Michele E. Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

New York, Ny, Us

TroopHR is a national HR network created to empower People professionals to drive change and maximize their impact as leaders. At Troop, People leaders connect with their peers, engage with industry thought leaders, and learn from master practitioners across the business community.

Annapolis, Maryland, Us

BioEnergy DevCo was founded in 2016 to provide solutions for sustainable waste management, renewable energy production and use, and healthy soil management. Using technology developed in Europe and partnering with municipalities, large energy consumers, large waste generators, and soil blenders and distributors, we design, construct, operate and finance Anaerobic Digestion facilities. These facilities have a positive return on investment, a net decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, a sustainable means of managing and recycling biodegradable wastes, and produce consistent supply of renewable natural gas. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is a powerful technology that naturally breaks down organic wastes, which would otherwise typically be headed for incineration, crowded landfills, or worst of all, left to pollute local environments and instead turns the waste into renewable natural gas and an organic soil amendment. By seeing challenges as opportunities, we use AD as an environmentally sound means of creating a true source of renewable energy while processing organic wastes and reducing air, water, and soil pollution in local communities.

Toronto, On, Ca

Support US operations during massive organization structural changes, including the addition of a CEO for US Homebuilding Operations for the first time in the company’s 40-year history.• Partnered with Senior Divisional Leaders to strategically align hiring and team performance to meet expectations of new CEO, budget and US competition. Done after the consolidation resulting in the elimination of two HR direct reports supporting talent acquisition and talent management on first day. Reduced open positions by 60%.• Integrate Benefits Management to the US. Moved management of US benefits from Canada to US as a direct report. Negotiated immediate savings of $100,000 in broker fees, and an additional $144,000 after broker RFP selection was completed.• Brought US HR practices in line to support new CEO vision. Created new or updated existing policies and practices to assure clarity and consistency among divisions. Assured Employee Handbook was an effective blend of compliance and culture, and fully integrated to company website to drive engagement.

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

The largest pure-play real estate investment trust in the DC metro area; mixed-use portfolio of 20.9 million SF; 1,000 employees. In 2017, JBG became publicly traded JBG SMITH upon merger with VNO/Charles E. Smith Companies, a subsidiary of Vornado Realty Trust (VNO).Recruited as change agent to create a comprehensive HR strategy and platform for fast-growing firm. Partnered with executive leaders to strategically align and execute HR strategic initiatives and programs. Credited for delivering proactive transformation within a dynamic operating landscape, supporting healthy organizational growth and M&A activities. Highlights: Positioned HR as a strategic partner at the executive table. Built reputation as a top employer, refining culture and employee engagement during massive changes.• Transformed HR into a valued business partner. • Appointed to inaugural Management Committee. • Brought HR practice into a new HRIS era. • Integrated HR practices and company cultures after M&A. • Strengthened employee engagement. • Weathered massive changes through strategic workforce planning. • Built an integrated employer brand as strategy architect. • Ramped up employee training and development. • Championed JBGS commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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B. F. Saul Company is a privately owned real estate firm; affiliate of Saul Centers public company and REIT. Spearheaded startup Corporate HR Department to support one public and 2 private industries. Drove a host of changes with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development, and leadership of all HR, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, performance management, training, and HRIS for corporate and field employees in multiple locations.Highlights: Provided strategic counsel that mitigated risk and improved employee relations and brand reputation. Steered major change initiatives that drove efficiency and quality.• Led company through a comprehensive change management effort.• Implemented a new HRIS system and payroll conversion.• Improved employee relations. • Formed Disaster Recovery Team. • Organized successful move of corporate HQ.

(purchased by First USA/Banc One in 1998). Assistant Vice President, Human Resources 1992 until 1998. Hired by CHEVY CHASE BANK to direct HR generalist affairs supporting 1,400+ employees at credit card division. Developed Managing Compensation education program. Minimized discrimination claims with new corrective action counseling procedures and training.In 1998, First USA, a BANC ONE Corporation company, purchased the credit card operation of Chevy Chase Bank. Initially, First USA retained Chevy Chase Bank's 1,300 employees and facilities, which are situated in a dedicated 49-acre office park in Frederick, MD. The portfolio included $4.9 billion in managed credit card loans and 3.1 million Visa and MasterCard credit card accounts. First USA was a financial services company specializing in the credit card business and is among the largest providers of Visa and MasterCard credit cards in the nation. First USA had approximately 43 million credit cards issued and $41.6 billion in managed credit card loans.As Vice President, Human Resources, FIRST USA Bank from 1998 – 1999, directed all HR for remaining 900 employees at 24/7 credit card customer service and collections call center. Increased visibility and stature of the HR function to support new corporate requirements after acquisition. Critical strategist in merger with First USA and subsequent lay off of 400 employees.

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

Ryland is the nation's 5th largest homebuilder and a mortgage-finance company. Founded in 1967, Ryland has built more than 315,000 homes and provided mortgage financing and related services for more than 260,000 homebuyers. Ryland's expertise is serving the first time and move up markets. Consistently recognized by Fortune and Forbes as one of the nation’s most admired and best-managed companies, Ryland has a solid national reputation built largely on the talent of our employees. In 2015, Ryland and Standard Pacific joined forces as CalAtlantic Home.

Mas, Human Resources & Organization Development

Ba, Liberal Arts