Alexis J. Smith (Principal and Senior Consultant, Next Generation Professional Services) is originally from Fort Washington (Southern Prince George's County), Maryland. She is an honors graduate with an educational background in Journalism/Public Relations/Advertising (Temple University) and American Studies (University of Maryland at Baltimore County). Alexis J. Smith honed her professional expertise in the field of business operations and administrative management while contributing to the successful administrative operations of learning institutions, E-commerce companies, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Her administrative knowledge-base includes specialties in Office Administration, Business Development, Customer Service/Client Relations, Marketing/Public Relations, Writing, Researching and Reporting. (See www.hirealexis.com)Alexis J. Smith is a Certified Life Skills Instructor and maintains a strong commitment to community and Parent/Child advocacy initiatives. She i