Kisha Smith

About Kisha Smith

Progressing throughout my career, I have gained exceptional capabilities in driving continuous improvement across HR services by formulating and implementing people management strategies as well as leading forward-thinking HR policies implementation, compensation/benefits, full lifecycle recruitment, and crisis-response communications for internal clients in line with state regulations to accomplish key business objectives. I have further showcased my abilities to resolve complex human capital challenges by developing talent best practices, designing progressive compensation and benefits programs, and positioning various businesses for long-term growth.I have a proven track record providing high-level expertise across HR and championing the employee experience driving behavioral and cultural change. I am a natural problem-solver; recognized for identifying and resolving issues. I stive to consistently remain passionate for displaying a highly focused and motivated attitude.I have a reputation for discretion, integrity, exceptional judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail with remarkable leadership capabilities, identifying and mitigating areas of risks, and executing change. I consider myself to be a target-driven and enthusiastic person with confidence, with a love to take on challenges, and always striving for excellence.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief People Officer

   Carolina Panthers

   Feb 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Head of HR for 2 sports entities within Tepper Sports & Entertainment: parent company for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club.

Education

• Dallas Theological Seminary

  Master of Arts in Christian Education, MACE

  2017

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Executive MBA, Leading People and Teams

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor of Science, Business Admin. / HR Management

• Christian Coach Institute

  Certified Professional Life Coach, Christian Life Coaching

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management

Skills

• Coaching
• Talent Management
• Interviewing
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Training
• Management
• Team Building
• Hiring
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Eeo
• Fmla
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• U.s. Family and Medical Leave Act (Fmla)
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Onboarding
• Succession Planning
• Program Management
• Retail
• Employee Engagement