Chantel K. Smith
About Chantel K. Smith
Chantel K. Smith is the Senior Manager of Marketing Partnerships at the NBA, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Company: National Basketball Association
Chantel K. Smith currently holds the title of Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been with the NBA since 2019, first serving as Manager, Marketing Partnerships before being promoted to her current position in 2022. Her work is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Title: Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships
As the Senior Manager of Marketing Partnerships, Chantel K. Smith oversees the development and execution of marketing strategies for partnerships. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to maximize the impact of marketing efforts and strengthen the NBA's brand presence.
Previous Roles in Marketing and Communications
Before her current role at the NBA, Chantel K. Smith accumulated extensive experience in marketing and communications. At the National Football League (NFL), she served as Manager of Business Development for Corporate Partners from 2017 to 2019. She also held positions at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide as an Account Director for Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Communications Manager. Prior to that, she worked at Ford Motor Company in several roles, including Assistant Brand Communications Manager, Product Communications Associate, and Corporate Communications Associate.
Early Career and Internships
Chantel K. Smith started her career with several internships and early positions that helped shape her expertise in marketing and communications. In 2010, she worked as a Marketing Intern at Envirobond Products Corp. She later volunteered at the Child Development Institute and interned at Ford Motor Company as a Communications Intern. These roles provided her with a foundational understanding of brand and corporate communications.
Education and Expertise: Public Relations and Media Studies
Chantel K. Smith studied at The University of Western Ontario, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information, and Technoculture. She furthered her education at Humber College, obtaining a Public Relations Certificate. Her educational background laid the groundwork for her expertise in media relations, brand communications, and strategic marketing partnerships.