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TAJ M. SMITH

Lawrence,MA

Summary

Experienced training and facilitation professional with 10+ years of experience facilitating virtual and in-person workshops. Excels in creating engaging learning environments for honest inquiry and vulnerable participation. In-depth understanding of purpose-driven leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and organizational dynamics.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Rooted Respite
08.2023 - Current
  • Build strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for reciprocal growth.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical, justice-based business practices at all times.

Training & Outreach Coordinator

Trans Advocacy & Care Team (TACT)
11.2022 - Current
  • Develop new curricula and training materials related to gender equity and intersectional identity in professional settings.
  • Integrate innovative participant engagement strategies into existing workshop materials to maximize participant interaction and impact
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
  • Collaborate with leadership team to expand organizational capacity through values-centered, equity-based business strategies and systems.
  • Develop network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.

Independent Coach & Consultant

Taj M. Smith Coaching & Consulting
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide expert-level knowledge in areas of imagination expansion, spiritual and leadership development, and organizational change via thought-leadership channels including articles, social media posts, and public speaking engagements.
  • Assist clients in identifying core values, goals, and best courses of action to achieve goals in alignment with values.
  • Manage all business operations including marketing, finance, sales, marketing, and strategic growth.

Assistant Director

Glean Network
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Redesigned curricula to include more adaptive leadership tools and practices, resources on leading through grief, and realistic goal setting across three programs.
  • Increased cohort size for multi-faith entrepreneurial leadership programs by 10%.
  • Formalized partnership criteria and strategy to foster cross-sector collaboration.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including website maintenance, email communications, and administrative tasks.

Faith Organizing Director

Yes on 3 (Freedom For All MA)
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Built and implemented strategic vision in collaboration with executive leadership and coalition groups for winning single-issue ballot campaign
  • Expanded interfaith coalition by 15% by building and maintaining relationships with external partners
  • Developed workshops and trainings for volunteer leaders, congregations, and other key stakeholders.

Education

Master of Divinity - Ministry Studies

Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2012

Skills

  • Training facilitation
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Program Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Virtual Training
  • Presentation
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Strategic Vision
  • Client Engagement
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Google Office Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe InDesign

Accomplishments

    May 2024: Awarded the Trans Excellence Award by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition for outstanding service to the transgender community.


    2016-2018: Served as a commissioner on the MA Commission for LGBTQ Youth

Timeline

Founder

Rooted Respite
08.2023 - Current

Training & Outreach Coordinator

Trans Advocacy & Care Team (TACT)
11.2022 - Current

Independent Coach & Consultant

Taj M. Smith Coaching & Consulting
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Director

Glean Network
09.2019 - 12.2020

Faith Organizing Director

Yes on 3 (Freedom For All MA)
04.2018 - 11.2018

Master of Divinity - Ministry Studies

Harvard Divinity School

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of California, Santa Cruz

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