Christopher Smith
Indianapolis
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director at Indiana Department of Natural Resources, adept in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded major projects, enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in fostering collaborations and implementing effective policies, demonstrating exceptional leadership and public relations skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
03.2021 - Current
- Oversight of the agency's forward facing programs including State Parks, Fish & Wildlife, Forestry, Nature Preserves, Communications and Land Acquisition.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with agency's mission and vision.
- Oversee project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to facilitate successful collaborations on joint projects.
Deputy Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
05.2013 - 03.2021
- Oversight of the agency's regulatory programs including Reclamation, Oil & Gas, Historic Preservation & Archeology, Entomology & Plant Pathology, and Communications.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members and industry.
- Collaborated with industry and partner agencies to develop policy and address issues.
- Development of a water portal and single permit application to improved coordination with IDEM and improve the customer experience.
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
Legislative Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Enhanced legislative processes by analyzing and evaluating proposed legislation for potential impact on stakeholders.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to draft, review, and revise legislation for optimal effectiveness and compliance.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in increased support for critical initiatives.
- Oversaw the successful implementation of passed legislation, monitoring progress and addressing any challenges that arose.
Education
Criminology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Public relations
- Workforce planning
- Change management
- Program implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
Appointments
Great Lakes Commission - 2021 to Current.
Natural Resources Trustee for Indiana - 2021 to Current.
Interstate Mining Compact Commission - 2014 to Current.
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Commission - 2015 to 2021.
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resource Regional Body - 2015 to 2021.
Timeline
Deputy Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
03.2021 - Current
Deputy Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
05.2013 - 03.2021
Legislative Director
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
08.2008 - 05.2013
Criminology
Indiana State University
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