Jami Smith
New Orleans,LA
Summary
I am passionate about building workplaces where people thrive, and businesses succeed. My approach blends strategic insight with a people-first mindset, ensuring lasting impact for organizations and their teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder and Consultant
Brightspot People
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing HR processes to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions that foster a productive workplace environment
- Navigate legal requirements ensuring compliance with industry regulations while identifying potential risks and implementing corrective measures
- Create tailored training programs that address specific skill gaps within the workforce, enhancing overall team performance and engagement
- Contribute to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
Vice President of People Operations
Stellar
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw the implementation of innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates
- Improved employee experience through internal communication and onboarding by developing a comprehensive feedback system that allows employees to voice their concerns and suggestions
- Facilitated training sessions for hiring managers to ensure best practices in candidate selection and onboarding processes
- Developed and executed a series of interactive town hall meetings to share critical company updates and encourage employee feedback
Director, Procore Culture Team
Procore Technologies Inc.
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated with leadership to align company values with employee experiences, ensuring a culture of transparency and inclusivity
- Led over 20 employee committees creating cultural programs that fostered engagement and collaboration across departments
- Created and delivered a company-wide recognition program that increased employee satisfaction and motivation by 30%
Vice President of People Operations
Levelset
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Cultivated an award-winning culture of innovation and engagement through continuous feedback loops and recognition programs
- Led company transition from in-office to remote work, ensuring seamless communication and productivity while adapting to new digital tools and remote work best practices
- Managed people tasks during company acquisition, ensuring a smooth integration of teams and alignment on company goals post-merger
- Developed strategic initiatives with the executive team to enhance organizational alignment and drive performance metrics effectively
Director of People Operations
Levelset
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to scale team from 100-400 employees
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Strategic planning
- Internal communications
- Salary benchmarking
- Training programs
- Policy implementation
- Recruitment strategies
- Organizational culture
- Diversity and inclusion
- Talent acquisition
- Employee recognition
- Succession planning
- Retention strategies
Timeline
Co-Founder and Consultant
Brightspot People
04.2024 - Current
Vice President of People Operations
Stellar
09.2023 - 04.2024
Director, Procore Culture Team
Procore Technologies Inc.
08.2022 - 09.2023
Vice President of People Operations
Levelset
03.2021 - 08.2022
Director of People Operations
Levelset
02.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Louisiana State University
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