GWENDOLYN J. SMITH, PMP, MSTM

Gwendolyn J. Smith is the founder and CEO of Cornerstone Association, Inc. Gwendolyn has more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Business Development, and Training/Facilitation. In 2004, she founded Cornerstone Association, Inc. as a non-profit community service organization, with 501(c) 3 tax-exemption.

Gwendolyn’s professional education and certifications include:

• Masters of Science in Technology Management (MSTM)

Mercer University         Atlanta, GA

• Bachelor of Science: Major: Mathematics; Minor: Computer Science

University of Alabama in Birmingham    Birmingham, Alabama

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Georgia REAL Enterprises and YoungBiz Entrepreneurship Trainer Certifications
• Federal Grantwriting Certification
• Federal Contracting Certification
• Microsoft Office Suites Certification

Gwendolyn’s consulting career includes contracting with federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, as well as collaborating with faith/community-based organizations. As a certified business development/entrepreneurship trainer, she also serves as an adjunct professor for Atlanta Metropolitan College where she provides instructional workshops and lecture seminars at local venues throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan.

Her professional strengths include, but are not limited to:

• Training and facilitation skills and certifications
• Development and maintenance of training materials
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Several Train-the-Trainer certifications
• Strategic analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Proactive customer service skills
• Proven leadership abilities
• Proficient communications skills (written/verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and mentor/direct others
• Technical training, support, testing, and report generation
• Development and maintenance of training materials
• Strong PC hardware and software knowledge

Ms. Smith’s volunteerism and dedicated community service with civic organizations includes over 10 years as a Girl Scout leader, officer/leadership positions with her local College Alumni Chapter and several church ministries.

Her professional affiliations include:

• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)
• Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
• Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Atlanta, Georgia
• Association of Informed and Dedicated Sisters (A.I.D.S.) Committee of Middle Georgia.

Recent awards/recognitions:
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Finalist for the Rising Star Award
Healthcare Georgia Foundation – Finalist for the Community Service Volunteer Award