Teresa Smith, Account Representative
The DRS Corporate Connections Account Representative is a regional employment resource providing services to Tennessee businesses. This single point of contact will assist employers in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. Additional services to companies include training, technical assistance, and consultation. Account Representatives specialize in working with Tennessee employers to promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The services are funded by the TN Division of Rehabilitation Services and administered by The University of Tennessee.
Teresa Smith joined DRS Corporate Connections as the TN DRS Region 1 Account Representative in June 2003. She is a graduate from East Tennessee State University where she received her BBA in human resources management. Teresa has over nine years of human resources experience. She was the Human Resources Manager at Hurd Corporation in Greeneville, TN where she was responsible for contract administration in a 200-employee union manufacturing facility.
In the position of Human Resources Manager for Best Manufacturing in Johnson City, TN, she managed a dynamic workforce, hired over 400 employees, and developed contingent workforce strategies. During this time, Teresa recruited and hired several employees with disabilities. In both positions, she was responsible for legal compliance including ADA, hiring, training, benefits, workers’ compensation and the safety/environmental programs. Teresa is a member of the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, the Kingsport Area Chamber and the Greene County Partnership.
Teresa Smith