Stephen Smith

Background

About Stephen Smith

Transformational leader and proven Senior Manager and Program Director with extensive experience with developing, coordinating, implementing, directing, and evaluating EEO/Civil Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB), and the Human Capital Life Cycle. Demonstrated skill with envisioning and leading substantive change, improving customer service and technical outcomes across a full range of program support functions. Capable of balancing short-term priorities and realities against long-term goals. Organized, exceptional collaborator, and results oriented professional for building consensus around sensitive and strategic issues to support executive decision-making. Proven skills in leading, influencing, mentoring, and developing people in EEO/Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement, Workplace Civility and Unconscious Bias Intervention, Behavioral/Attitudinal Analysis, Change Management, Program Management, Counseling, Mediation, Fact-Finding and Investigative Services, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership and Employee Development, and Customer Service. Effective manager of an organization’s life cycle which includes budget, contracting, recruitment/outreach and hiring, change management, workforce planning, internal controls, quality assurance and compliance, strategic planning, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and engagement initiatives. Ability to integrate resources, proactive management, and strong leadership skills to generate mission and employee results driven environment, resulting in employee loyalty and stakeholders’ satisfaction at all levels. Areas of Expertise Visionary & Strategic Leadership Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Global Perspectives Workforce Management and Cultural Competence EEO/Civil Rights Compliance and Reporting Contract Administration and Management Organizational Leadership and Development Strategic External Relations Corporate Communication Quality Assurance and Internal Controls Alternative Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Human Capital Disciplines and Hiring Flexibilities Change Management Supplier Diversity Critical Interventions Negotiation and Facilitation Workplace Civility