Lydell Smith, Mpa, Ms, Ncc, Crc Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

🔑 Primary leader for the school’s auxiliary programs, bringing an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to the strategic planning, administration, management, and supervision of all revenue-generating auxiliary programs. Enhance student engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Lovett community and surrounding areas in alignment with the shared vision. Budget: $1M.✔ Created 15 new programs that enhance social, emotional, and economic development, including after-school, afternoon enrichment, summer, and adult education programs which increased department revenue by $450K in 7-years✔ Co-launched recruitment and retention initiatives at the national People of Color Conference (PoCC), increasing BIPOC applicants, and hiring of staff and faculty, by 25%✔ Manage and maintain the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) childcare provider file for the institution, after care, and summer programs, impacting 1600+ students, 40 camps, and 70 classes✔ Boosted diversity by 25% and participant attendance by 30% through social media, neighborhood publications, flyers, and emails to community schools – Increased from 40 schools to 145 schools✔ Promoted leadership, character development, healthy habits, social justice, and positive peer relationships by teaching 6th-grade Lovett Life Lessons 2X monthly for 4-years✔ Sparked a 60% increase in diversity in summer and enrichment program participants through the creation and deployment of a strategic plan to promote diversity and inclusion while enhancing skills of program leadership✔ Worked as lead member of the Transportation Committee to develop options to decrease traffic flow on campus – Launched successful pilot transportation program that increased routes from 2 to 5 locations and decreased wait times by 70%✔ Nominated to join the Jackson-Spalding cohort, a group of 6-8 emerging school leaders at The Lovett School selected annually for in-depth leadership training and development

Greater Atlanta Area

🔑 Recruited to bring leadership and excellence by aligning the departments operation and goals with the vision to promote social justice, diversity, and community development through diverse community partnerships and program curriculum implementation. Engaged with internal stakeholders and managed external relationships. Oversight included a $750M operating budget and 20-30 staff.✔ Designed a collaborative school alignment agreement with seven local Atlanta Public Schools to provide after-school programs and academic achievement for students of color, resulting in a 100% graduation rate for participants ✔ Developed diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for parents and underserved members in the community✔ Helped 50+ students become gainfully employed through a new life skills development program that focused on interview skills, resume writing, and time management which was offered 2X/week for 6-weeks✔ Managed $25K in donations and grants from Piedmont Healthcare and Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority✔ Invited to join Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) to represent organization and advocate needs for a sustainable community✔ Boosted parent engagement through volunteering and tutoring to over 90%✔ Partnered with the Latin American Association and the Lovett School between 2010-2014 to increase communication skills by 50% among the Hispanic/Latino communities

Greater Atlanta Area

Houston, Texas, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Government & International Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government