RONNIE L. SMITH *** HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE, ATHENS, GA 30605
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Summary
Extensive management expertise in the areas of Business Management,
Education, and Human Resource Management, which focuses on Business
Sustainability, Organizational Development, HR consulting, labor relations,
and employee counseling. Expertise also includes working with diverse
student populations in the area of career development.
Areas of Expertise
. Effective Business Management, HR Management, training, technical, and
supervisory skills.
. Mediation and problem solving skills.
. Work well as a team member or independently.
. Resourceful, energetic, competent, multi-task and results-oriented.
. Public speaking and presentation experience.
Experience
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 2002 to Present
Research Assistant
Coordinating the recruitment of individuals for various longitudinal
studies for the University of Georgia Survey Research Center. Perform
assessments to determine if individuals qualify for participation in
various studies. Gathering data for quantitative input. Traveling in
different areas of the state to conduct research.
Athens Technical College, Athens, Georgia. 2006 to 2008
Instructor
Taught multiple groups in area of employability skills and career
development. Provided instruction on securing employment and maintaining
work ethics. Addressed areas of job search, interviewing, and job
maintenance. Provided feedback for students on current employment issues
and addressed HR issues. Provided evaluations on current performance and
also provided personal counseling when necessary.
Fulton County DFCS, Atlanta, Georgia. 2001 to 2007
MES/Career Advisor
Dual position that required career counseling for TANF recipients, in which
the overall goal was to provide necessary support for individuals to obtain
gainful employment in order to relinquish dependency of public assistance.
Counseled and aided individuals and families requiring the assistance of a
social service agency. Interviewed and determined eligibility of
individuals with problems, such as personal and family adjustments,
finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, physical and mental
impairment to determine the nature of such problems. Also provided
necessary services such as Medicaid and Food Stamps.
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, Athens, Georgia. 1995 to 2001
Work Therapist
Supervised and planned activities of workers that were under one's
supervision. Planned, prepared and revised work schedules for staff.
Oversaw and coordinated program activities, conferences and training.
Interviewed, assess and created individual service plans for clients.
Worked one-on-one with individuals that requires services in order to gain
employment. Identified and diagnosed barriers and determined solutions for
individuals to obtain employment. Assistant clients with counseling on HR
matters such as ADA regulations, EEOC standards and other employment
related issues. Managed human resources and staff development training.
Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011
DBA, Leadership
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2007
M.B.A., Human Resource Management
Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration