Accomplished organization development, talent acquisition and workplace learning professional. Recognized for efforts driving organization-wide cultural change. Highly skilled in customized curriculum design, instruction and facilitation. Adept at proposal writing and project management. Expert in aligning business operations with best practices for serving the disability and aging market. Specialized expertise in transition and community reintegration of military service members with service-connected injuries/illnesses. Extensive experience working within academic, government, non-profit, and private organizations. ● Conducted 150+ professional presentations, training seminars, workshops (average quality-9.4/10) ● Taught undergraduate education for 22 years at Penn State University (average quality-6.2/7) ● Authored 30+ publications to include refereed publications, parts of books, book reviews, technical reports ● Procured and managed $2.6+ M in federal and private contracts ● Developed and delivered several online learning and etraining courses utilizing diversity of platforms ● Participated in 50+ media/public relations projects to include radio, TV, digital and print media ● Founded and served as Executive Director (8 yrs.) for a youth-centered non-profit organization ● Full Scholarship for Division I Volleyball; Winner of University-wide award for Leadership, Athletics and Scholarship; Selected to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Training Team Keywords : Consultant, Recruiter, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Organization Development, Market Research, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Venture Capital, Market Access, Clinical Trials, Quantitative, Qualitative, Primary, Secondary, Syndicated Research, Medical Affairs, Private Equity, Managed Markets, Pricing, Reimbursement, R&D, Licensing, M&A, Product Launch, Commercialization, Staffing, Human Resources, Human Capital, Disability, Inclusion, Training, Accessibility, Workforce.

Director - Life Sciences and Market Research Practices (contract) @ Research, develop and execute strategy for sourcing and acquiring top talent for the life sciences and market research industries with primary emphasis on pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. Collaborate with multiple client organizations to meet human capital development and talent acquisition needs. From September 2012 to Present (3 years 2 months) State College, PAPartner @ Provide strategic direction for establishing global partnerships with non-profit, private, state and federal entities to assist organizations with service quality enhancement. Lead strategy and collaborate with SEI consultants to develop and deliver workplace learning solutions, service enhancement consultation services, and targeted service industry-related research. From August 2012 to Present (3 years 3 months) State College, Pennsylvania AreaConsultant - Penn State Center for Workplace Learning and Performance @ Serve as a Learning Partner to Penn State's Center for Workplace Learning and Performance (CWLP). Support CWLP's strategic goals via organization development consulting, group facilitation, and workplace learning solutions. Provide services to various Penn State departments, and to external corporate and federal clients under contract with CWLP. From November 2013 to Present (2 years) University Park, PADirector - Outreach & Engagement and Academic Instructor @ Developed educational partnerships with industry constituents, directed and managed federal contracts, developed and delivered customized training curricula, evaluated training efficacy and managed all project personnel. Prior to working in the area of outreach and engagement, served as an instructor of undergraduate education, career advisor and internship coordinator. From September 1990 to August 2012 (22 years) Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State UniversityClinical Specialist @ Developed and led clinical strategy for treatment and community reintegration of patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, brain injury and other acquired illnesses/injuries. Directed the clinical internship program and provided clinical supervision.. Developed and led professional development activities/events for internal and external stakeholders. From June 1986 to July 1989 (3 years 2 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ph.D., Workforce Education & Development (Emphasis: Human Resources & Organization Development) @ Penn State UniversityMaster of Science (M.S.), Disability Studies @ University of Maryland College ParkBachelor of Science (B.S.), Disability Studies @ University of Maryland College Park Tammy B. Smith, Ph.D. is skilled in: Leadership, Program Management, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Strategy, Organizational..., Training, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Research, Talent Management, Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Proposal Writing, Recruiting, Written & Oral..., E-Learning, Career Counseling, Change Management, Training & Development, Project Management, Military Transition, Employee Training, Management, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Research Design, Government, Americans with..., Teamwork, Time Management, Wounded Warrior..., Talent Acquisition, Disability Rights, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Program Development, Consulting, Teaching, Market Research