Joey Smith
has well over a decade of fast-paced and laser-focused experience in technology management in various industries. These include training, development, technology consulting, telecommunications, media communications, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and retail. While achieving personal effectiveness and business success, he has gained extensive experience in developing leaders, excellence programs, quality training and customer service.

Smith, a man who understands business and the bottom line, has solid technology skills demonstrated by his Enterprise Architecture certification and various Microsoft certifications. He has implemented extensive Microsoft technologies and won the 1999 Microsoft Project of the Year in the Knowledge Management category as well as the Microsoft Pinnacle award for Best Innovative ERM Solution in 2003. He also has experience in assessing a company’s technology strategy and capacity, formulating a vision and operating plan that supports senior management’s business objectives, and implementing the projects that bring true value to the business owners. Additionally, his business growth related skills have played a critical role in achieving Fortune Top 500 Fastest Growing Company status.

Smith has utilized master principles of project management while leading the technology strategy, support and research of major software developments for major corporations such as Cox Communications and Coca Cola Enterprises. He has assisted companies in many high return technology initiatives like ecommerce, knowledge management, intranet, extranet, disaster recovery, security, CRM and ERM. Smith’s success has led to the "first time in history" two-time finalist status for the Georgia CIO of the Year in 2003 and 2004.

Finally, Smith has a passion for leadership and teamwork development. His leadership success led to winning the John Maxwell (author of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership) Leadership Award in 2001. His gift of communication allows him to share deep insights and critical information in bite-size chunks that are easily digested and absorbed by the technically and non-technically inclined. This ability led to the creation of the only international success training system for IT Managers called the IT Manager Success University. Smith's style, commitment and passion are what make him a highly sought after speaker, facilitator, trainer, coach and author to both the IT and Non-IT communities.

Email joey @ higherhill.com  or call 678-448-4058 for speaking engagements, corporate retreats, strategic consulting, article requests or collaboration. For more information, go to http://www.higherhill.com  

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