Jared Smith

Graduating from the University of South Carolina, Jared obtained a BA in Psychology and an International MBA in conjunction with the University of Vienna in Austria (Wirtschafts Universitat Wien).

Jared has worked as a consultant and in management roles with 2 major international consulting firms (Accenture Consulting and Watson Wyatt) and his strong consulting background is built on over 18 years of success in the following industries: Cruise Line/Hospitality, Financial Services, Food Services, Healthcare/ Insurance, Hotel & Resort, Manufacturing, Technology, Telecomm, and Utilities. He has developed and facilitated Professional Development, Change Management, Process Improvement and Customer Service programs for Accenture Consulting and other organizations.

Jared is also an adjunct professor at the Florida International University School of Hospitality Management and is responsible for facilitating the Marine Hotel Association High Performance Leadership (MHA – HPL) Program.

In addition, Jared’s structure and discipline is strengthened by serving in supervisory and training facilitation roles in the US Army during Desert Storm. His efforts resulted in various awards and citations and he graduated in the top 5% of Leadership Development School.

Jared specializes in customer service, change management, project management, leadership development and training solutions for optimal individual, group and organizational performance.

Areas of strength include:

• Leadership Development/ Coaching
• Change Management and Project Management
• Customer Service Solutions (Brand Specific)
• Business and Process Analysis
• Communications and Related Support Development and Delivery
• Professional Development