Shaquan Smith, Pmp® Email & Phone Number

Hyattsville, Md, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Created and manage a 6-year, $15M frontline community-led funding program to implement capital improvement projects• Increased engagement by 100% for BIPOC and various community funding programs • Organize in-person/online workshops with 2,000+ participants in a civic engagement process to develop capital projects • Plan several capital projects focused on climate resilience, park renovations, accessibility improvements, and high priority needs of key stakeholders• Organized and trained a 9-member steering committee to enhance capital improvement plans, project development processes, policies, and engagement strategies• Work with 10+ project managers, engineers, landscape architects, commissions, and budget teams on community-based programming• Utilize Agile and Waterfall to manage complex projects with vast data research and collaborate with City Council, Mayor’s Office, attorneys, international developers, and IT experts• Design flyers, business cards, brochures, program plans, and graphics for department needs• Research and procured the department's first engagement hub and other innovative technology solutions to increase department efficiency and manage KPIs• Create contracts and invoicing for consultants and community partners to collaborate with government agencies

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Managed a $3M annual program to implement up to 50 citywide capital projects • Led staff to collaborate with community partners to create a $30M participatory budgeting program centered around the needs of black communities• Created culturally competent outreach strategies that prioritized frontline communities• Acted as staff liaison and provided technical assistance to the Seattle Renter's commission• Utilized GIS to create asset maps and visualize demographics of local community projects

• Produce bi-weekly podcast episodes centered around life topics and the personal transitions of young adulthood• Create social media content to promote podcast episodes• Identify target audiences and potential sponsors to earn ad revenue

• Advise government programs, community groups, and non-profit organizations about redefining program frameworks to utilize participatory practices• Work with clients to create equitable outreach plans• Facilitate workshops between client stakeholders to design inclusive, comprehensive strategic plans

Greater Detroit Area

• Maintained a user database of 8,000+ clients using database software such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and Google Suite• Transitioned program to a paperless process for recording/collecting client data in real time, increasing workforce productivity by 70%• Successfully managed program to gross over $1M in annual revenue which promoted the nonprofit to become a top partner agency• Supervised and planned the daily tasks for a 7+ member team of infield technicians, program educators, and office staff• Oversaw public relations and handled communications from clients/partners to schedule over 130 monthly appointments• Designed and maintained all promotional materials for online publications, home audits, and community events

Greater Detroit Area

• Served as liaison for residents, city government, and partner agencies to mitigate community concerns and increase engagement of people of color and low-income residents• Led a diverse team of 11 young professionals to create an effective mobility strategy to decrease the amount of self-automotive transport and encourage sustainable transit alternatives for an overcrowded gentrified neighborhood• Developed innovative plans and communication strategies to promote equitable community development and sustainable grassroots projects in Detroit neighborhoods• Revamped website and created all-new online resources, media, and community outreach materials to increase brand awareness• Managed a team of five project managers to interview residents and develop neighborhood asset maps using GIS software, bringing awareness of green initiative projects in the community

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Collects in-field GIS data for a digital forest tree inventory within Nichols Arboretum using a Trimble GPS Pathfinder• Leads an independent study that determines the prime location for long-term research to be conducted on the native tree ecology of the Nichols Arboretum area

Flint, Michigan

• Implemented city-wide master plan goals by engaging the community in thoughtful stakeholder dialogue• Designed and updated several park, land-use, service, and city parcel maps to be used in the Flint’s Master Plan• Assisted 7 department staff with revising and re-collecting audit/inventory data for online publications

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Analyzed data for official department documents through integrated uses of Microsoft Office 2013• Created posters and brochures for campus-wide events and conferences using Adobe Creative Suite 6• Assisted 42 department staff/faculty with clerical tasks; organized distribution of academic record to students

Pellston, Michigan

• Led a research group to conduct chemical and statistical data analyses discovering Nitrogen, Carbon, and Phosphate levels to potentially increase by more than 100% downstream northern Michigan lakes due to dam removals

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Designed and constructed a sustainable rainwater catchment and irrigation system alongside 15 fellow colleagues to help an ecolodge outside of León, Nicaragua maintain a sufficient water source during dry seasons