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Hon. Dr. Chairidee Smith
Summary
- Effective Master Communicator hired by US-based and international corporations, governments, institutions of higher learning, and private sector entrepreneurs bringing transformative leadership skills in executive, management and employee coaching stimulating human potential, inspiring new levels of achievement in thinking, culture, and performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
The Global Mogul® Center For Leadership
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated workshops for staff members to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for leadership training courses.
- Wrote training manuals for frontline staff members, contractors and management positions according to company guidelines and protocols.
- Appropriately allocated resourced, budgets, inventories, training support and team building materials to increase overall productivity.
- Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence.
- Strategized with members of the board and management levels to implement interventions for managers and teams.
- Sworn into International Committee of World Conference of Mayor as economic development advisor.
- Worked with governing board and administrative staff on creation of competencies and advancement of career framework for managers.
- Partnered with diversity affinity groups to create programs for inclusion.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Global Executive Director
ROAR! Global® Network
03.2016 - Current
- Host ROAR! Global® Leadership Virtual Summit on 4 continents/9 countries fostering collaboration and inspiring creativity and strategies for sustained success.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Mentor 25 Ghanian women business leaders in year-long leadership development, from start-up to phase 1 of business plan implementation.
- Sponsored scholarships for Chester W. Nimitz High School graduates to attend the University of Houston or HBCU of choice
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Presented regularly at conferences or industry events showcasing the accomplishments of the organization.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
CEO
MoguLife Real Estate
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Advisor to local, state, and national legislators regarding housing and small business lending in Texas and Mississippi
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Defined overall people culture strategy and engage with leadership to build healthy, fulfilling, and inspiring workplace experiences for diverse teams.
- Enhanced employee engagement by improving and maintaining positive and inclusive cultures of collaboration and continued professional development.
- Recruited and managed team of 30 employees across locations to help coordinate and implement events, promotions, and internal communication initiatives.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Poli Sci - International Relations And Affairs
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2003
Skills
- Keynote Speaker in 39 Countries
- Featured speaker on celebrity stages
- As seen on ABC, PBS, FOX 26, radio and global media outlets as a featured media expert in transformative leadership and business development
- Training program development
- Visionary Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Organizational Development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student rapport
- Talent Development
- eLearning
- Team Leadership & Development
- Adaptive Leadership
- Influencing skills
Interests
Arts, classical music, jazz
Nature and organic farming
Theatre
Timeline
CEO
The Global Mogul® Center For Leadership
08.2019 - Current
Global Executive Director
ROAR! Global® Network
03.2016 - Current
CEO
MoguLife Real Estate
01.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Poli Sci - International Relations And Affairs
University of Houston
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