Jarvis D Smith
About Jarvis D Smith
Jarvis D Smith is a Sr. Manager at Protiviti specializing in Business Performance Improvement, with extensive experience in procurement technology, third-party risk management, and contract management.
Current Position: Sr. Manager at Protiviti
Jarvis D Smith currently serves as a Sr. Manager in Business Performance Improvement at Protiviti, a role he has held since 2022. He is based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this capacity, Jarvis plays a crucial role in enhancing business performance through various strategies and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in procurement and risk management.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before his current role, Jarvis D Smith accumulated significant experience at Protiviti over several years. He worked as a Manager in Business Performance Improvement from 2020 to 2021 in Houston, Texas Area, following a tenure as Senior Consultant in the same department from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Consultant from 2015 to 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. These roles enabled Jarvis to develop a deep understanding of business performance metrics and improvement strategies.
Early Career Internships
Jarvis D Smith gained early professional experience through several internships. In 2013, he worked as a Purchasing Intern at Chrysler Group LLC in Auburn Hills, MI, where he gained valuable insights into the automotive industry. In 2012, he was a Supply Chain Intern at Cummins Inc. in Nashville, TN, where he focused on optimizing supply chain processes. Additionally, he served as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President at Amnesty Professional Services in the Greater Memphis Area for three months in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jarvis D Smith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Supply Chain Management from Howard University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in procurement technology enablement, third-party risk management, and contract management. These areas of specialization are crucial for optimizing procurement processes, identifying and mitigating vendor risks, and managing supplier agreements effectively.