Dr. Earl R. Smith II

I build management teams for turn-around situations. Most of my work is for investors who are realizing poorer results than acceptable. I have also worked with management teams looking to buy out the existing owners.

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Specialties:

Dr. Smith is a proven senior executive, successful entrepreneur, published author and public speaker. He serves on boards of directors and advisory boards or as a strategic advisor to CEOs. Dr. Smith specializes in leadership development and advising management on leadership styles which make them more effective leaders. He also works as an executive and/or life coach in the areas of personal growth and spirituality.

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Experience

Strategic Advisor

CSNW

(Telecommunications industry)

February 2009 — Present (6 months)

Dr. Smith acts as a strategic advisor to the Chairman of the Board and President of CSNW. CNS LLC is a Virginia based System Engineering Services firm focused on the research, design, integration, and implementation of Information Technology (IT), Software Systems, Database Architectures, and Interactive Multi-media Instruction (IMI) for the Federal Government, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Commercial customers. They have a 20-year legacy in assessing, formulating and deploying Data Processing, Communications, and Networking infrastructures with secure quick-response solutions, customized applications development, and professional IT services worldwide. Their engineers and specialists satisfy technical, logistical and training missions vital to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the United States interests abroad. CNS maintains facilities in Rockville, Maryland and Springfield, Virginia.
Author

Dream Walk: Parables for the Living

(Writing and Editing industry)

October 2008 — Present (10 months)

This is a book about dreaming and thinking - authenticity and inauthenticity. The first section - Dream Walking - relates an extended conversation between Raven and Wolverine. Their talk comes about as a result of an experience that Wolverine has had with Thrush. Wolverine’s question to Raven is actually Thrush’s question to Wolverine. But, as you will no doubt find, the question is different for each of them - as it is different for Raven. The question at the end of the section, however, is only for the reader.

The second section - Dream Food - is a collection of ‘dreaming’ pieces. Each short chapter ends with a question. Although most of the questions appear rather simple, I assure you that they are not. They are the dreaming pieces of the dreaming pieces. The more time you spend with them, the richer your dreams will become.
Strategic Advisor

White Glove Restaurant Services

(Facilities Services industry)

October 2008 — Present (10 months)

White Glove offers the industry’s most thorough kitchen exhaust cleaning service to a variety of eating establishments, including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, country clubs, and more. Our cleaning is in strict adherence with NFPA 96 standards requiring that all components of your system be cleaned to bare metal to guarantee the complete removal of grease and oily residue.
Strategic Advisor

Metro Capital LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Capital Markets industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

METRO CAPITAL offers the highest quality of financial services as Balance Sheet Surgeons. Crafting settlements – and infusing cash - since 1994, we have put many millions of $’s back into creditors’ accounts – and saved hundreds of companies from Bankruptcy!
Chairman, Advisory Board

Ordia Solutions Inc

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Ordia Solutions, a leading provider of advanced collaboration tools and interoperability solutions, is taking a leadership role in the development and fielding of disruptive technologies such as the Mobile Tactical Collaboration System™ (MTCS) to deliver a force multiplier advantage to law enforcement, fire/EMS, and search and rescue personnel in their courageous efforts to secure and protect the homeland
Chief Herfer

Cigar Watch

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Think Tanks industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Cigar Watch provides no-nonsense cigar ratings, information on how to smoke a cigar and enjoy the experience and tips on how to identify fake cigars. We are a cigar club whose members contribute reviews of their favorite stogies and rant or rave about their experiences with smokes. Our website is http://www.CigarWatch.info.
Author
Amazing Pace:Turbo-Charged Business Development (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Executive Office industry)

August 2007 — Present (2 years)

New Book On Business Development: Amazing Pace shows you how to turbo-charge business development. Over decades of experience as a CEO, board member and senior advisor, the author has developed a unique approach to turbo-charging business development. It involves: 1) a board of advisors, which is populated by very senior people who are dedicated to driving the top line; 2) a different approach to resourcing and organizing a company’s senior management team; and 3) an approach that focuses on building revenue in large chunks. This book shows you how it’s done. It will also help you avoid the pitfalls and leverage the strengths of your company. And this really works! An autographed copy of the book can be purchased at http://www.dr-smith.com
President

