Mark A. Smith

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About Mark A. Smith

Well-rounded people professional with 10 years’ experience in corporate and international business. Highly skilled in advising leaders and supporting diverse populations. Specialized in strategic consulting, organizational development, employee relations, risk mitigation, payroll & reward administration, coaching, training, and policy guidance. Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development, from the University of Houston. Concentration: International business. Experience: Strategic advising and providing operational support to managers up to VP-level leadership. Project management: Recent experience includes supporting a large US retail acquisition project, reinforcing my proficiency in managing change and guiding complex HR initiatives. Facilitating training to company peers. I have conducted a two week training to onboard and acclimate a group of 30. Served as SME (subject matter expert) and supervisor to a team of 15 in previous HR COE (Center of Excellence) Extensive background in human capital management and solutions, supporting client personnel and projects.(10+ clients, 4 projects) Skills include but not limited to: Agile working Benefits and Reward Specialist Various HRMS/HRIS systems including Workday and SAP. Strong verbal and written aptitude Full employee life-cycle Microsoft Excel Needs Analysis and Process improvement Employee Relations Escalation Resolution Coaching Facilitating Training HR Technology Data Quality Management I am citizen of the world. I am someone who loves interacting with others, learning from, and appreciating their uniqueness. Cultural Awareness and empathy are what makes us human. One of my favorite quotes is "Life is what you make it, so be creative"- Anthony Scott