Ezekiel Smith

Nonprofit Development

Talent

Dallas, DallasMember since June 3, 2025

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

About

I am an Army Officer making the transition into nonprofit development and event management. My expertise lies in coordinating high-impact events, nurturing donor relationships, and aligning organizational objectives with community engagement strategies. I have a deep passion for civic history, and firmly believe in the transformative power of storytelling to connect individuals to a greater purpose.

I am actively seeking opportunities to support institutions that focus on preservation, education, and inspiration.

Experience

Headquarters Company Executive Officer

U.S. Army | August 2024 - Present

Managed the maintenance schedules, logistical operations, and training programs for a team of 180 personnel, overseeing a fleet of 78 vehicles (both tracked and wheeled) and maintaining 200 pieces of equipment, including weapon systems.
Oversaw the logistical planning and coordination for transporting over 120 vehicles and containers, valued at over $60 million, from Fort Bliss, Texas, to Nowa Deba Poland.
Organized and oversaw maintenance operations by collaborating with teams across the organization, ensuring that all equipment and vehicles achieved full operational functionality before deployment to Europe.
Coordinated a seamless leadership transition during redeployment efforts while overseeing the inventory of the largest collection of assets in the Brigade and ensuring efficient reintegration procedures.

Armored Mortar Platoon Leader

U.S. Army | May 2023 – August 2024

Managed a team responsible for operating 120 mm mortars, providing accurate indirect fire support for Battalion missions during global deployment operations, while overseeing the use of equipment valued at over $3 billion.
Supervised the training programs and well-being of a team of 23 personnel, ensuring their preparedness and boosting overall morale within the unit.
Created and implemented physical security strategies at both Company and Battalion levels, enhancing overall preparedness and achieving the Brigade's top security rating.

M1A2 Abrams Platoon Leader

U.S. Army | September 2022 – May 2023

Supervised the overall preparedness and operational capabilities of 19 personnel, ensuring their training, well-being, safety, discipline, professional growth, and successful deployment to simulated combat environments.
Oversaw the strategic planning, logistical coordination, and operational deployment of five M1A2 SEPV2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, collectively valued at over $17.6 million.
Directed the deployment of a platoon and executed extensive combat exercises in a simulated high-threat environment, achieving the highest performance and effectiveness within the Battalion.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive maintenance strategy, ensuring all equipment remained fully operational during numerous

S1 OIC (Human Resource Director)

U.S. Army | May 2022 - September 2022

Led training operations for IPPS-A brown-out, preparing the administrative team to ensure seamless transition and system functionality, resulting in 100% readiness during system downtime.
Managed mailroom operations, processing and distributing over 500 official documents and packages weekly to 300 personnel, achieving zero errors in delivery and improving operational efficiency.
Responsible for daily operations to include processing of awards, evaluations, finance actions, promotions, postal operations, personnel accountability, strength reporting, and unit administration.

Grant Coordinator & Social Media Management

Barth House Ministries, TN | January 2021- May 2021

Co-founder of the Barth House, instrumental in creating the Episcopal Student Ministry Student Association.
Lead Student Involvement Coordination for four separate education institutions.
Spearheaded for Social Media Management and spurred social media growth in engagement in access of 2,000%.
Responsible for application and implementation of three grants.