Shoal N Reef: An International Fishing Club

(Sports industry)

September 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 4 months)

Shoal N Reef is dedicated to:

Helping you become a more sucessful fisherman
Advancing the sport of fishing - particularly saltwater gamefishing
Organizing members-only fishing trips to the greatest fishing spots on the globe
Providing its members with access to the latest information on destinations, equiptment, imaging and fishing strategies
Providing a place where fishermen can meet and exchange information and fishing stories
Supporting conservation and catch-and-release tournaments

Registration is free – get immediate access to such useful information as fishing knot tutorials, fish identification, weather forecasting, the best fishing techniques and much, much more. Then visit the site regularly, we are always adding new content.

Join the Shoal N Reef Fishing Club and receive discounts on fishing equipment, travel, destinations and invitations to the ‘Members Only’ fishing trips to the best fishing holes in the world.
Member, Board of Directors

Board Bench

(Executive Office industry)

February 2008 — September 2008 (8 months)

Board Bench focuses on improving board performance through a series of proprietary tools including assessment, gap-analysis and succession planning. Board Bench provides a detailed analysis a company’s board – an analysis which serves as a basis for a strategic plan for its augmentation and development. The company then provides support in implementing and monitoring that plan.
Radio Personality

Washington Ear

(Broadcast Media industry)

February 2008 — June 2008 (5 months)

Washington Ear provides radio and recorded readings of newspaper and magazine articles and other programs for the blind.
Executive Director

Longview

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)

January 1997 — February 2008 (11 years 2 months)

Longview, Executive Director (January 1997 to Present): (www.lngvw.com) Longview specializes in building and managing Advisory Boards as business development engines. Using our proprietary approach we can help you unlock the true potential of your company. Our Boards are made up of very experiences and well connected individuals who have been chosen with your company’s specific needs, strengths and capabilities in mind. They contribute by helping you to increase both your revenue and the average size of your sales. We offer a free consultation.

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Education

University of Strathclyde

PhD , Political and Social Theory , 1993 — 1996

Developed an alternative to comparative cultural analysis
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management

MMS , Organization Development , 1969 — 1971

Focused on new business management, change management, dynamic modeling and technology transfer
University of Texas

BBA , Management , September 1968 — May 1969

Paid assistant to the Dean of Liberal Arts, organized two independant student societies and a student-run faculty rating system.
The University of Connecticut

BA , Chemistry , 1962 — 1965

Dual major in chemistry and physics

Additional Information

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Websites:

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Interests:

Fishing, Travel, Organizing Fishing Trips, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Political & Social Theory, Entrepreneurship, Venture Finance, Complexity Theory, Innovation, Venture Funding, M&A, Private Equity and the occasional revolution

Dr. Earl R. Smith II’s Groups:

MIT Alfred P. Sloan School of Management, Alumnae Association Member
The Technology Management Education Association (TMEDA) (www.tmeda.org), member, Northern Virginia Cigar Club
Red Herring (www.redherring.com, Member
Tidal Fish (www.tidalfish.com) , Non-Commercial Member

Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
Executive Suite
Cleantech Venture Capital
A U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs Group
Venture Capital Syndicate
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
Venture Capital Cafe (+3900 Members)
Turnaround Management Association
Hedge Fund Group (HFG)
Private Equity Investment Group
Venture Capital
Global Private Equity & Venture Capital
CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community
First Tuesday
Mergers & Acquisitions
CEO Crossing
VENTURE CAPITAL EUROPE
Southern California Venture Capital Community
MIT Sloan School of Management Alumni
CEO/ CIO/COE/COO/CFO/Head/VP/ Director/President Level - Senior Leadership Group
Interim Partners
Global Executive Exchange
Turnaround Specialists
Venture Capital Group
Shutdown & Turnaround Management Professionals
Restructuring and Turnaround Management
Turnaround Management, Restructuring & Distressed Debt (OPEN TO ALL)
Corporate Renewal & Turnarounds
Biotech Investment Group
Financial Management Consultants
Deal Flow Network™
Venture Capital & Deal Flow - by Jorge Olson
Next Generation Development & Infrastructures Consortium
Executive Roundtable
Northern Virginia Technology Council
Alaska Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Group
Board Member Services