JessD Smith
@jessdsmith
I build high-performing teams through full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and retention-focused workforce development.
What I'm looking for
I've sourced, screened, interviewed, hired, and onboarded more than 120 people across healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and technology. At Waffle House, I reduced staff churn from 67% to 30% by improving sourcing, screening, and first-90-day onboarding.
At Starbucks, I rebuilt a low-satisfaction, high-turnover team, improving customer satisfaction by 30 points in three months and reducing drive-thru time by 70%. I've also built a fully operational ASW Distillery team from zero in 90 days, and at Mayo Clinic I coordinate operations and advise leadership on training design and organizational performance gaps.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Coordinates daily operations across physicians, nursing staff, and administrative leadership. Serves on the coordinating council advising on training program design and performance gaps.
Rebuilt the team by changing hiring and onboarding processes, improving customer satisfaction by 30 points and reducing drive-thru time by 70 percent.
Manager
Waffle House
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Reduced staff turnover from 67% to 30% by changing sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes. Trained shift managers on interviewing techniques.
Managed two concurrent projects with teams of 5-15 using Agile/Scrum, delivering on time and within budget up to $50K.
Sales Development Representative
Pioneer
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Learned to prospect, qualify, and move leads through a funnel while consistently hitting KPIs, building outbound communication and pipeline instincts.
Operations Coordinator
AptAmigo
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed 20+ active accounts, served as a bridge between clients and internal sales, and maintained healthy relationships.
Vendor Success Associate
CureMint, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Onboarded vendors into a healthcare procurement platform, managed communications, and identified workflow gaps to recommend automation.
Manager
ASW Distillery
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Built an entire team from scratch in 90 days for MLB Opening Day, ensuring full operational readiness with no gaps in coverage.
Manager
Urban Tree Cidery
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Hired for cultural fit and invested in continuous development, increasing staff tip earnings by 150% and maintaining high retention.
Donor Recruiter
Recruited, screened, and onboarded volunteer donors through multi-channel outreach and community engagement, while managing HIPAA-compliant records.
Combat Medic
Served as a Combat Medic, developing skills in quick assessment, decision-making under pressure, and execution without hesitation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Flatiron School
Full-Stack Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed Full-Stack Software Engineering program.
Murrieta Valley High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Earned a High School Diploma.
Kennesaw State University
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding
Completed Medical Insurance Coding Specialist program through Community and Professional Education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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