Colette Smith
Director of Foster Greatness (Mission and Impact) at Doing Good Works- Claim this Profile
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Yuvika Sharma
Colette is a powerhouse. She built multiple IMPACTFUL programs from scratch while working cross- functionally to make sure that mission aligns with the company's values. I can confidentially say that anyone who will work with her will be blown away by her leadership and collaboration skills. She is an asset to any time in any industry!
LinkedIn User
It was my great pleasure to work with Collette, she is very supportive, super-organized, willing to do whatever needed in a project. She is a well-planned, understand very well in different project and team situation, and provide clear PM guideline to facilitate different situation, and helping team to build a stronger moral and trust within a team. There are many strong attributes in Collette, it is a great pleasure to work with her and knowing that someone got the team back. She understands how to complement an engineering/qa team and let them to do their job, and know how to calm down on a stressful situation. It is my pleasure to work in Collette 's team. I would love to work with her again.
Yuvika Sharma
Colette is a powerhouse. She built multiple IMPACTFUL programs from scratch while working cross- functionally to make sure that mission aligns with the company's values. I can confidentially say that anyone who will work with her will be blown away by her leadership and collaboration skills. She is an asset to any time in any industry!
LinkedIn User
It was my great pleasure to work with Collette, she is very supportive, super-organized, willing to do whatever needed in a project. She is a well-planned, understand very well in different project and team situation, and provide clear PM guideline to facilitate different situation, and helping team to build a stronger moral and trust within a team. There are many strong attributes in Collette, it is a great pleasure to work with her and knowing that someone got the team back. She understands how to complement an engineering/qa team and let them to do their job, and know how to calm down on a stressful situation. It is my pleasure to work in Collette 's team. I would love to work with her again.
Yuvika Sharma
Colette is a powerhouse. She built multiple IMPACTFUL programs from scratch while working cross- functionally to make sure that mission aligns with the company's values. I can confidentially say that anyone who will work with her will be blown away by her leadership and collaboration skills. She is an asset to any time in any industry!
LinkedIn User
It was my great pleasure to work with Collette, she is very supportive, super-organized, willing to do whatever needed in a project. She is a well-planned, understand very well in different project and team situation, and provide clear PM guideline to facilitate different situation, and helping team to build a stronger moral and trust within a team. There are many strong attributes in Collette, it is a great pleasure to work with her and knowing that someone got the team back. She understands how to complement an engineering/qa team and let them to do their job, and know how to calm down on a stressful situation. It is my pleasure to work in Collette 's team. I would love to work with her again.
Yuvika Sharma
Colette is a powerhouse. She built multiple IMPACTFUL programs from scratch while working cross- functionally to make sure that mission aligns with the company's values. I can confidentially say that anyone who will work with her will be blown away by her leadership and collaboration skills. She is an asset to any time in any industry!
LinkedIn User
It was my great pleasure to work with Collette, she is very supportive, super-organized, willing to do whatever needed in a project. She is a well-planned, understand very well in different project and team situation, and provide clear PM guideline to facilitate different situation, and helping team to build a stronger moral and trust within a team. There are many strong attributes in Collette, it is a great pleasure to work with her and knowing that someone got the team back. She understands how to complement an engineering/qa team and let them to do their job, and know how to calm down on a stressful situation. It is my pleasure to work in Collette 's team. I would love to work with her again.
Credentials
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Fostering Success Coach Level 2
Fostering Success Coaching InstituteNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Product Management
General AssemblyJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga AllianceSep, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Doing Good Works
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Foster Greatness (Mission and Impact)
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Jul 2022 - Present
As the Director of Foster Greatness, I oversee all aspects of our Mission and Impact department including programs, research, resources, and impact analytics. Using human-centered design, we developed a learning and coaching program that equips young adults who experienced foster care with the knowledge and skills to thrive at work and in life. Of 38 personal and professional outcomes that we defined as markers of thriving, we saw a 79% improvement after 16 weeks in the program.
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Foster Greatness (Mission and Impact) Lead
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Sep 2019 - Present
As the Mission and Impact Lead, I created and directly managed a high-structure intern program, overseeing cohorts of 10-18 student interns who experienced foster care. I also developed an employee mentor program and curriculum for full-time staff and interns and spearheaded the initiative of Doing Good Works becoming a Certified B Corporation.
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ADP
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Lebanon
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
ADP acquired The Marcus Buckingham Company in January 2017. During my time as a Senior Product Manager, I led a team of engineers to build and improve leadership development technology that facilitates strengths-based conversations between team leaders and team members and effectively measures team engagement. I researched, designed, and delivered, in tandem with design and development teams, an enterprise solution for "goal management." I managed the most frequently used product feature, “Check-Ins." Show less
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Product Manager
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2018
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The Marcus Buckingham Company
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
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Business Analyst
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May 2015 - Nov 2016
I was responsible for supporting our product and engineering teams in building StandOut technology. I researched and implemented Confluence as an internal collaboration tool and developed an extensive internal knowledge base.
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The Litigation Group
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Jury Research Analyst
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
I supported a small team in running mock trials across the US. From each event, I compiled qualitative and quantitative analysis based on jurors' interpretations of each case. Additionally, I created, implemented, and managed a new marketing system that allowed our team to more efficiently and effectively reach prospects. I supported a small team in running mock trials across the US. From each event, I compiled qualitative and quantitative analysis based on jurors' interpretations of each case. Additionally, I created, implemented, and managed a new marketing system that allowed our team to more efficiently and effectively reach prospects.
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SEAF
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Africa Economic Development Program Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
In partnership with Department of State's African Women's Entrepreneurship Program, I assisted with grant funding and supported business development for entrepreneurs in emerging African countries. I managed content and design for the USAID’s African Diaspora Marketplace website. In partnership with Department of State's African Women's Entrepreneurship Program, I assisted with grant funding and supported business development for entrepreneurs in emerging African countries. I managed content and design for the USAID’s African Diaspora Marketplace website.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
I assisted a doctoral student in a school-wide study on decision-making competencies of leaders. My responsibilities included identifying and coordinating the administration of a questionnaire to student groups and collecting and inputing the data. I assisted a doctoral student in a school-wide study on decision-making competencies of leaders. My responsibilities included identifying and coordinating the administration of a questionnaire to student groups and collecting and inputing the data.
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Organizational Development and Sales Support Analyst Intern
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
I researched executive-level financial job vacancies in Washington, DC non-profit organizations, maintained and updated our Salesforce database with accurate candidate information, and strategically matched potential employees to vacant positions by evaluating organizational needs and candidates' attributes. I researched executive-level financial job vacancies in Washington, DC non-profit organizations, maintained and updated our Salesforce database with accurate candidate information, and strategically matched potential employees to vacant positions by evaluating organizational needs and candidates' attributes.
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Sigma Kappa Sorority
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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President
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
As the President of Sigma Kappa sorority, I was responsible for a chapter of 140 women and 12 executive board members. I planned and led weekly meetings and managed relationships between faculty, national advisors, chapter members, and the student body. I reviewed and worked with a $100,000 budget.
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Vice President of Communications
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
I served as the only first year, freshman representative on 12 member executive board. I managed rosters and individual attendance records for 140 women, in addition to maintaining and distributing concise and accurate minutes from all meetings.
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Education
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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Master of Arts - MA, Social Entrepreneurship and Change -
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Science and Business Administration -
University of Cape Town
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Mater Dei High School