Terry L. Smith

Background

About Terry L. Smith

Visionary and empowering leader with over 20 distinguished years in significant non-profit management positions. Proven ability to execute multiple tasks; motivate personnel; strive for excellence in all matters; and deliver results that further organizational missions and maximize benefits for marginalized communities. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with a wide array of people at different levels and from diverse backgrounds, utilizing outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Specific areas of expertise: Organizational development, including ability to plan strategically; establish organizational systems that foster both collective and individual growth; ensure meaningful process and outcome results; and align all organizational operations to mission and vision Financial growth and management, including demonstrated experience securing and managing grants from federal and local governmental sources as well as private foundations; and budget development and oversight. Personnel management, including an empowering and holistic approach to supervision; and ability to motivate personnel to realize their full potential. Problem solving skills including root cause analysis, and development, implementation and evaluation of action plan Training, facilitation and presentation skills, including experience presenting at national and local conferences; and ability to engage participants and manage the learning needs of multiple stakeholders. Collaborative leadership skills, including demonstrated experience leading and participating on a variety of planning bodies; coalitions and task forces.