Donovan Smith
About Donovan Smith
Donovan Smith is a Planning Assistant at Wade Trim in Pontiac, Michigan, where he engages clients in project planning for small business opportunities. He also serves as an Assistant Project Manager at AmeriCorps VISTA in Detroit, specializing in project management processes for community organizations.
Work at Wade Trim
Donovan Smith has served as a Planning Assistant at Wade Trim since 2017. In this role, he engages clients in effective project planning to explore small business opportunities. His work focuses on creating executable project planning and management processes tailored for community organizations and small businesses. Smith emphasizes the importance of organizational communication and efficient resource use in project management, aiming to increase the success rate of projects by aligning organizational and project goals.
Current Role at AmeriCorps VISTA
Since 2017, Donovan Smith has also worked with AmeriCorps VISTA as a Community District - Assistant Project Manager in Detroit, Michigan. In this position, he continues to develop his project management skills while contributing to community-focused initiatives. His experience in this role complements his work at Wade Trim, where he applies similar principles of project planning and management.
Education and Expertise
Donovan Smith earned a Bachelor's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Eastern Michigan University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in project planning and management. Smith specializes in overcoming organizational challenges that hinder project progress, making him a valuable asset in his current roles.
Professional Background
Before his current roles, Donovan Smith gained diverse experience in various positions. He worked as a Bank Teller at JPMorgan Chase from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Project Intern at Wade Trim for nine months in 2015-2016. Additionally, he held positions with AmeriCorps VISTA as a Local Action Planner and with Huron-Clinton Metroparks as a Planning Aide, further enhancing his project management capabilities.