Davis Smith

About Davis Smith

I’m a hospitality leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing luxury hotels, resorts, and multi-property portfolios across Hilton, Marriott, and boutique brands. My passion lies in creating world-class guest experiences while building high-performing teams that deliver results.From opening award-winning hotels to leading multi-million-dollar portfolios, I specialize in elevating service culture, driving revenue growth, and sustaining brand excellence. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of transforming guest satisfaction scores, leading rebrands at premier resorts, and guiding teams recognized nationally for performance.In addition to my hospitality career, I successfully launched and scaled a full-service landscaping company from the ground up, generating $600K in revenue by its second year. This entrepreneurial venture sharpened my skills in business development, financial management, and customer experience — qualities I bring back into hospitality leadership.At my core, I believe hospitality is about people—guests, associates, and communities. Whether orchestrating a new hotel launch, rebranding a resort, or mentoring future leaders, my focus is always on delivering memorable experiences that reflect the standards of true luxury.”

Experience

1. Owner

   The Grounds Guys®

   May 2023 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   After a rewarding 35-year career in hospitality, I launched The Grounds Guys of Bend, OR — a full-service landscaping company offering lawn care, snow removal, holiday lighting, and special projects.My background in hospitality taught me the value of exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and strong team leadership. Those same qualities now guide our approach to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for both residential and commercial clients in the Bend community.In just 2.5 years, we generated over $600K in gross revenue and earned the Award of Excellence for 1st Year Operator, reflecting our commitment to quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.What sets us apart is not just our services, but our dedication to unsurpassed reliability and craftsmanship. I’ve always had a passion for working outdoors and take pride in blending creativity with precision to deliver results that exceed expectations

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Skills

• Resorts
• Hotels
• Hotel Management
• Hospitality
• Revenue Analysis
• Hospitality Industry
• Banquets
• Restaurants
• Marketing
• Sales
• Hospitality Management
• Food & Beverage
• Real Estate
• Catering
• Food
• Budgets
• Tourism
• Leadership
• Management
• Event Management
• Customer Service
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Sales Management
• Public Relations
• Training
• New Business Development
• Pre-Opening
• Team Building
• Hiring
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Operations Management
• Forecasting
• Yield Management
• Budgeting
• Business Planning
• Convention Services