Project Manager Management

Stephanie Smith

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Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership – University of Phoenix – March 2010

Master of Business Administration – Alabama A&M University – July 1992

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of Louisville – August 1988

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – Present Lecturer /Practitioner for Business and Diversity

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

Teaches two sections of Principles of Management classes with 45 students in

each section.

Works directly with the Dean of Cameron Business School in the

development and execution of program and activities in support of promoting

diversity.

Mentors over 25 students for acceptance into the Cameron School of

Business.

Develops relationships with businesses and community organizations to build

a network with the Cameron School of Business.

Works with campus departments to develop working relationships, in support

of student retention efforts. Serves as faculty advisor for pre-business and

business students in the development of individual schedules and coursework

throughout their sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Serves as a member of the Diversity Council.

Participates on the Cameron School of Business Scholarship Committee.

Served as co-program manager for the 2012 Youth Entrepreneurship

Program.

Participated on AOL committee for development of exit exam for graduating

seniors.

Created a benchmarking database and report for tracking the student

composition within the Cameron School of Business.

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2008 – 2011 Management Consultant

Axis Management, LLC

Columbus, Ohio

Consulted with small business owners to develop leadership training for staff.

Developed strategic and operating plans for the growth of small businesses in

the public sector.

Re-engineered organizational processes and procedures to streamline

operations for efficiencies and the elimination of redundancies.

Established organizational structures for small to mid-sized businesses.

Analyzed business operations, in an effort to ensure alignment with strategic

goals.

Developed and facilitated “New Entrepreneur” Workshops to assist in the

development of new businesses.

Researched industries and markets to determine viability for small, minority,

and women business owners.

2007 – 2008 Small Business Manager – Management Analyst II

Department of Public Utilities

Columbus, Ohio

Assisted in the management of a $2.5B capital improvement project which

encompassed engineering, construction management, business development,

and training.

Developed an operational plan for the inclusion of diverse businesses, in

contracting opportunities with the City of Columbus.

Translated operational plans into goals aligned with the City of Columbus,

Department of Public Utilities, and the Equal Business Opportunity

Commission Office.

Re-engineered the proposal development and review process for the

acquisition of professional services.

Participated on proposal review teams, as a voting member for all divisions of

the department.

Served as a liaison between consultants and subconsultants under contract

with the department.

1997 – 2007 Project Manager / Equal Business Opportunity Specialist II

Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office (EBOCO)

Columbus, Ohio

Developed and managed a matrix initiative to create a synergistic approach to

accomplishing the goals of the Department of Public Utilities and EBOCO,

pertaining to contracting opportunities.

Assisted in the development, implementation and administration of

departmental budgets in excess of $6M.

Developed working relationships with international, national, and local

businesses, as a component of a strategic initiative to expand the contracting

opportunities within the marketplace.

Assisted the Executive Director in the development and implementation of

the annual strategic plans, each year for seven years.

Developed and facilitated an annual Trade Fair and Conference for five years.

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Developed and facilitated leadership forums and training sessions for

minority & women-owned businesses resulting in the increased utilization on

public sector contracts by 25%.

Served as a project manager for a citywide initiative transitioning the

hardcopy purchasing/accounting system to an electronic system.

Served as a liaison between EBOCO and 12 other city departments to create a

collaborative environment.

Managed a staff of 6 salaried and hourly personnel.

Managed a joint initiative of government organizations such as SCORE and

Small Business Development Centers to assist small business owners in the

development of plans for growth in the private and public sectors.

Trained departmental personnel for the participation on proposal review

teams, for the acquisition of professional services.

Trained city personnel on the use of (2) customized software packages for the

acquisition of services and the tracking of designated business sectors.

PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES OR MEETINGS

2012 American WaterWorks Association Annual Conference and Exposition

Navigating through the Labyrinth

Dallas, Texas

2011 American WaterWorks Association Annual Conference and Exposition

Achieving Diversity in Organizational Leadership

Bringing Human Resources into the Promotion Process

Washington, DC

2008 National Society of Black Engineers Annual Conference

All about Business: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Columbus, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2012 Youth Entrepreneurship Program

University of North Carolina Wilmington – Cameron School of Business

Keynote Speaker and Facilitator

Leadership for Entrepreneurs

Harvest Time International – Wilmington, North Carolina

Keynote Speaker

Branding & Marketing

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2011 GearUp

University of North Carolina Wilmington – School of Nursing

Presenter

Money Matters

2009 CCI Board – Columbus, Ohio

Keynote Speaker

Female Leadership and the Global Marketplace

2007 Women in Public Service – Columbus, Ohio

Keynote Speaker

Leadership vs. Management – Is there a Difference?

2006 City of Columbus Public Utilities Business Fair – Columbus, Ohio

Presenter

Embracing Cultural Differences in Business & Diversity in Leadership

2005 City of Columbus Business Expo & Fair – Columbus, Ohio

Presenter

Inclusiveness and Diversity in Contracting

Barriers to Inclusiveness in Leadership & Business

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / RECOGNITION

Memberships

2012 Academy of Management

2002 Project Diversity Leadership – Columbus, Ohio

United Way of Central Ohio

Recognition

2012 Speaker Recognition – Dallas, Texas

American WaterWorks Association

2011 Speaker Recognition – Washington, DC

American WaterWorks Association

2012 Impact Recognition – UNC Wilmington

2011 Impact Recognition – UNC Wilmington

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