Debi Smith

Background

About Debi Smith

Career Development Courses International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau (IACVB) American Hotel & Motel Association Management Training Quality Inn, Holiday Inn Worldwide, Best Western International – Management Training Dale Carnegie Leadership Course Dale Carnegie Instructor Course International Association of Conference Center Administrators (IACCA) Choice Hotels – “Be Our Best” Guest Service Training/Instructor Creative Leadership for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders How Managers Become Great Leaders Certifications Convention Services (IACVB) Convention Marketing (IACVB) CPR – Standard Adult CPR & AED First Aid – Standard First Aid HR Academy Certification (WCI Leadership for Employers) Harassment Prevention Writing Effective Job Descriptions/Effective Interviewing for Supervisors Disciplinary Procedures and Terminations ADA / FMLA / OSHA Compliance Conflict Resolution/Social Styles in the Workplace YMCA Principles & Practices YMCA Membership Model Practices YMCA Power of Positive Workplace COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Convention Development Committee of the Asheville CVB Staff member – 1986-1991 Committee chair – 2004-2006 Travel and Tourism Development Committee of the Asheville CVB Eblen Foundation Bele Chere Festival – City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Merchandise Chair – 1997 through 2006 Bele Chere Festival Chair – 2007 Beverage Chair – 2008 to last 2013 Asheville Film Festival – City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Site Coordinator – 2003-2008 (sponsored by the City) Asheville Christmas Parade – ADA Parade Marshal - 2007 to present Moogfest Beverages – 2011 Western North Carolina Association of Conference Center Administrators (IACCA) Member – 2007 to 2014 VP - 2010 President – 2011 Asheville Sports Commission SoCon Basketball Tournament 2012.(Volunteer Coordinator) Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA)Board Member (July 2017 -)