Brittany (Simmons) Smith, MBA, Phr
About Brittany (Simmons) Smith, MBA, Phr
Brittany (Simmons) Smith is a Senior Manager of People Experience in Human Resources, currently employed at Patina since 2022. She has extensive experience in talent management and development, having held various roles at Accolade, Inc. and other organizations, and holds an MBA in Human Resources Management.
Current Role at Patina
Brittany Smith serves as the Senior Manager of People Experience in the Human Resources department at Patina. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's HR strategies and initiatives. Her role focuses on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing the overall people experience within the organization.
Previous Experience at Accolade, Inc.
Brittany Smith has extensive experience at Accolade, Inc., where she held multiple positions over several years. She worked as a Manager of Talent Management from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, she served as a People & Culture Business Partner from 2018 to 2020. Other roles included Talent & Development Specialist and Manager of People & Culture Optimization, showcasing her progression and expertise in talent management and HR operations.
Educational Background
Brittany Smith earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from DeSales University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Penn State University, which she obtained between 2009 and 2013. She also completed a Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certification at Cornell University from 2019 to 2020.
Early Career and Internships
Brittany Smith began her career in the recruitment field, working as a Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual for a brief period in 2014. She also held various roles at EmCare, including Lead Recruitment Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator, from 2015 to 2016. Her early experience includes working at EY as an FSO Tax Associate and as an FSO Tax Intern, where she gained foundational skills in both recruitment and tax services.