Jason P. Smith

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 1996 - Sept 2004

  Company Commander/Platoon Commander/Student

  -Company Commander (Capt), Weapons and Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Jun 2002 - Sept 2004-Platoon Commander (Lt), Alpha Company, 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Sept 1999 - May 2002 •Served as a rifle platoon commander in Pakistan from Sep 2001 to April 2002 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.-Student (Lt), Amphibious Assault Vehicle Officer Course and The Basic School, Nov 1998 - Aug 1999-Officer Candidate, Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, Jun 1996 - Aug 1996 Show less

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  Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2013

  Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

  Direct supervisor for 3 directors within Evans School. Responsible for overseeing student services, career services, international fellows programs, and recruitment and admissions for 5 degree programs. Serve as an advising resource for the 400 plus graduate students within the Evans School. Work with school administration and directors to ensure that recruitment and marketing efforts are aligned with the overall school’s mission. Ensure that students are in compliance with all academic requirements, and that we identify possible student issues and work with appropriate constituents to develop solutions. Show less

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  Marine Forces Reserve

  Dec 2004 - Oct 2017

  Coordinate military assistance to other Federal Agencies and State governments under an ALL HAZARDS disaster environment. This includes: coordinate the military response to ALL HAZARDS, coordinate provision of resources as required, maintain effectivecommunication between the DoD components, the Department of Defense and other Federal and/or State governmental agencies, and promote mutual understanding among various organizations tasked with providing and coordinating emergency support functions incivil emergency situations Show less -Battalion Executive Officer (Maj), 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, Nov 2011 - Jun 2013-Logistics liaison officer Oman (Maj), Marine Corps Central Command Coordination Element – Kuwait (MCE-K). Mobilized from Jan 2011 - Aug 2011-Battalion Executive Officer (Maj), 4th Landing Support Battalion, Aug 2009 - Dec 2010 •Served on Marine Logistic Group operational planning team for Haiti Disaster Response in Jan 2010-Company Commander (Maj), Alpha Company 4th Landing Support Battalion, May 2008 - Jul 2009 •Mobilized as a military advisor as part of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) program in Monrovia, Liberia from Jan 2009 – Jul 2009. -Battalion Assistant Operations Officer (Capt), 4th Landing Support Battalion, Dec 2004 - Apr 2008 •Served as convoy commander for Humanitarian Operation in Monrovia, Liberia as part of the West African Training Partnership from Mar to Apr 2008. •Mobilized as a convoy commander directly responsible for 50 Marines and sailors in Iraq from Feb 2006 to Sep 2006. Other duties included standing up 300 Marine Company in Iraq for Humanitarian Relief operations. •Volunteered and participated in Operation Katrina in Sep 2005. Served as a liaison officer for the Marine Logistics Group operating in the New Orleans area. Show less

  • Marine Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (LtCol)

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Detachment Commander (LtCol) - 1st Civil Affairs Group

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  • G9 Staff (Maj) - 1st Civil Affairs Group

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Battalion Executive Officer/Company Commander/Platoon Commander/Battalion Staff

    Dec 2004 - May 2013
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  Everett Community College

  Jun 2013 - May 2019

  Dean of Health Sciences and Public Safety

  Served as the primary instructional administrator for the implementation and management of the Health Sciences and Public Safety programs which included Medical Assisting, Nursing, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Transcription, Physical Education, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Criminal Justice.

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  Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

  Jul 2016 - May 2019

  Part-Time Teaching Associate

  Taught three summer graduate skills workshops focusing on the role of the U.S. military in international development and humanitarian crisis response.

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  Lieutenant Colonel, Retired

  -20 years, 6 months and 13 days of service. -Promoted to both Major and Lieutenant Colonel ahead of my peer group (selected from below zone).-Deployments to Pakistan (2001), Iraq (2006), Liberia (2009), Oman (2011)

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  Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW)

  May 2019 - Aug 2020

  Senior Policy Fellow

  Corporation for a Skilled Workforce is a national nonprofit organization that partners with government, business, education, and community leaders to connect workers with education and good jobs, increase the competitiveness of companies, and build sustainable communities. For more than 25 years, they have been an effective catalyst for change. They identify opportunities for innovation in work and learning and provoke transformative change in policy and practice.

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  City of Marysville, WA

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2022

  This position was responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Human Resources Department, as well as administrative oversight of activities and programs related to planning, managing, and overseeing the human resources function for the city. Highlighted responsibilities included but were not limited to: •Served as a management representative in union-management contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitration; interprets contract provisions and advises management. •Developed and implemented training and education to support the growth of supervisory and management needs within departments and diverse workgroups. •Monitored and analyzed employee demographics to direct recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce. •Supported and supervised the daily work of five HR staff that oversee the following: -Employee benefits -Employee leave -L&I and return to work -New employee onboarding and orientation -Data entry into various systems •Implemented the citywide wellness program. Show less This position performed a range of routine and complex duties related to citywide objectives of leadership, cultural and community engagement, leadership training, and internal equity training. This position provides professional and technical expertise to develop, maintain, and enhance assigned programs and/or events. •Developed and taught citywide courses on leadership, bystander intervention, bias and microaggressions, and other DEI related topics •Led the citywide safety committee •Served as a CPR instructor and instructor trainer for City employees •Developed and implemented the City’s Diversity Advisory Committee •Developed and implanted the City’s Youth Advocacy Committee •Established a City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Show less

  • Human Resources Director

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Training and Community Outreach Administrator

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Training and Safety Administrator

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Everett Community College

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  The Dean of Communication and Social Sciences provides leadership to the Communication and Social Sciences programs and is responsible for the administrative oversight for all elements of program operations. The Dean manages the development, maintenance, and evaluation of department functions to support the achievement of college educational goals within budgeted funds and personnel, integrates program resources with the college’s mission and educational programs, and provides leadership and education to the college community in these areas in support of instructional goals. The Dean directly supervises full-time, associate faculty, and staff with full administrative responsibilities included in the following programs: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education, Early Learning Center, Education, English, Geography, Global Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, World Languages, The Northwest Language Center and the Nippon Business Institute. Show less Under the direction of the President and in collaboration with the Vice Presidents and members of the Leadership Team, the VP of HR provides support to all faculty and staff, advises and consults with hiring managers at all levels in matters related to HR management: compensation, collective bargaining agreements, recruitment and retention; conflict resolution, payroll and benefits; and organizational structure. Highlighted responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Developing and implementing plans to engage and retain employees, with an emphasis on supporting ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse employees. •Developing and maintaining human resource programs and services including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, workforce diversity, equal employment opportunity, investigations, and legal compliance. •Serving as the College’s Labor Relations Officer including serving as the Chief Negotiator for the collective bargaining agreements. •Ensuring the College maintains a safe, inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. •Supervising the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management program. Show less

  • Interim Dean of Communications and Social Sciences

    Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Vice President Human Resources

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Crux Consulting Consortium

  Nov 2023 - now

  Senior Consultant

  Crux is a multidisciplinary consulting group that supports the development of strong leaders and leadership. At the heart of all that we do is a deep commitment to developing systems changes centered in principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.