National Conservative Political Activist
Springfield, Missouri Area
- Current
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- National Political Director at Conservative Solutions
- Member / Activist at #dontgo Movement
- Editor at ARRA News Service
- Owner at Agora Associates
- Past
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- Program Coordinator & Asst. Professor of Workforce Education at Southern Illinois University
- Director, Center for Business, Industry & Workforce Development at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
- Academic Program Chair & Graduate Prof. of Management at Florida Institute of Technology
- Director, European F-16 Co-production Program at United States Air Force
- Education
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- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- University of Oklahoma
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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Dr.Bill Smith’s Summary
Dr. Bill Smith bio is available online at his website: Agora Associates - http://www.agora-assoc.com
Political Activist
Internet Editor, Writer & Blogger
Website Designer
Former Graduate Professor in the following disciplines:
International Business
Acquisition & Contract Management
Specialization: Cost & Pricing
Negotiation
Professional Certifications from NCMA
Fellow, National Contract Management Assoc (NCMA)
Certified Cost Analyst, Institute for Cost Analysis
Quality Management / SPC & Six Sigma
Served as Arkansas Quality Award Examiner
Former Asst Professor Education & Workforce Development
Professional Trainer & Former member ASTD
Former Senior DOD Acquisitions Contracts Instructor / Trainer
Former Quality Control Trainer Fortune 50 Company
Founder Small Business and Industry Development Center
Former Director of $2 Billion European F-16 Co-Production Program
Published research & professional articles
Dr.Bill Smith’s Specialties:
political activist, contracting & acquisition, negotiaton, cost & pricing, quality control, training and development, website development,
Dr.Bill Smith’s Experience
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National Political Director
Conservative Solutions
(Political Organization industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Conservative Solutions "The Let’s Get This Right" http://www.letsgetthisright.com, an organization with volunteers / supporters all dedicated to Republican political activism. The goal of Let’s Get This Right is to provide financial, online and “boots on the ground” volunteer support candidates.
Conservative Solutions is incorporated and in the process of forming a PAC. It is not affiliated with any candidate, candidate committee, the RNC, NRSC or NRCC.
Note, I volunteer in this position without pay. -
Member / Activist
#dontgo Movement
(Political Organization industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
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Editor
ARRA News Service
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)
News and politic commentary for social, moral, fiscal and national security Conservatives who believe in God, family & country & are working together to upholding the traditional family values, principles & ideals. Syndicated; subscribe for free at http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/
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Owner
Agora Associates
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Wine and Spirits industry)
August 1989 — Present (20 years)
Agora Associates, http://www.agora-assoc.com, offers consulting, training, problem resolution, web site management and other services. Services benefit small or large businesses, industry, public or private schools, government and health care agencies, nonprofit charitable organizations, and prospective entrepreneurs. The focus is on adding value, improving operations, establishing quality client services, developing a competitive advantage and helping our clients achieve their goals and objectives.
Agora Associates is home of Dr. Bill Smith who is also is a writer and editor for numerous political online news sites. Dr Smith has extensive experience in International business and acquisition,. He retired both from the Air Force and as a University professor having taught in numerous disciplines: in International Business, Acquisition and Contract Mgmt, Eduction and Training, and Quality Management. -
Program Coordinator & Asst. Professor of Workforce Education
Southern Illinois University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years)
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Director, Center for Business, Industry & Workforce Development
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
(Education Management industry)
August 1997 — June 1999 (1 year 11 months)
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Academic Program Chair & Graduate Prof. of Management
Florida Institute of Technology
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1988 — July 1990 (2 years)
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Director, European F-16 Co-production Program
United States Air Force
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
July 1985 — August 1988 (3 years 2 months)
Director, Acquisition & Contracting, European F-16 Co-production Program in Brussels, Belgium. Oversight: $2 billion production, research, development & repair operations & $350 million in plant equipment at 35 plants in Belgium, Denmark, Norway & The Netherlands. Led multinational team: production, engineering, purchasing, quality, property management, transportation & flight operations.
Dr.Bill Smith’s Education
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ph.D. , Philosophy - Education (Workforce Education & Development) , 1982 — 1985
Authored Dissertation - "A History of the Initial Development of the 1982 Job Training Partnership Act" (June 1985)
Purpose of the study was to prepare a narrative account of the significant events and individual actions which had a direct bearing on the conceptualization, development, and initial enactment of the 1982 Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The study begins with events on May 19, 1981 with documented major congressional issues of concern in reformatting employment and training policies and detail criticism of the Comprehensive Employment Act (CETA). The study ends with President Ronald Reagan signing the JTPA act into law on October 13, 1982. Both primary and secondary data was collected.- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Delta Kappa Note: Completed Graduate Program and Research while assigned as Asst. Professor of Aerospace Military Studies (teaching Military Political Science courses), Commander and Administrative officer at the AFROTC Detachment at SIUC.
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Air Force Institute of Technology
MS , Logistics Mgmt & Procurement , 1975 — 1976
Thesis: Co-Authored - "A Taxonomy of Cost Estimating Characteristics As Applied to An Aircraft Replenishment Investment Spares Model" (June 1976).
Research explored ways of improving cost estimating methodology by the development of a taxonomy of cost estimating characteristics which may be used as a guide in constructing and evaluating cost estimating models. A guide was developed on a framework of systems theory and applied to the construction of a conceptual model designed to estimate replenishment investment spares budgetary requirements for the Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) in support of major weapons systems acquisitions. The taxonomy was then used to evaluate the conceptual model and the present AFLC replenishment spares model for fighter aircraft. The research demonstrated the usefulness of the taxonomy and concluded that budgetary estimates for replenishment investment spares could be improved.- Activities and Societies:
- Graduated With Distinction; Research selected by the USAF for special attention and tracking and authors briefed final research at the Pentagon.
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University of Oklahoma
BBA , Production Management , 1971
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Post Doctorial study in Education & Training
Additional Information
Dr.Bill Smith’s Websites:
Dr.Bill Smith’s Interests:
conservative politics, blogging, golfing, designing websites,
Dr.Bill Smith’s Groups:
National Contracts Management Association, NCMA, USGA, ...
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The University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business Alumni and Students Association -
Republican Professionals: "Politics on the Rocks" -
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Alumni -
US Military Veterans Network -
The Official University of Oklahoma Alumni Group -
Republican National Committee -
Americans for Prosperity -
Phi Delta Kappa International Members -
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale -
Republican Party -
University of Oklahoma Alumni Association -
National Rifle Association (NRA) -
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship -
Conservative Networking -
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale -
Campaigns & Elections' Politics magazine -
Support Our Troops -
The Heritage Foundation -
2008 Republican National Convention -
Republican Grassroots Activists -
The Eagle Foundation -
Conservative Sphere -
Team Sarah -
National Republican Congressional Committee -
Military Support Network at Inspiring Alliance -
Clapham Community -
GOPsavers -
National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA)
Dr.Bill Smith’s Honors:
Retired USAF Officer - numerous decorations and awards
Fellow, National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
Certified Cost Analyst, Institute of Cost Analyst
Dr.Bill Smith’s Contact Settings
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