Joshua "Smitty" Smith

Joshua "Smitty" Smith

Park and Recreation/Training Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager for the Dept of Veterans Affairs

  • Education

    • Alliant International University-San Diego Cornerstone Court

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    • Truckee Meadows Community College

      1999 - 2002
      AA General Studies
    • Alliant International University

      2006 - 2008
      MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology

      Activities and Societies: International Organizational Studies Association (IOSA)

    • University of Nevada, Reno

      2002 - 2006
      BA Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Psi Chi minor: Philosophy

  • Experience

    • City of San Diego

      Mar 2008 - Jun 2008
      Park and Recreation/Training Intern

      Worked with the aquatics and training department to design, develop, and deliver a training segment on leadership to the pool managers citywide. (Approx. 40 people)

    • San Diego Travel Group

      Mar 2008 - May 2008
      Training and Development Intern

      Worked on training programs that changed computer software companywide. Helped design and develop training aids.

    • MBE, A UPS Company

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
      Instructional Design Specialist

      I design and create web based training modules, as well as help to create training materials for new projects that the company is pursuing.

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

      Oct 2009 - now
      Healthcare Education Specialist (Project Manager)

      I work as a project manager on educational conferences providing medical providers with continued medical education to improve the care of our Nation's Veterans.

    • City of Long Beach

      Jan 2017 - Jul 2024
      Commissioner

      Veterans Affairs Commission at the City of Long Beach. Helping to inform the City Council on veteran issues and needs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mid-Level Federal Acquisition Certification Program for Program and Project Manager (FAC-P/PM)

      VA Acquisition Academy
      Oct 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joshua "Smitty" Smith
      "30 Under 30" Co-Captain Masie Consortium Oct 2010 I was one of three co-captains of the Learning 2010 "30 Under 30" learning professionals. This was an inaugural group of 30 learning professionals under the age of 30. It was Elliott Masie's vision to develop and spotlight the next generation of Learning Leadership in the training field. The goal of the 30 Under 30 program is to provide support, visibility, voice and development for the next generation of Learning Leaders.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by University of Nevada Alumni - Southern California Chapter
      University of Nevada Alumni - Southern California ChapterAssociated with Joshua "Smitty" Smith
    • Commissioner for Veterans Affairs Board

      Issued by City of Long Beach
      City of Long BeachAssociated with Joshua "Smitty" Smith
    • Event Coordinator

      Issued by Long Beach Home Brewers on Oct 2009
      Long Beach Home BrewersAssociated with Joshua "Smitty" Smith