Garrett M. Smith, MSL, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Credentials
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SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
SHRMApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Manager Certification (PMC)
Community College of the Air ForceFeb, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJan, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Mesa Community College
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Mesa, AZ
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Director of Human Resources
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Dec 2014 - Present
Leads, plans, develops, interprets and implements Human Resources programs and activities for 1500+ employees. Ensures consistent application of the District's policies and procedures, federal and state legislation, as well as industry and professional standards. Resolves complex operational department problems, develops and interprets policy language and provides information to College Presidents, administrators, and employees to ensure policy provisions are effectively administered.… Show more Leads, plans, develops, interprets and implements Human Resources programs and activities for 1500+ employees. Ensures consistent application of the District's policies and procedures, federal and state legislation, as well as industry and professional standards. Resolves complex operational department problems, develops and interprets policy language and provides information to College Presidents, administrators, and employees to ensure policy provisions are effectively administered. Interprets and administers staffing and recruitment, records retention, salary administration, cafeteria plans, compensation strategies and programs, Workers Compensation and related benefit programs, payroll system operations, retirement operations and annual updates, and employee development and technology training programs. Show less Leads, plans, develops, interprets and implements Human Resources programs and activities for 1500+ employees. Ensures consistent application of the District's policies and procedures, federal and state legislation, as well as industry and professional standards. Resolves complex operational department problems, develops and interprets policy language and provides information to College Presidents, administrators, and employees to ensure policy provisions are effectively administered.… Show more Leads, plans, develops, interprets and implements Human Resources programs and activities for 1500+ employees. Ensures consistent application of the District's policies and procedures, federal and state legislation, as well as industry and professional standards. Resolves complex operational department problems, develops and interprets policy language and provides information to College Presidents, administrators, and employees to ensure policy provisions are effectively administered. Interprets and administers staffing and recruitment, records retention, salary administration, cafeteria plans, compensation strategies and programs, Workers Compensation and related benefit programs, payroll system operations, retirement operations and annual updates, and employee development and technology training programs. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Superintendent, Operations and Training
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Jul 1994 - Jan 2015
Directed operational HR activities for 205 personnel. Managed organizational training, employee performance, coaching, appraisals, and corrective action and discipline. Directed quality control training and evaluation and provided recommendations to leadership for improvements as needed.
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Superintendent, Logistics and Resources
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Jul 1994 - Jan 2015
Led 28 personnel in 4 dispersed locations while directing human resources activities, training, logistical support, and financial planning. Oversaw procurement and protection of assets and resources valued over $8M and advises the commander on optimal usage.
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Assistant First Sergeant (Human Resources Manager)
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Jul 1994 - Jan 2015
Advised senior leaders on employee morale, welfare, discipline, and readiness for over 350 team members. Prepared and developed a diverse team of employees through varied HR processes, servant leadership, and by ensuring employee needs were met through coordination with referral agencies to solve personal issues that may have an adverse effect on professional standards.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science (M.S.), Leadership -
2010 - 2012
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication -
2006 - 2009
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice
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