Catering & Conventions Veteran Joins Millennium Biltmore
Respected Industry Veteran, Rodney Smith Appointed Director of Catering Sales and Convention Service
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 2, 2006. Rodney Smith, who was named "Corporate Catering/Convention Director of the Year" in 2000 by Interstate Management, has joined the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, as its new director of catering sales and conventions services. Smith who has over 15 years of experience in the catering and conventions industry will oversee a staff of eight and amongst his responsibilities will be to manage the hotel's spectacular public spaces such as the Crystal Ballroom which has been depicted in numerous movies and is a popular venue for weddings.
"We are delighted that Rodney Smith has joined the Millennium Biltmore. We believe that his track record of success and extensive contacts will greatly enhance catering and convention services at the hotel," said Ivan Lee, general manager of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.
Prior to joining the Millennium Biltmore, Smith was director of catering sales and convention services at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. From 2002 - 2004, Smith was based at the Doubletree Club Hotel in San Diego as the property's director of catering sales and conventions services. He also held the same position at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in Los Angeles.
Smith began his career at the Holiday Inn Gateway in San Francisco as a banquet houseman and was quickly promoted to several positions, eventually being named the property's director of catering sales.
He has received numerous awards during his career including: "Regional Award for Best Catering/Convention Department of the Year" in 1999, "Sales Excellence" award in 2001, and "Corporate Award for Best Catering/Convention Department in 2002", all by Interstate Management.
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