Reginald L.C. Smith
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Strategic leader with extensive experience in leading large organizations and human resources management, developed through a distinguished career in the United States Army. Proven expertise in driving workforce improvements and promoting diversity and inclusion, resulting in enhanced organizational productivity. Successfully advised on critical decisions affecting over 30,000 personnel, demonstrating strong analytical and leadership skills. Highly skilled facilitator and instructor in human resources, leadership, and management disciplines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
United States Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a battalion-sized organization that provides installation base support to over 10,000 soldiers and family members at Fort Belvoir to enable mission and family readiness.
- Responsible for leading, developing, and coaching all organization leaders and managers.
- Guided and directed installation directors to make strategic decisions that directly impact over 10,000 Soldiers and family members.
- Advised the commander on all strategic and operational decisions.
- Responsible for the installation, leadership, professional development program.
- Taught groups of 50-100 mid-senior grade supervisors and directors on leadership principles to enhance productivity and improve culture.
Human Capital Sergeant Major (Advisor/Consultant)
United States Army
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided strategic human resources advice and counsel to all organization senior leaders, including the commanding general, command sergeant major, and 15 flag officers in the United States Army.
- Provided human resources direction and guidance to subordinate human resources directors and executives in an organization consisting of over 30,000 soldiers, Department of Defense civilians, and contractors.
- Reviewed strategic finance decisions for a human capital budget of over $4.8 million.
- Managed daily human resources operations of 30 military and civilian employees, to include. Three directors.
- Routinely conducted strategic enterprise level briefings to Senior Army Leaders on human capital initiatives,
Human Resources Sergeant Major (Senior HR Advisor)
United States Army
Sembach, Germany
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Advised the Senior Commander and senior human resources leaders in a 1,000+ personnel organization in the United States Army NATO Brigade on all human resources operations, processes, and decisions.
- Advised subordinate human resources directors in several countries on policies, as needed, for organizational accountability and workplace health.
- Advised on and approved employee recognition programs to boost morale and reward outstanding performance.
- Advised organizational leaders on training and development programs to enhance employee skills and support career growth.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall human resources productivity.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Strategic Management
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston West Virginia
Charleston, WV08-2021
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Organizational development
- Global HR experience
- Diversity and inclusion
- Workforce improvements
- HR analytics
- Health and wellness programs
- HR policies and procedures
- Human resources management
- Training leadership
- Hiring and recruitment oversight
- Global HR management
- Exit interviews
- Debate facilitation
- Student mentoring
- Powerpoint presentations
- Blackboard
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Academic counseling
- Verbal and written communication
- Test proctoring
- Cultural awareness
- Public speaking
- Research and analysis
- Workshops and seminars
- Grading and reporting
- Departmental leadership
- Group discussions
Certification
- Army Basic Instructor Course
- Army Master Fitness Course
- Faculty Development Instructor Course
- Small Group Instructor Course
- Drill Sergeant Course
- Drill Sergeant Leader (Instructor) Course
- Battalion Pre Command Course
- Garrison Pre Command Course
Timeline
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
United States Army
08.2024 - Current
Human Capital Sergeant Major (Advisor/Consultant)
United States Army
05.2023 - 08.2024
Human Resources Sergeant Major (Senior HR Advisor)
United States Army
05.2022 - 05.2023
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
Master of Science - Strategic Management
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston West Virginia
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