Andais Smalls

I was born and raised in Lexington SC. When I started at Southern Way Catering 15 years ago, I had no Idea what all was involved in catering events. The more I learned the more I fell in love with the job and the possibilities. When I became part of the logistics team 5 years ago as Loadlist Coordinator and Assistant Creative Designer, I realized how much I enjoyed being a part of the process from start to finish. It allows me to use my creativity with designing displays and all of the fun projects that we find on Pinterest.

I love seeing an event come to together, especially out-of-town events. My favorite memory here at Southern Way would have to be my first house party in Charleston! The people I work with and our fun environment is the biggest reason I love working here. Not everyone can say that they enjoy their job but, I feel blessed that I can say I do. I have learned to work and stay positive while doing it!

Though relatively new to my role as the Logistics Manager for our Athletics Division, I have been a member of the Southern Way team since 2018.

I was born and raised in Saint George, SC, so southern hospitality runs in my blood! I graduated from the University of South Carolina with my Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management in 2019. My passion for the Gamecocks and my love of a fast-paced environment makes my role in the Athletics Division a perfect fit. The best part of the role I play in Southern Way is getting to be hands on with each and every event our division handles. I get to perfectly tailor each suite set up and event floor plan to the clients specific needs to ensure it meets their desired vision (not to mention all the heavy lifting day in and day out means I get to skip the gym).

I am originally from Dothan, Alabama. I am a military brat, so I went to schools all over the southwest and southeast. I joined the Southern Way Catering team in the fall of 2021 and have since been able to train as an Event Manager and a KB

My favorite thing about working for Southern Way is the team mentality we all have. The team we have part time and full time is unmatched to other companies. There are too many good memories to count, but the happiness we bring each other and the relationships I have built with others in the company are unforgettable.

In this industry, you must be able to roll with the punches and always be prepared for a change.

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I was born and raised in Columbia, SC. I graduated from W.S. Keenan High School, and decided upon graduation that I wanted to dive straight into the work force. I joined the Southern Way Catering team in May of 2021 as an Event Floor Staff. In October of 2021 I joined the SWC team full time as a member of the logistics department.

My full-time commitment is to our Logistics team and I love the crew I work with. We’re a small team and we mesh so well together. Every party that leaves our shop, we put our hands on so I get a hand in helping make an enjoyable event experience for every single client.

Even though I work in logistics, I’m pretty diverse with my skills. I have a passion for working events and I thoroughly enjoy them!

I am from Columbia, SC. I graduated from Clemson University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation, Tourism Management. I joined the Southern Way team in 2004 as the Operations Manager. I have now been in the Finance Department since 2010. I’m hardly ever at events, I’m always behind the scenes now working in the finance department. Even though I am not at events, I enjoy trying to give the customers a seamless experience, even though they are paying the bill! I also enjoy working on growing the business by developing financial budgets and plans.

Southern Way is a wonderful company that provides the utmost in customer service, with exceptional quality of food and overall client experience. While hospitality is a tough business to work in with long hours, Southern Way finds time to reward their employees and make it fun.

I’m from Aiken, SC. I studied Accounting and have worked in the accounting field since 1982. I’ve been working with Southern Way in the Finance Department since 2012 as a part-time employee, but have been full-time with SWC since January 2019. I have always enjoyed working with “the numbers” and I really enjoy being able to help analyze the financial details.

Joining the Southern Way team was an easy choice. They provide exceptional service to their clients and they truly care for their employees.

I am an “Ammy” to three beautiful Grandbabies and I enjoy spending as much time with them as I can. My “happy place” is on the beach with a book.

I was Born in Queens, New York and went to college at St. John’s University. After college, I worked in US Navy Aviation from 1989-2005. A few years later in 2013, I started with Southern Way Catering in the Finance Department. Subsequently, I have held multiple positions within SWC such as: Event Manager, Administrative Assistant, Sales Coordinator, Director of Hospitality of the Pastides Alumni Center and most recently have found my way back to the Finance Department as the Finance Manager.

I absolutely love my job because we contribute positive vibes to People’s lives. What starts out as notes on a paper end up as permanent memories of happy times. At Southern Way, we always figure out how to beautifully put together an event. Collaboration between a creative sales team, a talented kitchen team, and a strategic logistics team results in some amazing ideas and executions you might have thought were impossible. I love moments when you are standing face to face with a coworker, and you both are looking at each other with the same “Wow, we did it!’ look on your faces!

I was born in Holly Hill, SC. I studied Sociology at Lander but decided after two years that college was not for me. I later became a Master Barber and made men and women gorgeous for over 20 years. In 2012 I tried college one last time and obtained an Associates Degree in Human Services.

Approximately 18 years ago I made a spur of the moment decision to join the Hospitality industry and my first event with SW was unforgettable to say the least. I wore the wrong shoes to my first event and paid dearly for it, “my dogs were barking” for a week after and it was a lesson learned.

There is never a dull moment with the SW team. The comradery with my fellow workers is my most favorite part. While its business in the front, there’s generally always a party in the back.