Michael L. Stewart, MBA, MFP
P.O. Box *****., Raleigh, NC 27675 ? 919-***-**** (H)
mailto:***************@***.*** 919-***-**** (C)
Profile
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. Highly-experienced senior -level financial and general management
professional with an exceptional track record of developing outstanding
results through empowering and coaching employees at all levels. As a
tactical roll up the sleeves professional manager, I am committed to
developing unification cross-functionally for maximum production,
profitability and performances. My extensive work in finance, operations,
client executive management and business development in technology,
consulting, large enterprises and asset management firms inspired me into
developing patented and industry leading processes. Small or large teams,
static assets, portfolio management or workforce, let me demonstrate how to
deliver a strong ROI from all asset classes.
As a C-Level client development leader who fosters profitable ventures
through extensive planning, timely and flawless service delivery, it is my
tenet to embrace diversity along with steadfastly focusing on continuous
quality management improvement and a closely monitored P&L.
Expertise
. Financial Planning
. Executive Asset Management
. Operational Processes
. Resource Management
. Procurement Management
. Operational Management
. Cash Flow Management
. Risk Management
. Process Management
. TQM, ISO 9000, Six Sigma
Experience
The Carolinas Financial Network - (2014-Present) (Securities & Advisory
Services offered by and through Lincoln Financial Securities)
Independent Advisor
. Financial consultant and asset planning for small and midsize
businesses focusing on asset protection and asset growth. Typically
improve key clients' P&L lines by 10-35%
. Advisory services support for small business CFOs and owners
connecting each balance sheet line to improving the bottom-line
trending on 3-15% improvement of profitability
. Business operational efficiencies through enhancing associate value
with lower cost and improved participation rates. Currently seeing 5-
50% improved participation
. Book growing at 25% per month
Prudential Securities and Insurance, Raleigh, NC (2012-2013)
Financial Professional and Investment Advisor Representative
. Series 7, 66, Life, Health, LTC, Medicare Supplement, Property and
Casualty
. States NC, OH, MI, Counties in FL
Big Green Group Inc., Chester, NJ (2009-2012)
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
. $8M privately-held technical services wireless telecommunications grew
from $0 basis
. Operations in 16 states/6000 locations under contract
. Key partner in raising +$1M private investments and developing
operational processes
. Financial reporting, vendor management, P&L co-ownership, cash
management, vendor management, resource onboarding and intellectual
property controller
. 2010-2011 fastest growing contractor for Fortune 50 company
MNM Enterprises LLC, Raleigh, NC (2005-2009)
Managing Partner/General Manager
. Designed technology functions delivering efficiencies and productivity
across activities from prospecting leads, sales cycles, project
implementation, measuring quality and collections
. For Etrials, a clinical services organization, resolved DOA by 98%,
collecting over $800K in 30 days
. For General Sports Venue Construction (minority owner) - Astroturf
group, constructed new processes resulting in a 50% reduction of
installation time and reduced errors by 90% in the implementation
program
. For Vitel Communications, as interim General Manager reversed 24
consecutive months of negative gross profit in technician services
fulfillment organization while improving inventory utilization by 98%
. For SAS/DataFlux, architect of sales operations processes including
project management implementation of Salesforce.com elevating inside
sale production by 25%
Avaya (Lucent Technologies & AT&T), Basking Ridge, NJ (1987-2005)
Engagement Director Global Services (2002-2005)
. Led technical professional services call center team managing complex
multi-tiered critical operations support in a multi-vendor market
environment including introducing groundbreaking technical data
support levels and dispatch procedures
. Implementation director leading project managers, security team,
professional services and hired staff in a client co-located 7 x 24
facilities with industries most stringent response and repair SLAs
. Managed network platforms supporting local switching, voice mail and
SS7/STP platform surveillance, transport platforms as well as ensure
compliance with all FCC reporting
. Managed a team of 15 Tier Three and 30 Tier Two professionals
servicing TDM, IP, and adjunct enterprise communications equipment in
over 1000 locations throughout North America
. Instrumental in collaborating lessons learned with client strategic
sales team and continually developing services proposals for third-
party vendor equipment support.
. Complete project management and managed services product portfolio
under the umbrella of a single comprehensive program. $21 million
annual billable revenue
Executive Officer Staff Director (2001-2002)
. Lead restructuring architect of services for corporate spin-off from
Lucent Technologies including contract separations and service
provider selections
. Team leader in structuring operation after a 35% workforce retirement
program with a 0 percent depletion in meeting all SLA
District Field Services Manager (1999-2001)
. Headed northeastern area technician services group Y2K programs
including the upgrades and readiness support
. Designed a new training center for technical services resulting in
600% improvement of available technical training hours resolving a $40
million union grievance at cost of less than $250,000
. Co-authored variable workforce utilization program engaging highly-
skilled technicians on an "As Needed Basis"
National Client Executive (1996-1999)
. Led sales and implementation enterprise communication equipment for
Fortune 25 clients
. Client purchased large volumes for internal use as well as bundled
solutions marketed under its own brand
. Three-time Millionaire's Club Achiever exceeding 125% quota attainment
in each of three years of assignment thus resulting in a promotion to
senior staff at headquarters
. Direct quota was $4.5 million in equipment software, services and
equipment
Area Chief Financial Officer (1992-1996)
. P&L reporting, business operations, staff supervisor and compensatory
sales compensation plans for telecommunication services enterprise
Account Executive/Inside Sales (1987-1992)
. Award winning sales representative and account executive for local mid
and large enterprise network operations
Education-Development-Organization
Master of Business Administration - University of Detroit, Detroit,
Michigan
ISO-9000 & International Marketing - Oxford University, Oxfordshire, United
Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - The Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio
Continuing Education - Duke University
Board of Directors - Star Sports Entertainment Group
Board of Directors - Big Green Group
National Black MBA Association
Alumni Associations of The Ohio State University and University of Michigan
PMP- Project Management Certification
Suite of Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)
Avaya Technical Services Management
Avaya Sales Certification
Series 7 License
Series 66 License
Life & Health License
Property & Casualty License
Long-Term Care and Medicare Supplement License
Master Financial Professional
Hobbies-Interest-Awards
CEO Leadership Award
Vice-President Award for Community Activism
Millionaire Club Winner