Gerald W. Smith

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President, GW Smith & Associates @
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Detroit, Michigan, United States, United States
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About Gerald W. Smith

Experienced Communications and Non-Profit Executive with a distinguished history of working in the telecommunications and non-profit industries. Skilled in Advocacy, Fundraising, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations, Education, Television and Radio. Strong community and social activist background and a graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy.

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GW Smith & Associates

Gw Smith & Associates

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  • Gw Smith & Associates
    President
    Gw Smith & Associates Jan 2017 - Present
    Greater Detroit Area
    A multi-media communications consulting firm specializing in the areas of strategic planning, advocacy, fundraising, video production, marketing, public relations and community development for public and private sector entities.
  • Macomb County Habitat For Humanity
    Vice President, Institutional Advancement
    Macomb County Habitat For Humanity Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
    Mount Clemens, Michigan
    Worked to engage the local, regional and national business community, to garner greater support and resources for the nonprofit organization
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  • Comcast
    Senior Regional Manager And Television Talk Show Host
    Comcast Aug 1999 - Sep 2015
    Michigan
    I managed the implementation of statewide and regional government affairs initiatives in the Michigan Region. I was responsible for day-to-day contact regarding local regulatory, franchising, public policy and community investment activities and served as liaison between the company and local communities. I also hosted television specials on the Comcast Channel 900 Network and served on the national production team for the award winning Comcast production: "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement."
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  • Wqbh 1400 Am
    Radio Talk Show Host
    Wqbh 1400 Am Feb 1992 - May 2006
    Served as Co-Host for the award winning and EMMY nominated public affairs program "Back -To- Back"
  • Wayne State University
    Adjunct Faculty
    Wayne State University Aug 1980 - May 2006
    Detroit, Michigan
    Served on the faculty of Wayne State University in the Department of Africana Studies. In 1987, I was honored with the Dr.Carter G. Woodson Educator of the Year and was named 1990 United States Peace Corps Black Educator of the Year. In 1991, I also created a course entitled: "African Americans in Broadcasting." The course chronicled the history of African Americans in radio, television, movies and print media.
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  • Wtvs/Detroit Public Television (Pbs)
    Director Of Community Development And Television Talk Show Host
    Wtvs/Detroit Public Television (Pbs) 1985 - 1999
    Detroit, Michigan
    Served as director of community and project development and provided oversight for the station's Education Division. I directed numerous EMMY award winning community development projects including: City for Youth, Sidewalk High, Streetwatch, Act Against Violence: Help Wanted and Teach Me to Read. However, I was best known for my role as co-host on"Back-to-Back", the 3-time EMMY nominated call-in talk show simulcast on WQBH-1400 AM. In addition, I hosted a Skillman Foundation sponsored talk show entitled, "Good Schools: Making the Grade." I also served as a producer for the award winning talk show, Detroit Black Journal.
  • Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
    Development Associate
    Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Sep 1980 - Sep 1985
    Detroit, Michigan
    Served as a member of the commercial development team. As a development associate and project director, I developed and implemented technical and financial assistance to business and property owners and co-authored several market studies for the City of Detroit. In addition, I served as project director for the Eastern Market, Seven Mile -Livernois and Millender Center development projects and provided staff support to the Detroit Downtown Development Authority.
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  • Eastern Market Citizens District Council
    Administrator
    Eastern Market Citizens District Council Apr 1976 - Aug 1980
    Detroit, Michigan
    Appointed by the Citizens District Council as Administrator in Detroit's Eastern Market. Under the direction of the Citizens District Council, I was responsible for administering the approval of land acquisition and relocation of over 300 families for the expansion of Eastern Market. In addition, I was instrumental in the creation of the Eastern Market Development Corporation, which represented area business and property owners. Accomplishments included: gaining 501(c)(3) status for the organization, securing a planning grant, creating an additional retail shopping day and obtaining federal and state historical designation for Eastern Market.
  • Wayne County Community College District
    Adjunct Faculty
    Wayne County Community College District Aug 1972 - Jun 1980
    Greater Detroit Area
    Served on the faculty for the Department of Black Studies. Developed a course entitled: 'Regionalism and the Black Community".
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  • Wayne County Circuit Court
    Case Worker
    Wayne County Circuit Court Sep 1974 - Feb 1976
    Lincoln Park, Michigan
    Appointed to a Wayne County Circuit Court task force by Judge Joseph B. Sullivan to address substance abuse addiction in Southern Wayne County. Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) was a task force funded by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) and designed to work with Wayne County Probation Department to identify and refer probationers to job training and substance abuse programs.
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Gerald W. Smith Skills

Leadership Strategic Planning Telecommunications Team Building Community Development Public Speaking Public Relations Event Planning Social Networking Marketing Strategic Partnerships Customer Service Broadband Fundraising Social Media Management Training Leadership Development Marketing Communications Media Relations Voip Sales Budgets Social Media Marketing Program Management Sales Management Account Management Coaching New Business Development Marketing Strategy Radio Advertising Direct Sales Event Management Microsoft Office Contract Negotiation Team Leadership Strategic Communications Video Television Broadcast Call Centers Negotiation Wireless Strategy Salesforce.com Call Center Digital Media Project Management Business Development

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