Nicholas Smith, Mba, Mpa, Ma Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Los Angeles, Us

- Developed, implemented, and manages a multi-million dollar COVID-19 testing, case investigation, vaccination and resource coordination program for pandemic response in Fulton County, GA.- Established and maintained successful relationships with funders from philanthropic, local,state, and federal government departments and agencies through continued demonstration of successful programming.- Designs and manages innovative projects to help ensure increased containment ofCOVID-19 in Metro Atlanta.- Leads the planning, budget forecasting, contract negotiations, and subcontract management for all At-Home services.

Santa Clara, California, Us

• Directs the strategic recruitment, retention, training, and performance management systems for all employees.• Creates policies and procedures for all company personnel.• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws for a company with employees in over 10 different states.• Analyzes and compiles financial information and reconciles reports and financial data• Processes journal entries and performs accounting corrections to ensure accurate records.• Administers payroll and all employee benefits plans.

Kennesaw, Georgia, Us

• Conducts research on the intersection of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and innovations and collaborations which can lead to greater impact and sustainability.• Co-authored a forthcoming article publication in the Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science based on primary research entitled “Follow the Leader or Go Your Own Way: The use of Logos and Branding in AmeriCorps and similar Federally Funded Service Grant Programs.”• Conducted research on NGO collaboration and executive decision-making processes around the areas of human resource management and operations in insecure environments with South Sudan as a case study. A research paper which was co-authored was presented at the Midwest Political Science Association’s 77th annual conference in March 2019 with a forthcoming publication of the research findings in early 2020.• Currently creating a research design to expand upon findings from the South Sudan NGO collaboration and organizational decision-making case to include multiple East African countries.• Conducted research on social entrepreneurship, Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG), and social innovation with the aim of creating a social entrepreneurship program and curriculum at KSU with intensive coordination and field immersion with the Tata Institute for Social Science’s Social Entrepreneurship program in Mumbai, India.• Member of Pi Alpha Alpha national honor society for students of public administration.• Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society and Treasurer for the KSU chapter.

Lavonia, Georgia, Us

Directs the recruitment, retention, training, and performance management of all employees. Administers compensation and benefits for all employees and oversees the organizational development of a rapidly growing company while ensuring employee compliance of all environmental, health and safety regulations. Designs standard operating procedures to comply with ISO 9001:2015 and oversees the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to the current standard.

Lavonia, Georgia, Us

Ensures employee and company compliance of all environmental, health, and safety regulations. Designs and implements a wellness program for all office and plant personnel. Trains all employees on Lean Production Processes, elimination of wastes, 5S, and mandatory EHS requirements. Creates quality assurance systems to adhere to international industry standards in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 updates. Designs, implements, and manages a system of corrective actions to ensure that all immediate and root causes for all non-conformances are identified, corrected, and independently verified.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Conducted a multi-site process and outcome evaluation to determine the effectiveness and impacts of the health systems strengthening (HSS) programming implemented under the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) in the three counties in South Sudan where ARC is an implementing partner. • Assessed the processes and achievements made to draw lessons and provide recommendations on areas for improvement and potential strategies to inform the development of the next phase of HPF funding.• Conducted desk research to review the HPF HSS model in the global context. • Designed tools to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to gather primary data from key stakeholders using a structured qualitative methodology.• Analyzed ARC outcome data (HMIS data and other process data) from HPF activities in comparison to initial proposal targets to determine impact and areas to strengthen in the upcoming HPF renewal applications.• Worked with ARC/South Sudan health and program staff to identify specific areas to explore further within a reasonable scope, including, but not limited to: HMIS functionality & data utilization, County Health Department (CHD) capacity, quality measures of service delivery, health worker recruitment & retention, capacity and effectiveness of Home Health Promoters (HHPs), client satisfaction, and referral system effectiveness.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Led study fieldwork by supervising data collectors and field workers to ensure adherence to study protocol. Maintained quality of focus group and interview results through critical analysis, evaluation, and revision of questions. • Secured participant cooperation and field worker safety by liaising with appropriate authorities for permission to conduct field work, and coordinated related field logistics. • Compiled and reported data and relevant information for weekly reports to the study coordinator and Country Representative.• Readied the BCCE program and staff for scheduled launch by contributing to multiple pre-launch initiatives, including revising study tools, conducting pilot testing, and training and coaching field workers.• Facilitated adherence to the program timeline by ensuring the timely transcription and transliterating of focus group results, household and key stakeholder interviews, and quantitative data for presentation to the study coordinator.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Supervised expatriate and national staff to ensure programmatic guidelines and interventions are in place to interrupt Guinea Worm Disease transmission• Provided monthly reports to the Ministry of Health, South Sudan and The Carter Center, Atlanta on Guinea Worm epidemiology, transmission dynamics, status of interventions and challenges and recommendations• Provided support and training for Technical Advisors and Program Officers to help facilitate their work as sub-office supervisors• Conducted performance evaluations of field staff with actionable recommendations provided to senior staff• Assessed and evaluated Technical Advisor sub-stations to ensure that logistical, transportation, and financial resources are in place to ensure interruption of Guinea Worm Disease transmission• Designed, planned, and conducted field assessments in program areas in order to identify potential transmission sources, propose new programmatic coverage, and ensure proper implementation of program interventions• Provided recommendations to the SSGWEP Director to help solve programmatic challenges and find creative and effective methods to ensure interruption of Guinea Worm Disease transmission• Developed and propose program materials aimed at better understanding Guinea Worm disease transmission and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of intervention activities• Participated in quarterly and annual review meetings which include full briefings and presentations to the Ministry of Health, The Carter Center, the World Health Organization and other partner organizations• Oversaw the operations of Guinea Worm Case Containment Centers and the implementation of cash rewards and food incentives• Provided regular updates on the security situation in all sub-stations and coordinated with community leaders and government officials to ensure that all staff members were able to operate in a safe and secure work environment

