Ezekiel Smith

I am an Army Officer making the transition into nonprofit development and event management. My expertise lies in coordinating high-impact events, nurturing donor relationships, and aligning organizational objectives with community engagement strategies. I have a deep passion for civic history, and firmly believe in the transformative power of storytelling to connect individuals to a greater purpose. I am actively seeking opportunities to support institutions that focus on preservation, education, and inspiration.

Headquarters Company Executive Officer

U.S. Army | August 2024 - Present

• Managed the maintenance schedules, logistical operations, and training programs for a team of 180 personnel, overseeing a fleet of 78 vehicles (both tracked and wheeled) and maintaining 200 pieces of equipment, including weapon systems.
• Oversaw the logistical planning and coordination for transporting over 120 vehicles and containers, valued at over $60 million, from Fort Bliss, Texas, to Nowa Deba Poland.
• Organized and oversaw maintenance operations by collaborating with teams across the organization, ensuring that all equipment and vehicles achieved full operational functionality before deployment to Europe.
• Coordinated a seamless leadership transition during redeployment efforts while overseeing the inventory of the largest collection of assets in the Brigade and ensuring efficient reintegration procedures.

Armored Mortar Platoon Leader

U.S. Army | May 2023 – August 2024

• Managed a team responsible for operating 120 mm mortars, providing accurate indirect fire support for Battalion missions during global deployment operations, while overseeing the use of equipment valued at over $3 billion.
• Supervised the training programs and well-being of a team of 23 personnel, ensuring their preparedness and boosting overall morale within the unit.
• Created and implemented physical security strategies at both Company and Battalion levels, enhancing overall preparedness and achieving the Brigade's top security rating.

M1A2 Abrams Platoon Leader

U.S. Army | September 2022 – May 2023

• Supervised the overall preparedness and operational capabilities of 19 personnel, ensuring their training, well-being, safety, discipline, professional growth, and successful deployment to simulated combat environments. 
• Oversaw the strategic planning, logistical coordination, and operational deployment of five M1A2 SEPV2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, collectively valued at over $17.6 million. 
• Directed the deployment of a platoon and executed extensive combat exercises in a simulated high-threat environment, achieving the highest performance and effectiveness within the Battalion.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive maintenance strategy, ensuring all equipment remained fully operational during numerous

S1 OIC (Human Resource Director) 

U.S. Army | May 2022 - September 2022

• Led training operations for IPPS-A brown-out, preparing the administrative team to ensure seamless transition and system functionality, resulting in 100% readiness during system downtime.
• Managed mailroom operations, processing and distributing over 500 official documents and packages weekly to 300 personnel, achieving zero errors in delivery and improving operational efficiency.
• Responsible for daily operations to include processing of awards, evaluations, finance actions, promotions, postal operations, personnel accountability, strength reporting, and unit administration.

Grant Coordinator & Social Media Management

Barth House Ministries, TN | January 2021- May 2021

• Co-founder of the Barth House, instrumental in creating the Episcopal Student Ministry Student Association. 
• Lead Student Involvement Coordination for four separate education institutions. 
• Spearheaded for Social Media Management and spurred social media growth in engagement in access of 2,000%. 
• Responsible for application and implementation of three grants.

University of Memphis | 2021 

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science- GPA: 3.89

Summa Cum Laude, Honors College VP, AROTC

Army Maneuver Center of Excellence | 2022

Armor Officer Basic Course, Scout Leader Course, Bradley Commanders Course

Top 40% Graduate

Chester County High School | 2017

High School Degree- GPA 3.88

Summa Cum Laude, Class Secretary, Criminal Justice Club President