Human Resources Manager

Jenna Elizabeth Smith, M.P.A.

*** ******** ***** ( Franklin, Tennessee 37069 ( 615-***-****

( *******************@*******.***

SUMMARY

Results-oriented manager with extensive proven leadership experience in a

full spectrum of executive and human resource and executive-level

government administrative functions. Articulate self-motivated problem

solver with exceptional leadership skills. Proven track record in design

and administration of equity compensation programs and other cutting-edge

human resource, environmental, and special projects initiatives. Major

strengths in compensation, policy development and implementation, and labor

relations. Highly effective communicator with strong ability to build

relationships at all organizational levels.

EMPLOYMENT:

Schneider Electric

Human Resources Business Partner - Current Position

This position manages the HR function in the areas of strategic

development, long-range planning, talent management, leadership & employee

development, compensation strategy, conflict resolution and training

initiatives. Responsible for providing support to the VP, Human Resources

in policy development and deployment of company initiatives for the East

Coast branches of Schneider Electric. Acts as strategic business advisor

to executive management for human relations issues, compensation strategy,

talent management, succession planning and other strategic initiatives

including change management and process improvement.

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Special Projects Manager, Office of the Mayor 2008 - 2009

This position was created by the Mayor in conjunction with an executive

order establishing the city's "Green Ribbon Committee".

. Advise the Mayor and Mayoral Staff on the development of the city's

environmental policy.

. Manage and coordinate 25 member citizen committee responsible for

making recommendations to the Mayor to make Nashville a leader in

environmental excellence.

. Create successful process and organizational template for the Mayor's

Green Ribbon Committee.

. Develop innovative, environmentally-friendly programs for the city

and Nashville community to save money and protect natural capital by

ensuring appropriate policies and initiatives.

. Coordinate Committee, City Departments, City Council, and partners in

the community to create and drive environmental programs to ensure a

greener and more prosperous city. Focus areas include clean air,

clean water, abundant open spaces and smart land use planning, waste

reduction and recycling, green building and energy efficiency and

conservation, renewable energies, as well as a transportation profile

that minimizes vehicle drive miles and fuel consumption as well as

maximizes alternative mobility including sidewalks, bikeways, and

greenways.

. Create and manage internal Metropolitan Government "Green Team"

comprised of leadership from across 12 departments with environmental

responsibilities including the Water Department, Planning Commission,

Public Works Department, Codes Department, Parks Department, Housing

Authority and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. This team is

responsible for developing implementation strategies and ensuring

compliance with environmental initiatives.

. Seek opportunities to raise the profile of Nashville before state and

national leaders.

. Represent the Mayor's office at community events and functions and

designs and delivers presentations on status of city initiatives upon

request.

. Respond to complex citizen inquiries on environmental matters.

. Behind-the-scenes architect of several pieces of major environmental

legislation for the city.

. Conduct and write Mayoral briefs and remarks for environmental events

and meetings.

Special Projects Manager, Public Works Department 2004 - 2008

. Plan, organize, and direct various activities of the refuse and

recycling programs and functions.

. Responsible for accomplishment of administrative, contractual,

programs and statistical analysis, and mandatory reporting to Council

and other governing bodies; as well as continuity of efficient daily

operations for solid waste and recycling related programs.

. Responsible for seeking and securing additional recycling

opportunities for the city from increased curbside services to

locations for new 24 recycling drop off sites.

. Advises Public Works Director on controversial and strategic matters.

Human Resources Manager - Compensation Division 1995 - 2004

. Manage the design, implementation and administration of compensation

and classification programs in support of the government's business

and strategic goals.

. Interpret regulations affecting these programs including FLSA and

FMLA and write and implement city-wide human resource policy.

. Supervise a professional compensation team of analysts and

administrative support personnel.

. Oversee and monitor departmental budget and position control system.

. Provide resolutions to management/labor issues affecting the city.

Human Resources Analyst 1992 - 1995

. Responsible for policy development and implementation, job analysis,

compensation analysis, salary surveys, and on-going evaluation of

city-wide pay plan.

. Interpret and apply of personnel regulations and practices;

investigate and resolve complex complaints.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

( Served as Nashville's first Environmental Sustainability Manager

( Served on team completing Nashville's First Greenhouse Gas Inventory

( Behind-the-scenes architect of several pieces of major city legislation;

most recently (06/09) including a memorializing "green jobs" bipartisan

resolution signed by over 2/3 of Council.

(Conducted media interviews for Office of the Mayor

(Designed and delivered presentations for Urban Land Institute, Nashville

Greenways, Public Meetings, Nashville Civic Design Center, International

Council of Local Environmental Initiatives, etc.

(Implemented organizational model for launch of integrated fleet services

for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

( Partnered with Fire Service Employee Association and top

management to develop the nationally recognized Fire Department Alternate

Duty Policy for injured or ill employees

(Served as member of steering committee for the consolidation of the city

of Nashville's information systems.

(Worked with small team to create city's first merit pay system.

(Negotiated and implemented pay systems for all Civil Service and non-Civil

Service departments.

( Worked with HR team to develop/implement classification/compensation

structure for Nashville's consolidated 911 center

(Served on selection panel for Nashville's 311 call center, programmed

complex scripts as well as emergency messaging - marquees/banners for call

takers

(Served on implementation team for new GIS based routing software for Waste

Management Division

EDUCATION:

Master in Public Administration Degree awarded 05/1994

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Public Administration Institute Graduate

Fellowship Program, Rutherford, NJ

Bachelor of Arts Degree awarded 11/1989

Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS KNOWLEDGE:

Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Motorola Customer Relationship

Management (CRM)

AFFILIATIONS:

Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant (LWMC) Certification, American

Council on Exercise, 09/09

American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED certified (current through 08/10)

Middle Tennessee Compensation Association

Society for Human Resources Management

American Council on Exercise, (A.C.E.) Certified Aerobic Instructor

Solid Waste Association of North America (Swana)

Greenways for Nashville

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