Rickey Smith Jr
Beloit,WI
Summary
Resourceful Organizational Leader offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, Chairman,CEO
GW Smith Holding INC.
03.2020 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Managed teams of professionals focused on improving core initiatives.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Founder
Financial Abstinence L.L.C.
03.2020 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Spearheaded matrix organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to enhance processes, maintain quality and enforce regulatory compliance.
Founder
GW CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
03.2020 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Founder, Chairman
GW Smith Foundation
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Founder, Non-Profit
GW Reset
03.2020 - Current
- Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Strategized and executed business plans for customer operations design, development and maintenance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Founder, Non Profit
GW Emma's Soul Kitchen's Project Grandma's House
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Investment Specialist
JPMorgan Chase
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Met with customers and clients to update accounts and reports.
- Held meetings with customers to review and update accounts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote aCompliant working environment.
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Addressed emergency situations encountered following policies, procedures and strategies.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisor.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports for official assignments and investigations.
- Completed mobile and foot patrols in assigned area to identify and deter criminal activities.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Beloit, WI06.2017
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Finance
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06.2020
Professional License - Securities Essentials SIE
Professional Licenses FINRA
Finra04.2023
Certificate - Personal Finance
Investopedia
Online09.2019
Certificate - Investing For Beginners
Investopedia
Online12.2020
Certificate - Day Trading
Investopeida Academy
Online06.2021
Certificate - Fundamental Analysis
Investopedia
Online 09.2021
Certificate - Professional Stock Analysis & Selection
Investopedia
Online09.2021
Certificate - Technical Stock Market Analysis
Investopedia
Online09.2021
Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Creative Direction
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Technical Proficiency
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Budget Adherence
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Special Assignments
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Communication Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Business Analysis
Timeline
Investment Specialist
JPMorgan Chase
03.2023 - 04.2023
Founder, Chairman,CEO
GW Smith Holding INC.
03.2020 - Current
Founder
Financial Abstinence L.L.C.
03.2020 - Current
Founder
GW CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
03.2020 - Current
Founder, Chairman
GW Smith Foundation
03.2020 - Current
Founder, Non-Profit
GW Reset
03.2020 - Current
Founder, Non Profit
GW Emma's Soul Kitchen's Project Grandma's House
03.2020 - Current
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Finance
Brandman University
Professional License - Securities Essentials SIE
Professional Licenses FINRA
Certificate - Personal Finance
Investopedia
Certificate - Investing For Beginners
Investopedia
Certificate - Day Trading
Investopeida Academy
Certificate - Fundamental Analysis
Investopedia
Certificate - Professional Stock Analysis & Selection
Investopedia
Certificate - Technical Stock Market Analysis
Investopedia
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