Brett Jones

About Brett Jones

Senior Smartsheet Consultant and Smartsheet Administrator with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing complex Smartsheet environments across healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and professional services.Hands-on Smartsheet expertise includes Control Center implementation, advanced formulas, cross-sheet architecture, workflow automation, dashboard development, Data Shuttle configuration, and Smartsheet-to-Power BI integration. Experienced in building scalable Smartsheet solutions that support project management, portfolio reporting, business process automation, and executive dashboards.Frequently engaged to step into existing Smartsheet environments to clean up structure, optimize formulas, improve reporting performance, and stabilize workflow automation without disrupting business operations.Skilled in Smartsheet implementation, Smartsheet configuration, Smartsheet administration, and Smartsheet development across enterprise and mid-market environments.Available for short-term Smartsheet contract engagements focused on workflow automation, Control Center builds, dashboard reporting, and Smartsheet system optimization.

Experience

1. Lead Smartsheet Solutions Architect (Contract)

   Daiichi Sankyo US

   May 2023 — Present · NJ, US

   Architect and hands-on builder of a large-scale Smartsheet and Power BI environment supporting multiple divisions within a global pharmaceutical organization.Designed and configured:Advanced cross-sheet architecture across complex data structures1,400+ governed data fieldsControl Center-based workflow modulesAutomated lifecycle workflows (project tracking, purchase orders, requests for funds, compliance tracking)Executive and operational dashboardsSmartsheet-to-Power BI data integration with star schema modelsImplemented row-level security, performance optimization, and structured data governance to support scalable reporting across 10+ programs and multiple cost centers.Led direct configuration, testing, and deployment while supporting business stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Education

• BizdomU

  Start-up Acceleration

  2012

• University of KwaZulu-Natal

  Certificate of Mastery, Zulu Language Immersion

  2000 — 2000

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

• The Ohio State University

  BA, International Relations

  1994 — 2000

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  MBA, International Business

  2002 — 2004

• University of KwaZulu-Natal

  Certificate of Competency, Zulu Language Immersion

Skills

• Business Planning
• Crm
• Integrated Marketing
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Retail
• B2b
• Sustainability
• Business Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Energy
• Coaching
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Digital Media
• Sales Management
• Online Marketing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Venture Capital
• Product Marketing
• Transportation
• Lead Generation
• Customer Acquisition
• Social Media Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Finance
• Marketing Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Management Consulting
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning
• Sales
• Training
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Product Development