Carleigh Smith
About Carleigh Smith
Carleigh Smith is a Senior Account Manager at Table22, with a background in event management and sales. She has held various positions in the hospitality industry, including roles at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants and World Central Kitchen.
Current Role at Table22
Carleigh Smith serves as a Senior Account Manager at Table22 since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing client accounts and ensuring the successful execution of events. Her expertise in account management contributes to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Carleigh Smith has extensive experience in event management. She worked as a Private & Special Events Manager at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants from 2019 to 2020 and again for five months in 2021. Additionally, she served as an Event Director at World Central Kitchen in 2016 and as a Senior Program Manager at E.J. Krause & Associates from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Carleigh Smith studied Media Arts & Design with a focus on Journalism at James Madison University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the institution, which provided her with a solid foundation in communication and media skills relevant to her career in event management.
Achievements in Event Sales
During her career, Carleigh Smith has made significant contributions to event sales. At Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, she increased new business for wedding bookings by 200% from the previous year. She also managed nearly $4 million in event revenue across multiple venues while working as a Catering Sales Manager at Charlie Palmer Group.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Carleigh Smith has implemented process improvements in her roles. She streamlined processing systems by creating templates and contracts within the CRM, which reduced processing time by four minutes per contract. This initiative reflects her focus on efficiency in event management.