Cullen Smith

Project Manager @SME

Southfield, MI, US

Lead data strategy, research design, and analytics for national workforce initiatives, including the Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI WPC), supporting more than 25 community colleges and hundreds of industry partners.Developed and implemented data frameworks for Department of Defense and Navy aligned projects, translating complex labor market intelligence into actionable workforce strategies.Authored and co-designed major proposals and deliverables, including a market and feasibility study for a new workforce training center in the Midwest.Built and validated a defense grade workforce data library used by Deloitte and DoD partners, integrating sources such as Lightcast, IPEDS, BLS, D&B Hoovers, and survey data.Designed and analyzed national and regional workforce surveys, combining qualitative research with quantitative analysis to inform program design and policy recommendations.Created data visualizations, dashboards, and insights that informed multi-year workforce strategies, guided stakeholder decision making, and secured multi-million dollar partnerships.Partnered with government, industry, and education leaders to shape initiatives that address skills gaps, build manufacturing talent pipelines, and support long-term economic growth.

Detroit Catholic Central High School

High School Diploma

University of Michigan

Master of Science - MS, Information Science/Studies

Hope College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, English Literature

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy

High School Diploma