aug 1974 - Aug 1976
Agency Manager Agency Manager
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Education
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Ritz-Carlton Sales and Client Engagment Training, Wedding Certification
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1977 - 1987
Air California Airline Training & American Airlines
Associate's degree, Airline customer Service, Charter Sales,Tourism -
1976 - 1976
Air California Airlines Sales Training
AA, General Business -
1972 - 1973
Orange Coast College
Communication, General -
1971 - 1972
Saddleback College
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