Royce V. Smith, MPA

Experience

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  Memorial Funeral Homes Inc

  Aug 2010 - May 2014

  Administrative Assistant

  Received and directed visitors and clients.• Answered, screened, and transferred inbound phone calls on a multi-line phone system.• Maintained an electric and hardcopy filing system.• Prepared written responses to routine inquiries also prepared and modified documents including: correspondences, reports, drafts, memos, and emails.• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers.• Prepared agenda for meetings and prepared schedules Recorded, compiled, transcribed, and distributed copies of meetings. Show less

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  Young Americans for Liberty

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  University of South Alabama YAL Chapter: Media Coordinator/ Recruitment Coordinator

  Building and executing social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, messaging and audience identificationDeveloping and implementing strategic marketing plans, campus event plans, and forecasting to achieve corporate objectives for events and issues on University of South Alabama CampusPlans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including printing flyers, and social media advertising Attends conferences all over the country to establish and maintain relationships with YAL chapters members all over the country.In Charge of Recruiting students from the University of South Alabama to the Libertarian Movement Show less

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  Small's Mortuary & Cremation Services

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Operations Manager

  Managed relationships with vendors, service providers, ensured that all items are invoiced and paid on time. Managed contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease. Participated in Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company's overall goals. Coordinated different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities. Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits. Inspired and motivated employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives. Communicated with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects. Identified potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue. Identified opportunities to expand or shift course in order to take advantage of changes in the market Show less

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  City of Mobile, AL

  May 2017 - May 2018

  City Council Office Assistant Intern

  ● Coordinates the daily operations of the officeschedule, including day-to-day and long-term management of meetings, projects and priorities. ● Independently researches files and composes letters in reply to requests ● Takes and transcribes statements● Screened telephone calls and answers routine questions and complaints ● Prioritizing meetings and communicating all relevant details to participants● Collect and assemble information for presentations, projects and strategic planning● Handle phone, e-mail and postal mail inquiries and respond appropriately● Completed forms and reports in accordance with general instructions● Attended meetings ● Prepared weekly detailed Newsletters for Constituents Show less

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  Foundation for Economic Education

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  FEE Campus Ambassador

  ● Helps inform students on the University of South Alabama Campus about nationwide seminars, classroom resources, social media, free online courses, and engaging daily content, ● Inspire, educate, and connect young adults with the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society

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  Students For Liberty

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Students for Liberty: Campus Coordinator

  This program seeks out strong student leaders to spread the ideas of a free society by starting new pro-liberty student groups, organizing events to promote the ideas of liberty, providing resources to student groups, and identifying and mentoring other pro-liberty students.

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  Dillard's Inc.

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Sales Associate

  Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service. Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers. Achieving established goals.

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  Mobile County Commission

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Juvenile Detention Officer

  Maintains the safety, security & discipline of juveniles who are under court custody. Guides juveniles in the proper standards of behavior while in detention and under court order. Supervise meals, family, legal and medical visits, work and recreational activities. Prepare, maintain and update records, reports and policies. Counsel and treat juveniles who are having difficulties entering, adjusting and/or departing detention. Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of detained youth and facility. Process admissions, which includes supervising and searching detained youth. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, transports and escorts. Show less

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  Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  Juvenile Probation Officer

  Formulated rehabilitation plans developed and prepared informational packets on each offender for social agencies, assistance organizations and program. Consulted with attorneys, judges, and institutional personnel, in order to conduct pre-hearing, pre-sentencing investigations. Referred probationers to community social resources for assistance. Conducted in-office meetings and home visits to ensure probationers remained in compliance. Kept written records of all activities and maintained information on all offenders. Show less

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  City of Mobile Parks and Recreation

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Diversity and Inclusion Manager

  Under direction, plans, directs, and oversees staff, operations, and activities of an assigned recreation program area. Oversees the development, promotion, and implementation of programs which meet the needs of a diverse community; ensures program facilities are properly maintained; oversees a wide variety of duties for events, classes, and programs; and performs related work as required.

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  Alabama Parent Leadership Network

  Dec 2021 - now

  Parent Educator

  Leads development and implementation of parent education opportunities, leveraging, internal recourses and community partners. Solicits parent input on parent education offerings. Implements and supports activities to ensure a strong connection between home and school. Engages parents in parent advisory committee and other leadership opportunities.Supports program efforts to identify and recruit the most at-risk children in the community. Educates parents about the importance of early learning programs and support parents in completing the enrollment process. Identifies and develop potential partnerships with community entities with access to priority population. Coaches parents in the community on how to raise physically and emotionally healthy children. Duties include informing caregivers about things such as child development, healthy eating habits, and behavioral management. Show less

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  Mobile County Health Department

  Dec 2021 - now

  Maternal and Child Health Program Manager

  Responsible for directing, planning, and supervising staff assigned to a broad scope of services provided by the Maternal and Child Health Programs · Ensures program goals and objectives are obtained .