Mark Smith

Mark V. Smith

Biography

            “Curator of a Bigger Vision Within,” Mark Smith specializes in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life. His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey” of his life, resonates with everyone at our core personally and professionally.

           Smith served as Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association), and former RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) facilitator for the Department of Labor. Mark also was recognized as nationally acclaimed Workforce Development Trainer during his tenure at the Center for Urban Families in Baltimore Maryland. In those previous roles, he used his gift of sharing words of perseverance that helped individuals push forward through adversity. Mark has received standing ovations when he spoke on topics such as GROWTH, PURPOSE. LEGACY at venues across the country which led to his TEDx debut in March 2023. An alumnus of The Ohio State University, he has strong passion for mentoring, and now resides with his wife in Laurel, MD.

Currently, he is the Manager, Career Services at Employ Prince George’s, a national recognized pioneer in the Workforce Industry who’s success is model throughout the United States.

With his podcast “The Process,” he outlines and breaks down SITUATIONS we all go through, and offers insight on methods to weather the storms in life. Known for his clever use of acronyms within his messages, Smith gives listeners a way to remember key points as we GROW FORWARD. Mark’s vision statement of “Your Why is Greater Than Your Situation Which is Part of Your PROCESS,” gives us the perspective that we are always GROWING.