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Tracey Smith holds a BMath degree in Applied Mathematics and a MASc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada specializing in numerical modeling. She also holds an MBA from Texas Christian University in the U.S. specializing in forecasting, operational analysis and supply chain. She currently works for a global Fortune 100 company as a Business Strategist.

Tracey provides a wide variety of strategic data assessment services and has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Engineering. She was born in the U.K. and has worked in both Canada and the U.S. Her company, Numerical Insights LLC, helps clients make better business decisions by utilizing strategic, data-driven techniques. Using tools such as data analysis and the creation of visualization dashboards, she helps companies focus their efforts on those decisions which will yield the most value or reduce risk.

Tracey presents on a variety of business topics at conferences and seminars, primarily on the strategic benefits of data analysis and its value to the organization. Her most recent presentations have been on the topic of Global Strategic Workforce Planning and addressing future gaps in the workforce. Her presentations combine strategic theory with real-world implementation.

Tracey has been implementing global strategic workforce planning for a Fortune 100 company headquartered in the United States. This work includes setting the standard processes and educating HR professionals on the linkages between strategic workforce planning and other functional areas such as succession planning, talent management, competency development, training, recruitment, finance and operations.

Tracey released a book in July 2012 entitled: “Data Driven Decision Making for Small Businesses: Unleashing the Power of Information to Drive Business Growth.”

ISBN-10: 1470187450
ISBN-13: 978-1470187453

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