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Jennifer Smith
Director of Corporate Partners/Sponsorships/Exhibitor Sales, The College Expo
Location: Walnut, CA United States
Joined: Jun 30th, 2004

About (request update)

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Current Whereabouts:

Live in California now working in the marketing field with The College Expo. Active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter, NCNW San Gabriel Valley Section, HBCU Campus Tours

Education (request update)

Fisk University class of 1985

Undergrad Major: Communication

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Claim To Fame:

After college - working as Promotions Director in 2 major markets then going into sales

Most Memorable Moment:

During the dark days - standing on corners in Nashville collecting money in order to keep the doors open - and we made National Headlines!! Having Dr. Gladys Forde as a wonderful advisor/mentor

High School: Rosati-Kain in St. Louis, MO class of 1981

Experience

I currently work with The College Expo as Director of Corporate Partners/Sponsorships/Exhibitor Sales
I have 12 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Director of Corporate Partners/Sponsorships/Exhibitor Sales | The College Expo
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Responsible for customized sponsorships and generating sales for national education tour, managing sponsor/exhibitor/vendor sales staff for seven markets.

Program Manager | Elite Market Group West, Inc
From January 2002 to January 2006 • 4 year(s)
Managed collegiate marketing program in California for full service event marketing company, coordinated campus poster placement and created comprehensive event databases.

Account Executive | Senior Life Media
From January 2002 to December 2002 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for monthly newspaper publication targeting adults 50+, maintained and grew accounts in specific territory, increased market share by 25%.

Senior Account Manager | Jabez 3 Enterprises
From January 2000 to January 2002 • 2 year(s)
Sold and determined needs for full service marketing company, created marketing campaigns for various clients and stage managed special events for audiences of 20,000+.

Account Manager | Clear Channel Radio
From January 1996 to January 2000 • 4 year(s)
Generated new business for oldies formatted station, created profitable marketing solutions for businesses and exceeded sales by 30% for several quarters.

Activity

Step Teams Needed for 7th Annual Black College Expo in Washington DC and New York

I'm looking for step teams for the Black College Expo in Washington DC (Saturday, October 7th) and New York (Saturday, October 21st). We will be giving away cash and prizes. Please contact Jennifer@bl ...more
Posted by Jennifer Smith on September 7th, 2006 • 716 Views