Daniel Smith Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Ct, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for the planning and execution of military spouse/service member recruiting events across the country each year including virtual events and supporting various large scale transition summits on DoD installations. Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage several events at a time including organizing financial donors, government partnerships, employer engagement, and locating job seekers. Successfully developed, enhanced, and maintained relationships between HOH and the major partnerships that consist of the Veteran Employment Advisory Council / Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council. Proven ability to use professional and personal network to track legislative matters that can impact employment for the Military Community. Led strategic engagement initiatives with Department of Defense leaders to establish relationships with our Brand Ambassadors. Identified and cultivated relationships with community leaders to drive workforce development initiatives, coordinating and executing key meetings to advance organizational goals.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provide strategic direction and oversight of career and employment events serving the military community with an emphasis on military relations.Effective leader-oversee and motivate teams executing events and programs at the grassroots levelBrand builder-develop, establish and maintain internal and external relationships at all levels to support organizational objectives to sustain and grow partnerships Collaborator-work with organizational, military and civilian leadership to advance the organizational mission and service to the military and business communities Detailed operator-shape process to drive efficiency, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously Entrepreneurial problem solver - promote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability Results-driven self-starter-comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to push through indecision to propose new ideas and deliver results Strong communicator-exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas and compelling arguments to individuals of all levels inside and outside the organization

Washington, District Of Columbia

The Hiring Our Heroes Veteran and Military Spouse Program aims to improve the lives of military spouses, Veterans, and Retirees by lifting them out of unemployment and underemployment. The program empowers the military community to achieve upward mobility in the workplace through networking events, online and in-person mentoring, and hiring fairs that are exclusively designed for military community *Implement strategic initiatives, direct day-to-day operations, and represent the organization to major stakeholders across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.*Responsible for the planning, and execution of 25+ worldwide events, as well as support of 20+ Transition Summits.*Oversee social media platforms for the program to include Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.*Develop budget for multiple programs housed within HOH.*At the grassroots level, supports the military community program's by establishing strategies to support 25+ networking chapters for military spouses on U.S. military installations around the world. *Unite all programs and leads through cross-functional (internal and external) relationships with a multicultural understanding.

K St. Nw Washington, Dc

Subject matter expert on Veteran employment and educational benefits. Testified before Congress on three separate occasions, to advocate for legislation to assist with Veterans employment. Built strong relationships with members of Congress; responsible for tracking all legislation and promoting American Legion initiatives on Capitol Hill. Oversaw and lead team of 60+ Veteran Employment & Education Commission volunteers Conducted over 40 hours of Employment and Education training for over 100 people during The American Legion’s Leadership Education and Development training, conferences, and conventions.

Hartford, Connecticut

Managed the day to day operations of the Soldiers Sailors and Marines Fund(SSMF). Supervised 11 employees and over 100 volunteers. Worked with State Legislators and Town Officials to ensure legislative support. Was financially responsible for the 65 Million Dollar Fund and made the investment decisions.

West Hartford, Ct

Loan Officer(Mortgage) with a specialty in VA Loans.

Various Locations

Engineer speciality but spent 5.5 years performing various Law Enforcement missions. Stood up the Vessel Boarding and Security Team for Sector Baltimore, and Boarding Officer for Law Enforcement Detachment(LEDET) 103 with the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team in San Diego, CA. Combat Lifesaver for LEDET 103. Deployed to Umm Qasr, IRAQ with LEDET 103. Performed over 25 counter narcotic boarding's as the lead Boarding Officer.