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Supervised 15 national Field Officers and 1 Program Officer to implement program interventions including supporting disease surveillance network, conducting field visits, collecting data, mobilizing communities, distributing intervention materials, abate chemical larvaecide application, and comprehensive health education to stop guinea worm transmission in endemic villages• Analyzed guinea worm data to focus sub-office planning on stopping guinea worm transmission in endemic areas• Provided field based and formal training for Field Officers to ensure interventions are effectively implemented• Managed program resources to ensure suitable distribution of supplies and use of program assets• Planned, managed, and accounted for sub-office operational budget ensuring accurate accounting and use of funds• Determined supply needs and provided logistical support to allocate supplies within coverage areas• Monitored delivery of safe water to Guinea Worm endemic communities through collaboration with program partners

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Created computer simulations in Spanish for Oracle PeopleSoft financial and project management software database systems used to train CARE country office staff in order to increase operations, project, and user productivity.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Secured and managed funding from USAID and non-governmental organizations for various community development projects.• Designed, managed and implemented two community infrastructure development projects- rain water catchment systems for one school and twenty-six families; and the eco-friendly construction of two primary schools in two rural communities.• Designed and implemented workshops and trainings for over fifty community groups on topics such as citizen participation, functions of community development councils, and women's and youth involvement in decision making processes.• Designed and managed a training program for urban community groups focusing on identifying, planning and executing small community projects such as reforestation and environmental community clean-up.• Designed and implemented community diagnostics in thirty-four rural indigenous communities; utilized data in the planning and solicitation of projects.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Coordinated efforts by FEMA, United Way and other local agencies to provide support to evacuees in the form of housing, utility assistance, job placement, and mental health services.• Assisted in managing the departmental budget of over $11 million .• Acted as lead contact for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees and various service providers in the Greater Atlanta Area.• Evaluated request for proposals (RFP) from grantees, determined the amount of funding to be allocated to service providers, and assessed grantee capacity to deliver services. • Monitored grantee performance and outlined financial standings; prepared corresponding reports and documents.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Conducted member evaluations; community needs assessments; organized focus groups and outreach programs to Spanish speaking populations.• Conducted trainings and facilitated workshops on planning, developing and executing successful community service projects for volunteers and community leaders.• Guided, supported and led AmeriCorps Service Leaders in direct community service projects and activities.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Dual Mba/Mpa

Ma, International Affairs

Ba, International Studies And Spanish

Foreign Language