Tillford Smith

Tillford Smith

Venue of Employment: 1 Oak / Bare 

Job Title: VIP Marketing Host

Instagram Handle: @Tillfordsmith_vip

 

If not originally from Las Vegas, where did you move here from?

Fontana, California 

 

How did you start working in the nightlife or hospitality industry? Give a brief work history / background.

I started off in California throwing my own house parties. Once my name got popular I started doing Clubs events. I love the environment.

 

Now that you are working in the industry, what is different about your lifestyle?

No more paying for expensive bottles service/payIng for entry. I get the best vip service now.

 

What does a typical day at work look like for you and what is your “normal” schedule?

Typical days for me is, wake up thank God for blessing me with another Day of life. Work the pool from 11-5pm and then the night club 9pm to 2:30am

 

How long does it take you to get ready for work?

It’s takes me 45 min to get ready 

 

How many nights a week do you go out (to a club)?

I go out 7 days a week. No Days off.

 

Who is your favorite DJ/performer in the Las Vegas market right now?

 Dj Franzen at Drais and Migos 

 

What is your drink (alcoholic) of choice?

Hennessy and Patron 

 

What is your secret cure to a hangover?

Water and sleep 

 

What was the longest timeframe you have stayed awake? When and why?

Was my bday weekend went out 8 days straight from 2pm and partied until 7am.

 

What do you enjoy most about working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?

Love showing my guest a one of kind vip experience 

 

What is your least favorite part about working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?

Taking my time to set up a personal experience and guest the doesn’t show up.

 

If you were not working in nightlife or hospitality, what would you be doing?

Maybe work in retail stores.

 

Do you have a mentor in the industry? If so, who? If not, who would you like to be mentored by?

Mikey Bacarra from Light 

 

Craziest or most memorable experience working in the nightlife or hospitality industry in Las Vegas?

Meeting Jay Z when I first started in nightlife.