Candi Smith

About Candi Smith

I\'m passionate about diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), being a positive and productive part of the team, as well as, developing members of my team for greater performance whenever possible. Moreover, it\'s always my goal to maintain the highest level of integrity and be trustworthy in the solutions I offer to both my internal and external customers.ABOUT A1 AMERICANWith roots dating back to 1911, headquartered in Southern California, A1 American is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and single supply source of products for institutional business customers within the hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, educational, auto, and fitness industries. Our product categories expand across textile, OS & E, and FF & E/Design. These products include towels, sheets, blankets, pool towels, decorative bed coverings, bathroom amenities, wipes, small appliances, paper products, draperies, furniture case goods, design services, and more. We also have an in-house Golden Mills collection, as well as other globally recognized brands used for guest rooms, patient settings, gyms, laundry facilities, and more. With our eight stocking distribution centers across the USA and Canada, we are uniquely positioned in the marketplace to serve top-tier products with competitive pricing and the highest levels of customer satisfaction to our clientele, including custom-branded products, by utilizing our in-house R&D and design team. We have a dedicated sales team nationwide to provide our clients with one-on-one customer service support. We are a minority-owned business enterprise, and we encourage diversity and diverse thinking at every level of our organization and throughout our supply chain as an integral part of our company culture. Our website and e-commerce platform can be found at

Experience

1. Sales Account Manager

   A1 American

   Jul 2016 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Service & quality is paramount for client properties, internal and external teams! Persistent and reliable in building strong client relationships while meeting the client\'s appointed time frames with professionalism. Management of national franchised properties as well as independent properties. Driving solutions to gain market share and solidify close of 30 agreements per month, 360 agreements per year. Appointed special Projects Manager for full grievance review, messaging creation, and high standard resolution.

Education

• College of the Canyons

  Associate of Science - AS, Communications with Human Resources focus

  2016

• University of Cincinnati

  Business, Management and Communications

• University of La Verne

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Management, HR focus

• Toastmaster's International

  CC, CL and Officer Achievements, Communication, General

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Volunteer Youth Teacher
• Problem Solving
• Toastmasters
• Sales Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Account Management