Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several years. Christopher most recently worked at JumpStart Inc. as the Director of Preferred Partnerships, starting in September 2022. Prior to this role, they held the position of Senior Deal Flow Manager at the same company, starting in July 2017.

Before joining JumpStart Inc., Christopher served as the President of Roads Ahead et al. since 2010. The role description involved guiding individuals along various paths.

Before their presidency, Christopher worked as a Business Development Coordinator at Operation HOPE from May 2015 to July 2017. Prior to that, they served as an Economic Development Specialist at Lorain County Community Development from May 2014 to May 2015.

In addition, Christopher held the position of Relationship Manager at the Economic and Community Development Institute from October 2012 to July 2013. Christopher also worked as the Project Ready 2.0 Site Coordinator at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland from September 2010 to June 2011.

Earlier in their career, Christopher gained experience as an Intellectual Property Assistant/Market Research Analyst at AlphaMicron, Inc. from January 2008 to January 2010, focusing on patent research, trademark searches, and marketing through social media.

Christopher also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center For Public Administration and Public Policy from September 2005 to September 2007. Prior to that, Christopher served as a Courtroom IT Specialist/Bailiff at the Cleveland Heights Municipal Court from May 2004 to September 2005.

Christopher's early work experience includes serving as a Student Supervisor of Intramural Sports at the University of Toledo Intramural Sports Department from October 1998 to April 2004.

Christopher Smith obtained their Master's of Public Administration in Public Management from Kent State University. Christopher pursued this degree from 2005 to 2007.