Travis C. Smith Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Clemson, Sc, Us

Alabama, United States

▪ Lead research strategies for all corporate, political, community, & educational projects.▪ Create and execute comprehensive research plans to inform practical solutions for clients.▪ Employ quantitative and qualitative data approaches to inform strategy development. ▪ Create comprehensive data reports for clients. ▪ Provide strategic consulting for project delivery.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Mentor freshman males at Alabama State University, • Mentor juniors and seniors at Lafayette High School. • Conducted a law school mentorship initiative in conjunction with the Black Student Law Association at Brooklyn Law School• Provide professional development opportunities such as an annual HBCU college tour, workshops on resume writing, business etiquette, college preparation, financial literacy, healthy living, and post-graduate plans for success. • Fundraised… Show more • Mentor freshman males at Alabama State University, • Mentor juniors and seniors at Lafayette High School. • Conducted a law school mentorship initiative in conjunction with the Black Student Law Association at Brooklyn Law School• Provide professional development opportunities such as an annual HBCU college tour, workshops on resume writing, business etiquette, college preparation, financial literacy, healthy living, and post-graduate plans for success. • Fundraised over $40,000 since 2015. • Assist seniors in securing over $4,700,000 in scholarships and admission to 161 institutions of higher learning.• 100% high school graduation rate• 100% college acceptance rate Show less

Gainesville, Florida, United States

• Co-teach courses (Internship, Diversity, Higher Education Administration, and Issues in Student Affairs) in the student affairs MED program• Assist in developing lectures and interactive class activities• Assist in constructing teaching syllabus for master level classes • Lead and facilitate classroom discussions• Assist in the assessment and evaluation of course objectives while providing adequate feedback to students• Conduct research on the experiences of graduate… Show more • Co-teach courses (Internship, Diversity, Higher Education Administration, and Issues in Student Affairs) in the student affairs MED program• Assist in developing lectures and interactive class activities• Assist in constructing teaching syllabus for master level classes • Lead and facilitate classroom discussions• Assist in the assessment and evaluation of course objectives while providing adequate feedback to students• Conduct research on the experiences of graduate students of color using critical methodologies• Conduct interviews, transcribe data, analyze data• Created and implemented a social media marketing plan for the research group Show less

• Assist with creating and executing strategic initiatives as assigned by the President. • Responsible for the planning and implementation of the President’s Leadership Institute, a leadership development program intended for select members of Clemson University’s faculty and staff• Develop engaging and informative programming for the President’s Advisory Board, a group of the nation’s top executive business leaders• Assist in advertising, organizing, and evaluating material… Show more • Assist with creating and executing strategic initiatives as assigned by the President. • Responsible for the planning and implementation of the President’s Leadership Institute, a leadership development program intended for select members of Clemson University’s faculty and staff• Develop engaging and informative programming for the President’s Advisory Board, a group of the nation’s top executive business leaders• Assist in advertising, organizing, and evaluating material for leadership initiatives• Collaborate with appropriate parties to develop annual goals and objectives for measurement and assessment of programs• Assist the President and his Executive Leadership Team with university-wide initiatives Show less

• Served as teaching assistant for the GHS Health Science Career Center• Supported to foundational research for K-12 pipeline initiatives in health sciences• Assisted in the SEED Grant application process by conducting background research.• Created a new process to streamline all K-12 engagement requests• Developed a descriptive statistical report by collecting and analyzing data from the GHS Student Satisfactory Survey• Assist in moderating/note taking focus groups from the… Show more • Served as teaching assistant for the GHS Health Science Career Center• Supported to foundational research for K-12 pipeline initiatives in health sciences• Assisted in the SEED Grant application process by conducting background research.• Created a new process to streamline all K-12 engagement requests• Developed a descriptive statistical report by collecting and analyzing data from the GHS Student Satisfactory Survey• Assist in moderating/note taking focus groups from the Student Satisfactory Survey• Coded qualitative data and created executive summary reports from the Student Satisfactory Survey• Conducted research of academic success for medical students at USC School of Medicine Greenville• Assisted in creating storyboard b -roll, recording scenes, and editing video collage for virtual orientation.• Assisted in implementation of new virtual orientation.• Managed K-12 outreach encounters by creating new processes for requesting and scheduling student experiences with GHS personnel. Satisfactory Survey• Assist in moderating/note taking focus groups from the Student Satisfactory Survey• Code qualitative data and create executive summary reports from the Student Satisfactory Survey• Assist in creating storyboard b -roll, recording scenes, and editing video collage for virtual orientation.• Assist in implementation of new virtual orientation.• Manage K-12 outreach encounters by creating new processes for requesting and scheduling student experiences with GHS personnel. Show less

• Oversaw and manage internal workings of the Executive Branch of GSG• Communicated with cabinet members to monitor progress of cabinet directors • Promptly responded to all legal aid requests made from graduate students• Maintained GSG partnerships with business partners• Assessed all initiatives and projects throughout GSG• Planned and oversaw a global and cultural festival for the graduate study body• Organized and managed destress week for the graduate study… Show more • Oversaw and manage internal workings of the Executive Branch of GSG• Communicated with cabinet members to monitor progress of cabinet directors • Promptly responded to all legal aid requests made from graduate students• Maintained GSG partnerships with business partners• Assessed all initiatives and projects throughout GSG• Planned and oversaw a global and cultural festival for the graduate study body• Organized and managed destress week for the graduate study body• Developed and oversaw the leadership institute retreat for the GSG branches Show less

Charles H. Houston Center

• Facilitated focus groups with past Clemson Career Workshop students.• Collected, aggregate, and report focus groups data.• Oversaw undergraduate retention committee• Educated committee members on collecting data using focus groups, coding data, and developing reports.• Developed a holistic retention plan for current undergraduate students.• Develop a holistic retention plan for current undergraduate students.

• Instructed earth science, physical science, biology, chemistry and anatomy classes • Assisted students with extra-curriculum activities, mentor, advise and assist students with career aspirations and college prep materials • Served as the Student Government Association' advisor, Prom Advisor, Junior class sponsor, Leadership Grant writing team, Pilot team, and Drama Director• Oversaw all science extracurricular activities, order materials, ensure an effective working environment… Show more • Instructed earth science, physical science, biology, chemistry and anatomy classes • Assisted students with extra-curriculum activities, mentor, advise and assist students with career aspirations and college prep materials • Served as the Student Government Association' advisor, Prom Advisor, Junior class sponsor, Leadership Grant writing team, Pilot team, and Drama Director• Oversaw all science extracurricular activities, order materials, ensure an effective working environment for fellow science instructors. Show less

Marietta, Ga

• Assisted enrollment specialist with student recruitment events• Processed incoming transcripts and test scores into Datatel• Processed marketing and branding materials for prospective students.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership (Higher Ed.)

Master Of Science (Ms), Sports Health Science

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association (President) Golden Ambassadors, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Psi.