Valerie Smith
About Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith is a Department Specialist at General Atomics and has held various roles at Qualcomm since 1998, including Project Analyst and Administrative Assistant. She has over 22 years of experience in project management and administrative support within the engineering sector in the Greater San Diego Area.
Work at General Atomics
Valerie Smith has been employed at General Atomics since 2020, serving as a Department Specialist. In this role, she supports a team of 204 managers and engineers within the Electromagnetics group. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement of hardware, software, and IT needs for the Engineering Management Services (EMS) group. Additionally, she plays a key role in creating the monthly engineering program review, which is presented to the President and Vice Presidents of EMS.
Current Role at Qualcomm
Valerie Smith has held multiple positions at Qualcomm since 1998. She currently works as a Project Analyst, a role she has maintained since 2002, totaling 22 years in the Greater San Diego Area. In addition to her role as Project Analyst, she has also served as an Administrative Assistant and an Associate Project Manager, accumulating extensive experience in project management and administrative support.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Smith studied at Orange Glen High School, where she completed her education. She pursued further studies in General Business, achieving a diploma. This educational background has contributed to her expertise in project management and administrative functions, particularly in her roles at Qualcomm and General Atomics.
Previous Experience at County of San Diego
Prior to her current roles, Valerie Smith worked at the County of San Diego from 1979 to 1985, gaining six years of experience in a public sector environment. This early career experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in project management and administration.
Former Role at General Atomics
Before her current position as Department Specialist, Valerie Smith worked at General Atomics as a Manager Assistant from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she supported management functions and contributed to the operational efficiency of the organization during her two-year tenure.