Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Content Producer at Oracle Media
Lives in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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About me

-Currently 28
-I have completed my Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (endorsed through ICHM)
-Passionate about sales and marketing, guest relations, luxury and brand management
-Other interests include training and development, communications, innovation and creativity.
-My plans after graduation would be to become part of a well known hotel brand and become part of the following departments: Sales and Marketing, Rooms Division and Front Office.
-Currently living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa but I am willing to relocate, would like to become part of a well known brand as soon as possible.

Experience

7 years

  • Content Producer

    Oracle Media - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Digital Marketing
    May 2019 - Now · 4 years and 11 months

    •Implementation of client’s social media content. • Brainstorm new advertising campaigns. • Operate social media platforms both efficiently and effectively • Conceptualize and develop digital advertising campaigns. • Write blog content and website content • Write email marketing content • Facebook Advertising

  • Catering Manager

    Fedics - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Event
    October 2018 - March 2019 · 6 months

    During this role I was responsible for: -Bookkeeping -Advertising and Sales -Costing of menu items -Menu planning and design -Staff Management -Handling of customer complaints

  • waiter

    Herms restaurant and boutique hotel - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    F&B service
    April 2018 - September 2018 · 6 months

    Working as a waiter in this 4 star establishment while finish my final year of my studies.

  • Manager

    Stanley Island - Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

    Management
    October 2017 - January 2018 · 4 months

    I worked on Stanley Island Private nature reserve as the Island General manager for 3 months over the busy season. This was a great experience for my practical as it gave me first hand experience on what it was like to be a manager and be responsible for running a place on my own. Everything from housekeeping to helping out with the beach bar, therefore giving me an all-round experience within the hospitality industry.

  • Trainee

    Radisson Blu - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    F&B service
    October 2016 - January 2017 · 4 months

    During my hospitality industry experience I worked in the food and beverage department at the Radisson Blu, Port Elizabeth as a trainee, during my 3 month contract I with involved with all aspects of food and beverage such as working within the restaurant called Tabu as a barman and waiter. I also worked during breakfast service and was responsible for setting up and working at events in banqueting. My manager at the time gave me a high level of responsibility for coordinating events within banqueting so this therefore helped me quite abit to establish a good understanding of food and beverage management.

  • Sales Assistant

    Sportsmans Warehouse - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Sales
    October 2014 - February 2015 · 5 months

    Was responsible for the sales of products within my department, had to meet monthly budgets, merchandise stock. During this job I learned alot about the sales and retail industry.

Education

  • Bachelor of business administration in Hospitality Management

    Varsity College - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    February 2016 - April 2019

    I have completed my Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management with Cum Laude. During my studies I gained a wide knowledge of hospitality, business management and marketing.

  • Diploma in Advertising Management

    Varsity college - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    February 2012 - November 2013

    Throughout this diploma I have learned all aspects of how to be a professional in sales, advertising and marketing. I have done subjects such as marketing research, consumer behavior and marketing communications. Which I feel combined with my Degree in Hospitality Management I will like to love into a marketing role for big hotel brand.

Languages

2 languages

  • English

    Professional working

  • Afrikaans

    Professional working

Personal information

Nationalities

  • South African

Skills

11 skills

  • Administration
  • Brand Communication
  • Coordination
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Empathy
  • Excellent guest relation
  • Good communication
  • High energy
  • Inventive and creative
  • Planning and organizing
  • Strong hospitality
Connections
Alex Funk
Talent Acquisition Executive at Fundamental Hospitality
Mihai Lițoiu
Account Manager at Bolt Business
Akhona Lelephi
Commi chef at Compass group (hunterscraig)
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Following
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Six Senses Zil Pasyon Seychelles Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff, Johannesburg
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