Joshua X. Smith

Experience

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  National Society of Black Engineers

  May 2015 - May 2018

  - Assisted in preparation for the annual NSBE/SHPE Fall career fair through the recruitment of volunteers- Created a student volunteer application for those interested in enlisting themselves to help out during the career fair- Successfully recruited 60+ student volunteers and yielded a 94% increase in participation in the course of 1 year- Held a volunteer info session to inform volunteers of tasks that needed to be done before, during, and after the career fair- Ensured recruiters and students needs were met and properly addressed throughout the career fair- Met on a bi-weekly basis with my Hospitality Committee over the summer, to plan volunteering/hospitality strategy prior to the career fair Show less - Promoted, engaged and sustained Troy High School students' interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-Encouraged Troy High School students to pursue degrees in engineering and other technical fields-Encouraged and and supported parental commitment to students' education-Gave Troy High School students the opportunity to network and engage in fun, high interest, hands-on activities-Brought along Troy High School students to NSBE's 42nd Annual Convention in Boston, where they had the opportunity to participate in PCI workshops with other chapters Show less

  • President - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapter

    May 2017 - May 2018

  • Hospitality Understudy | NSBE/SHPE Fall Career Fair

    May 2016 - May 2018

  • Vice President - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapter

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Pre-Collegiate Intiative (PCI) Chair - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapter

    May 2015 - May 2016
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  Poughkeepsie Public Works Department

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Public Worker

  I spent my time as a public worker overseeing landscapes of 5+ parks across Poughkeepsie School District. Furthermore, I utilized John Deere machinery to ensure that parks were visible as well as be able to play in.

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  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Into to Engineering Design was a class that I took my sophomore year, where I worked with a team of 7 to create a water filtration device, to refine dirty water in developing countries. Within this project we determined customer requirements to develop technical specifications, generating 3 concepts prior to prototyping the device. The project definitely gave me insight in the way that engineering teams will be conducted and helped me evaluate myself in relation to where I am best suited within a engineering unit. Show less

  • Multidisciplinary Capstone: UTC Event Logistics

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • RPI Track & Field - Long Sprinter

    Sept 2015 - May 2018

  • The Xhosa Project: Researcher

    Oct 2016 - May 2017

  • Intro to Engineering Design: Water Filtration System

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Poughkeepsie High School

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer School Tutor

  I assisted students in comprehending material in the subjects pertaining to Social Studies, U.S. History, and Mathematics. In addition, I took the role of being a teacher assistant for classes related to Social Studies.

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  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Large Scale Manufacturing Intern

  When I was a Large Scale Manufacturing intern for Regeneron, I worked with a team of 10, to research and analyze commonly used bio-technical practices. We did this in order to create computer-based training (CBT) modules. To create these modules, we learned different applications within Adobe Creative Suite Software. Throughout the internship I directed and led team meetings, and presented ideas to progress within the project. Ultimately, I learned to work in an environment that is fast-paced and required flexibility, patience, and determination. Show less

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  Pitney Bowes

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  - Support multiple territories within the United States for Pitney Bowes' Customer Information Management, Location Intelligence, & Customer Engagement Solutions- Prospect potential clients through cold calls/emails, and set up meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives.- Report to Business Development Manager on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results.-Make sure that data is accurately documented within the CRM software (Salesforce).- Implement effective marketing campaigns and strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness, website traffic, and sales.- Schedule weekly/bi-weekly meetings with Account Executives to plan for sales quarter- Stay informed about new products/services within Pitney Bowes Software- Master product training to identify client needs and suggest appropriate Pitney Bowes solutions Exceeded Q1 2019 quota at 366%Exceeded Q2 2019 quota at 123%Exceeded Q3 2019 quota at 123%Exceeded Q4 2019 quota at 106%Exceeded 2019 FY quota at 177% Show less

  • Business Development Representative

    Jan 2019 - May 2020

  • Software Sales Trainee

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Toastmasters International

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

  Being a member of the Stratton VA Toastmasters, I work through a series of educational programs (at my own pace) designed to improve my ability to write speeches, design presentations, and deliver them. Toastmasters has helped me profusely when it comes to avoiding filler or gap words, and as a result, has contributed to my success in other areas of my life. Additional responsibilities as a member include:- Meeting two times per month to hone in on developing communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth-Providing regular and constructive feedback to peers, based on their speech performance-Networking in a small and supportive environment- Accessing an education program that allows me to leverage over 300 practical workplace skills (i.e. interview preparation, online meeting management, leadership development, project management, conflict resolution)-Taking on different roles during meetings for personal growth Show less

  • Vice President Public Relations

    Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Toastmaster Member - Stratton VA Toastmasters

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2021
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  Precisely | Trust in Data

  May 2020 - now

  Responsible for driving incremental sales and revenue by identifying, and recruiting new channel partners to drive Precisely software & data to market Precisely is a global leader in data integrity, providing accuracy and consistency in data for 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 90 percent of the Fortune 100. Precisely’s data integration, data quality, location intelligence, and data enrichment products power better business decisions to create better outcomes.Learn more at www.precisely.com

  • Global Channel Partner Recruiter

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Partner Account Executive

    May 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Business Development Representative

    May 2020 - May 2021