James Smart is a distinguished senior-manager who possesses versatile experience in team creation and management, conflict management, program evaluation, and strategic planning. He has been associated with various organizations, including the University of Miami, where he served as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs for Housing Strategic Initiatives, Executive Director of Housing & Residential Life, and Director of the Toppel Career Center. With a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctoral Course Work specializing in Higher Education Administration from the University of Miami and the University of South Carolina respectively, James is a competent professional who has a breadth of knowledge across diverse fields. He has also worked as Director of Administration at the University of South Carolina. His goal-oriented approach and expertise in creating effective teams complement his strengths in crisis management, assessment, and team-building.