Jamal Smith M.ed.

Jamal Smith, M.Ed., PHR has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Jamal currently works at Checkr, Inc. as a People Experience Manager, responsible for managing and enhancing the employee experience. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Learning & Development Specialist at Checkr, Inc., where they successfully implemented the adoption of the employee learning experience platform, resulting in a significant increase in engagement and utilization.

Before their time at Checkr, Inc., Jamal worked as a Learning And Development Specialist at Inflection, a Checkr company. Jamal also gained experience as a Sales Development Representative at Motorola Solutions and as an Elementary School Teacher at the Dallas Independent School District.

Jamal's early career focused on higher education. Jamal served as an SFA 101 Freshman Success Seminar Instructor at Stephen F. Austin State University, where they supported first-generation college students in their transition to university life. Jamal also held the role of Director, Student Affairs Programs (New Student Orientation), overseeing the university-wide onboarding and orientation process for thousands of new students.

Prior to their time at Stephen F. Austin State University, Jamal worked as the Coordinator of New Student & Family Programs at the University of Texas at Tyler and as the Coordinator of Admissions Communications and a University Recruiter at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Overall, Jamal Smith, M.Ed., PHR brings a wealth of experience in employee experience management, learning and development, sales, teaching, and higher education program management.

Jamal Smith, M.Ed., PHR, has a strong educational background. Jamal obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Following this, they pursued a Master of Education degree in Secondary Education & Adult Learning from the same university, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Jamal has also acquired several certifications. Jamal achieved the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI in April 2023. Jamal has also obtained an ATD Training Certificate from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Furthermore, Jamal has completed the Essential New Skills in Learning & Development course and the Project Management Reinvented for Non-Project Managers course, both through LinkedIn.