Michael S. Smith
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Demonstrated leader with success starting and growing organizations. Experienced coach helping others discover and employ personal resources for the greatest return on investment. Skilled at creative problem solving, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Extensive knowledge of leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational principles. Energetic Leader with 40+ years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
OKC Community College
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
English Language Teacher
SPERO
- Successfully improved foreign language speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Founder and Chief Growth Officer
The Uncommon Collective
01.2019 - 05.2021
- The Uncommon Collective
- 501c3 focused on creating and nurturing for under-resourced women.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Leadership Coach/Mentor Teacher
IMentorLeaders
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Started the organization because of a future client request
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Developed a 12-week leadership curriculum for emerging leaders
- Wrote and published a book, The Best Game which followed the leadership curriculum
- Mentored leaders of startups, 501c organizations and their executive teams.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
Founding Partner
DecisionGrid
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Started the organization with an idea and a business partner
- Successfully developed and negotiated the Why, How, and What for the enterprise
- In the first year of operations, the company had 8 employees, 20+ clients and was profitable.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Client Relations Manager
Exchange City
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Served 7 locations in 7 major cities in the US who built and ran Exchange Cities (economic education for 4th grade students managing quality control and innovation
- Worked with founding partners to develop positive and two-way communication between franchisees and home office.
President/CEO
Gemini Industries
01.1985 - 01.2003
- Implemented Open-Book Management and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Taught all employees how to read and use financial statements
- Paid monthly bonuses to team members based on net profit
- Grew the company four-fold in just over 10 years
- Championed “Intra-preneurship” by creating four additional companies lead by in-house employees
- Initiated and oversaw acquisitions and additional physical locations in five states to service customers.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Relations
Oklahoma University
Norman, Oklahoma1985
B.A. Degree - Language Arts (English/Education
Oklahoma University
Norman, Oklahoma1975
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Individualized Support
- Syllabus Development
- Online Class Discussion
Timeline
Founder and Chief Growth Officer
The Uncommon Collective
01.2019 - 05.2021
Founding Partner
DecisionGrid
01.2013 - 01.2018
Leadership Coach/Mentor Teacher
IMentorLeaders
01.2006 - 01.2019
Client Relations Manager
Exchange City
01.2003 - 01.2006
President/CEO
Gemini Industries
01.1985 - 01.2003
Adjunct Professor
OKC Community College
English Language Teacher
SPERO
Master’s Degree - Human Relations
Oklahoma University
B.A. Degree - Language Arts (English/Education
Oklahoma University
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