Demareo Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer | AI Integration Change Leader | HRIS & Technology Strategist | Benefits Strategist | Full-Cycle Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Leader | Human Capital Analytics and Workforce Development
- Role
- Global, Senior Human Resources Officer at Pacific
- Location
- Port Charlotte, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Demareo Smith
Strategic HR Executive | AI HR Integration Leader | Organizational Change Leader | Culture Builder | Creative Visionary I’m a scale and growth leader with over a decade of experience driving organizational transformation through thoughtful human resources strategy, operational clarity, and empathetic leadership. As Chief of HR at Haven Home Health and a Senior Executive at PACIFIC Digital Group, I’ve led high-impact initiatives spanning employee relations, structural reorgs, leadership development, and cultural change alignment, AI integrations and training, often during periods of complex change and growth. My approach is rooted in clarity, accountability, and communication. Whether I’m guiding a leadership team through a delicate offboarding process, rearchitecting reporting lines, or mentoring managers through performance transitions, I prioritize trust, transparency, and follow-through. Let’s connect if you believe in building organizations where integrity, innovation, and empathy are non-negotiable. Let\'s create a smarter, faster, and leaner organization.
Experience
Global, Senior Human Resources Officer
Mar 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Senior HR leader and member of the Executive Leadership Team for a full-service digital marketing agency supporting enterprise brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, Petco, Rover, and Gexa Energy. Partner directly with the CEO and executive leaders to align people strategy with business growth, innovation, and client delivery across multi-million-dollar marketing and media budgets.Lead operations in the US as well as 3 locations abroad in workforce planning, organizational design, talent acquisition, culture development, and leadership development for highly specialized teams across SEO, analytics, creative, AI, GEO, and content. Drive scalable HR programs that support high-performance teams, accountability, and a strong culture in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.Oversee HR operations, compliance, employee relations, and compensation strategies while serving as a strategic advisor on organizational risk, performance, and long-term growth.
Education
University of Arkansas Grantham
Master's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Walden University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Adult Training and Development
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