James D. Schmitt

Co-founder of a social enterprise firm that assists clients to asses, evaluate and develop their management systems at the corporate, division, and field program levels in conformance with national and international quality management standards. Successfully led client engagement efforts to implement human rights and quality assurance management systems for company operations in complex operating environments including West Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

• Corporate Division Business Line DIrector. Developed the division’s long-range strategic plan and annual goals, objectives, and strategies. • Led division growth over three years from less than $100,000 of program operations to over $6,000,000 in annual program funds. Appointed to the company’s executive leadership committee in 2009.

Developed strategic support strategies for a leading global provider of premium protective security services and training. Coordinated with affiliated company staff and stakeholders located in 38 counties.

Provided managing guidance and oversight to the operating staff of an international trade association comprised of private sector firms operating in post-conflict and crisis environments around the world.

Thesis: Sarajevo Redux: Socio-Spatial Outcomes and the Perpetuation of Fragility in the Post-Conflict City

Entrepreneurship, International Program Management, Corporate Venture Capital