Rick W. Smith

Background

About Rick W. Smith

Visionary leader with entrepreneurial foresight- I am an experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education, non-profit and health care sectors. I am a results-focused leader with a concentration on program and business development, financial administration, crisis management, strategic planning, special events, fundraising, and marketing and public relations. I am highly skilled in both program creation and evaluating department structures, applying effective restructures, and maximizing productivity to boost profits, grow FTE, and increase market growth. I excel at building strong partnerships with local and regional companies, community-based organizations, government agencies, educational partners, business owners, and individuals to support organizational growth. Very involved in the community, I am an active mentor and a member of several community boards and professional organizations