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JAMIE E. SMITH

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For nearly ten years as a Saint Paul Firefighter, including three years as Captain, I have showcased my initiative by not only attending but leading multiple associations, committees and teams. My roots and family are in Saint Paul, and I am honored to serve the community I love.

Proven leader within SPFD

and the Saint Paul community

Jamie E. Smith, Sr.

(651) 226-1024

Jamie@jamieesmith.com

Let my proven experience go to work for you.

President Firefighters United 2017-2022

  • Managed relationships to address personnel and workplace concerns with admin
  • Built partnership with L21
  • Organized first FFU, L21, Fire Admin collaborative community event (Raising Rondo)
  • Built partnership with Fire Admin
  • Negotiated funding for training with admin
  • Increased membership from 25%-66%
  • Built partnership with L21

L21 Contract Negotiating Committee

  • Solicit contract wants and needs from L21 members
  • Develop and execute negotiating strategies with the city

Equity Team Chair 2019-Present

  • Built relationships to address Equity matters with Fire admin and Mayors office
  • Led team consisting of 2 Deputy Chiefs, 5 co chairs and volunteers
  • Developed and executed plan to recruit, hire and promote more POC and women

Equity Team Member 2017-2019

  • Planned and executed strategy to improve training and culture

SPFD Recruiting Coordinator-Current

  • Coordinate with central HR and fire administration to create and execute our 2023 recruiting plan

Firefighter Interview Panel x3

  • Assess and rate firefighter applicants
  • Recommend candidates for hire

Career Development Committee

  • Identify training gaps, testing components and qualifications that create barriers
  • Recommend remedies to administration

2020-A Academy Instructor

  • Largest academy in department history
  • Develop training plan
  • Manage logistics and schedule
  • Instruct, assess and mentor

Recruiting Team Member

  • Participate in career fairs and public events to increase applicants

Created FFU Mentorship Program

  • Developed mentorship components
  • Managed mentors

African American Leadership Council-member

I want to hear from you! Call/text (651) 226-1024

Jamie@JamieESmith.com