Nicole Smith

Nicole Antoinette Smith, author, publisher, founder of the Suwanee Festival of Books, and owner of Faith Books & MORE Publishing is a multi-talented Warrior Mom of one. After leading large teams in corporate America for 17 years, Nicole launched Faith Books & MORE in June 2009 by faith as promised in her life verse - I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8). She believes writers have an obligation to preserve their thoughts, experiences, creativity, and most importantly faith in print, as well as other forms of media.

Nicole is a results driven Information Technology Professional with multi-faceted technology experience leading large implementation engagements. She has experience working directly with and presenting to C-level executive leadership with strong leadership qualifications in management and planning, developing processes, building high performance teams, and managing innovation. Nicole is recognized as a perceptive leader with demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team of professionals. She has twenty years of experience in Executive Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Program Management, Software Quality Assurance, and Business Analysis. In-depth working knowledge and hands-on experience in Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance methodologies and tools, managing SaaS, Clouding Computing, and eCommerce projects.

Nicole earned her Master of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University, and her Bachelor of Business Administration degree (with majors in both Management Information Systems and Marketing) while playing basketball on a scholarship at Ohio University.

Nicole is a member of Free Chapel in Gainesville, GA. She is an independent Business Consultant, professional Writer, and Adjunct College Professor. She currently resides in Suwanee, GA with her son Joshan, an aspiring film director.