This document is a resume for Jerry J. Smith that summarizes his experience in human resources and business operations management over 20 years. It highlights his strategic leadership, regulatory compliance expertise, and track record of reducing costs through process improvements. Examples include decreasing benefit tax costs by 60% and controlling expenses to realize a total reduction of $185,000.
1. Jerry J. Smith jsmith4651@yahoo.com 580.585.0796
SUMMARY
My workforce contributions are in Human Resources and Business Operations Management with a proficiency in
Criminal justice and counseling. Opportunities have allowed me to demonstrate the ability to strategize in methods
that fit with an organization’s vision, culture and goals. My combined success includes natural elements such as
career passion, a concentrated sense of discipline, and creativity; the fundamental requirement and inherent ability
needed to manage any environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Provide strategic leadership to executive team based on internal and external factors
Oversee contract management, procurement and third party relations
Analyze current processes for best practice in operations management (i.e., HR, payroll and corporate, cost
accounting and administration) development initiatives
Enforce compliance regulatory requirements (i.e. government funded, employment, benefits, EEOC, DOL, HIPPA,
ERISA, FMLA, etc.)
Oversee the delivery of training program and needs at multi-levels (i.e. capital strategy, recruiting, retention,
relocation, orientation, pre & post admin., benefit administration, liaison coordination, performance and recognition,
employee relations, separations, personnel records, systems, other programs)
Manage audits in Accounting, EEO1, EEOC, benefits, on-going developments of job standards relating to job
descriptions, pay-grades, recognition and employee relations to satisfy and improve compliance standards and
organizational culture
Manage multi office, multi-industry, multi state operations
Handle finance administration; lender administration, legal documents, entity organization and other corporate
business
Develop, direct and provide management support on performance issues, conflict, employee misconduct, interviews
and terminations (i.e. policy and procedures, training and development)
Corporate activities include cash management, audit state funding requirements, partnership distributions, corporate
contracts, budgets, wire transfers, entity set-up (i.e. articles of organization, licensing, due diligence, lender
inspections, lease renewals, month-end management and financial reporting, policy and procedure
Partner with departmental leaders to develop or connect corporate business goals and complex organizational
development.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
United States Army
First Sergeant
Lawton, OK-Current
EDUCATION
Tennessee State University – Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice
Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resource Management
Certifications: Human Resource Management, Mediation and Senior Professional in Human Resources
Continuous education
University of Texas online
Additional accreditations & professional affiliations Senior Professional in Human Resource Management, Who’s
Who Among Professionals Registry, Az., Employers Council, Littler Mendelson, Brightline Compliance,
Certificates of Completion include: Strategic planning, Harassment investigations, Labor and Employment, EEOC
Compliance, Supervisory training and development, Wage and Hour Compliance, Compensation and Total
Rewards, Recruitment, Ethics in the Workplace, Motivational Speaking.
TRANFERRABLE-RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Investigated and prepared EEOC employer position statements which resulted in a cost avoidance of .5 million and a
100% success rate for the last 7 years
Decreased employer benefit tax cost by 60% through pre-tax benefits conversion
Implemented additional employee benefits with 100% satisfaction rate
2. Jerry J. Smith jsmith4651@yahoo.com 580.585.0796
Controlled benefit cost, improved employee retention and communications, reducing paper transactions by 47%
total cost reduction of $185,000
Executed and managed organizational wide change management projects within compliance, employment,
supervisory training and development
Executed corporate downsize project from 200 to 4 employees and two plant closures
Developed company and desktop managerial handbooks providing guidance and improving employment
relationship
Developed HR (incremental) operating budget & strategy (included corporate HR expenses)
Initiated and promoted a wellness program through the use of automated tools and rewards
Prepared outplacement services with zero cost to the employer and coaching and support services
EEO Officer, Board of Directors, multi-manage diverse operations, ROI Management
TRANSFERRABLE-RELATED SKILLS
Possess strong business acumen
Multi-client operation
Systems optimal utilization
High accuracy rate
Cost conscious
Maintain a well-trained staff
Manage financial budget
Committed. Solid analytical and assessment skills. Exhibit attention to detail. Proactive. Driven. Flexible and
adaptable. Resourceful. Team-oriented. High energy, highly motivated, self-directed and able to work independently
and follow through
Hands-on Generalist background
Organizational training & development, consulting and executive coaching
Successfully lead various system implementation projects (Accounting, IT, construction, payroll and human
resources. IMS, Quick Books, third party benefit providers)
Human relations background, motivational speaker
Project management success in meeting deliverable deadlines as well as goals and timelines