Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Applicable Skills
Certification
Highlights Publications
Affiliations
Timeline
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Caleb Smith

Caleb Smith

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Human Resources

HFG Architecture
08.2023 - Current
  • All Aspects of Human Resources; Oversight of Leadership Development; Oversight of HFG Committees; Chair of Strategic Planning; Oversee Technology & Operations
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.

Adjunct Professor

Wichita State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Transition to Teaching Program

Presenter & Professional Development Leader

KASB/USA/ATE/KSDE
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Presentation and Workshops on: Culture: Classroom, Building and District; Digital Organization to Reduce Stress and Be More Effective; High Impact Instruction for Student Engagement

Principal

USD 373 - Newton High School
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Leader of 5A High School with 180 Staff and 1000 Students
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

USD 262 - Valley Center HS
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • Student Discipline, Instructional Leader and Oversight of Athletic Department

Teacher

USD 262 - Valley Center High School
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Physical Education and Online Learning Classroom; Head Football and Track Coach

Teacher

USD 260 - Derby High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
  • Business & Social Studies Teacher

Education

Masters of Business Administration -

University of Kansas
05.2025

Masters of Science in Educational Leadership -

Emporia State University
05.2012

Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education - Social Studies/History/Government

Kansas State University
12.2008

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Records Management
  • Performance Management
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Training Programs
  • Performance Reviews
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Hiring and Recruitment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training Leadership

Applicable Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Management
  • Tableau Analytics
  • Power BI Analytics
  • E-Commerce & Google Analytics
  • Human Resources & Budget Processes
  • Entrepreneur & Business Development
  • Human Resource Information Systems

Certification

  • SHRM-CP Certification (2023)
  • KASB Business Operations Leadership Development Program (2021-22)
  • KSDE Outside Accreditation Team Training Completer - (2022)
  • District Level Leadership- Emporia State (2019)
  • Cognitive Coaching Training (2017)
  • McRel Balanced Leadership Training (2018)
  • Adaptive Schools Training (2019)
  • Certified Athletic Administrator (2019)

Highlights Publications

  • 15 years in Education (8- Principal, 7-Teacher)
  • 2022 Kansas Principal of the Year
  • Host of Education Videocast "10 Minutes to Great Instruction"
  • Published in NASSP 2022 April Edition of "School Leadership"
  • Published in USA-Kansas Monthly Newsletter-"A Culture Worth Sharing About"
  • Association of Teacher Educators Board of Directors- 2022-23
  • USA-Kansas Board of Directors- 2021-22
  • Kansas Principals Association Board of Directors-2021-22
  • KASB Business Operations Leadership Development Team- 2021-22
  • Horizon Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching- 2009-10

Affiliations

  • Rotary International

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

HFG Architecture
08.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Wichita State University
06.2022 - 08.2022

Presenter & Professional Development Leader

KASB/USA/ATE/KSDE
05.2021 - 07.2022

Principal

USD 373 - Newton High School
07.2020 - 07.2022

Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

USD 262 - Valley Center HS
07.2016 - 06.2020

Teacher

USD 262 - Valley Center High School
08.2013 - 05.2016

Teacher

USD 260 - Derby High School
08.2008 - 05.2013

Masters of Business Administration -

University of Kansas

Masters of Science in Educational Leadership -

Emporia State University

Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education - Social Studies/History/Government

Kansas State University
  • SHRM-CP Certification (2023)
  • KASB Business Operations Leadership Development Program (2021-22)
  • KSDE Outside Accreditation Team Training Completer - (2022)
  • District Level Leadership- Emporia State (2019)
  • Cognitive Coaching Training (2017)
  • McRel Balanced Leadership Training (2018)
  • Adaptive Schools Training (2019)
  • Certified Athletic Administrator (2019)
Caleb Smith