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JessD Smith

@jessdsmith

I build high-performing teams through full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and retention-focused workforce development.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build and retain strong teams through full-cycle recruiting, thoughtful onboarding, training design, and workforce development.

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

AptAmigo logoAP

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.

CureMint, Inc. logoCI

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.

ASW Distillery logoAD

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.

Urban Tree Cidery logoUC

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Flatiron School logoFS

Flatiron School

Full-Stack Software Engineering, Software Engineering

Completed Full-Stack Software Engineering program.

MS

Murrieta Valley High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Earned a High School Diploma.

Kennesaw State University logoKU

Kennesaw State University

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding

Completed Medical Insurance Coding Specialist program through Community and Professional Education.

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