Bennett Smoot Email & Phone Number

Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with donors in support of Margin of Excellence programs at the United States Military Academy. My focus is on ensuring supporters have West Point maximize their impact while also ensuring the longevity of essential programs and opportunities available at the Academy. I engage with over 2,000 donors and prospective donors on an annual basis and manage a pool of approximately 300 individuals.

Killeen, Texas, United States

I negotiated contracts for a non-profit organization that generates $150,000 in annual revenue. I optimized the organization's online presence and restructured media relations resulting in a 35% increase in online traffic and a 10% increase in physical attendance despite COVID related limitations. I prioritized the creation of relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to increase brand recognition.

Fort Benning, Ga

I oversaw all training and the daily operational requirements for 100 staff and over 1,500 new hires across 8 departments. I led a team of 10 personnel and was responsible for their administrative and logistical needs, morale, welfare, and daily tasking. Focused on subordinate development, I designed and implemented an employee development program contributing to the instruction of over 100 personnel.Responsible for deconflicting all operations, I developed training management plans for… Show more I oversaw all training and the daily operational requirements for 100 staff and over 1,500 new hires across 8 departments. I led a team of 10 personnel and was responsible for their administrative and logistical needs, morale, welfare, and daily tasking. Focused on subordinate development, I designed and implemented an employee development program contributing to the instruction of over 100 personnel.Responsible for deconflicting all operations, I developed training management plans for the entire organization and coordinated critical resources for over 1,600 personnel. I oversaw the onboarding and strategic placement of mid-level and senior new hires, and managed 21 front-line supervisors. In this role, I synchronized the forecasting and tracking of the organization’s maneuvers during global operations, certified the efficiency of training plans, and confirmed the correct division of training assets.To improve communications with external agencies, I created original operational reports and analytic tools. In projects I led, I established economical and cost-effective processes and improved operating costs and margins which reduced excess spending by 40%. I maintained accountability, maintenance, and readiness of equipment worth in excess of $5M with zero loss or damage while tracking more than 105 complex exercises with 100% accuracy. Show less

Fort Benning, Ga

I led a team focused on logistics and supply chain management responsible for the acquisition, transportation, accountability, and distribution of training assets valued at over $5M. Responsible for the logistical needs of over 800 personnel, I streamlined coordinations with external agencies to increase organizational efficiency. I managed the administrative and logistical needs, morale, welfare, and the daily tasking of 10 personnel.In working with senior leadership, I provided advise… Show more I led a team focused on logistics and supply chain management responsible for the acquisition, transportation, accountability, and distribution of training assets valued at over $5M. Responsible for the logistical needs of over 800 personnel, I streamlined coordinations with external agencies to increase organizational efficiency. I managed the administrative and logistical needs, morale, welfare, and the daily tasking of 10 personnel.In working with senior leadership, I provided advise and recommendations on budgeting, planning, and execution of all training events. I enhanced overall efficiency by more than 25% through the creation of additional systems and processes. Seeking to eliminate excess costs, I established a system to synchronize the forecasting and tracking of the organization’s annual logistical budget worth in excess of $70K while also developing a long-range logistical support plan that analyzed data and managed supply chain. To increase distribution capabilities, I established a system to manage and synchronize the acquisition and distribution of resource requirements for 7 separate departments. I streamlined projects, systematized programs, and galvanized policies to increase efficiency throughout the organization, ultimately ensuring early completion on multiple projects. Show less

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Columbus, Georgia Area

I oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and structure in a private, non-profit organization. I developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing the organization with strong and sustainable leadership.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, American History (United States)

Master Of Arts - Ma, Executive Leadership