Dr William Stovall
Collierville,TN
Summary
Dedicated executive, professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
IMS Consulting
Collierville, TN
02.2014 - Current
- IMS Consulting is small-scale business primarily in Southeast region of United States
- Oversees medical logistic business, communicating directly with current and prospective clients and making important decisions that impact business’s brand identity and financial health
- Supporting cross-functional consulting services to increase customers’ satisfaction through process improvement, developing, deploying, and monitoring strategic plans to boost long-tern business success and increase profit levels
- Increased profitability by 35% for IMS Medical Courier Services by expanding services to mid-south region - Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee
Chief Administrative Officer
Shelby County Government
Memphis, TN
11.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed day-to-day operations of General Sessions Clerk's Office and was in charge of specific departments such as finance, human resources, collections, and customer service
- Reported directly to General Sessions Court Clerk
- Supervised staff of 120 professionals
- Leveraged data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support judicial initiatives
- Developed and tracked progress of annual operations budget of $10 million
Vice President
Lemoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Provided strategic direction, vision and management of College’s overall institutional advancement efforts, including annual and major gift fundraising and capital campaigns, community and public relations, alumni relations, marketing, institutional research, planning, and continuous improvement efforts accreditation
- Provided leadership and support for planning and implementation of new advancement services and programs, such as alumni relations and planned giving to increase by 30%
- Provided leadership and support to foster continuous improvement in quality and effectiveness of institutional marketing and effectiveness/research areas
- Served as member of College President's senior leadership team and maintained close working relationship with members of Board of Trustees and key alumni and benefactors
Executive Director of Development
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
07.2005 - 02.2008
- Assisted Vice President for University Advancement and Board of Trustees conducting development related business
- Created plans, implemented strategies, and supervised fundraising programs of University, which included annual fund, major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, career services, alumni relations, and public relations
- Implemented University's capital campaign to increase fundraising by 35%
- Worked with University President to define project scope and direction, creating framework for capital campaign to drive successful execution
Adjunct Professor
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
07.2005 - 02.2008
- Served as academic instructor for select courses in College of Education and was responsible for developing and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises relative to standardized learning objectives
- Taught educational leadership courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students
- Developed and managed syllabus materials
- Served on College’s reaffirmation Committee for North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
Regional Director of Development
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Led regional team, Southwest and West Coast regions of United States, in fundraising and engagement strategies and managed identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for assigned prospects with giving ability of $250,000 and above
- Collaborated with Board of Trustees and Executive Director to create fund development plan which increased revenues to support strategic direction of University monitored assigned region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary
- Raised ~$3.0 million per year from regional donors for general scholarship and colleges’ support
- Established regional UC Foundation offices: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, and Phoenix, AZ
- Increased donations in region by 35%
Director of Development
Kansas State University Foundation
Manhattan, KS
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Directed comprehensive institutional development plan for Office of Diversity in response to diversity goals and initiatives established by University
- Led in securement of $1.5 million to establish Dow Chemical Diversity Initiative
- Secured $100,000 for Kansas State University – Tuskegee University Minority Aviation Alliance from Southwest Airlines
- Secured $200,000 for HBCU Initiative from Ford Motor Company
- Worked with Dean of Diversity and Inclusion to define funding priorities and direction for University diversity initiatives
Development Associate
University of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.1999 - 12.2000
- Supported Assistant Vice Chancellor of Development and Alumni Relations advancing fund development and alumni relations activities for University
- Served as liaison of Board of Directors Development and Alumni Relations Committee
- Served as Interim Director of Annual Fund
- Provides day-to-day technical and leadership as appropriate
- Planed, developed and implemented fundraising projects and programs designed to increase the visibility University, such as annual giving campaigns, gift-in-kind programs and special events
Instructor
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
08.1995 - 07.1999
- Taught courses in their subject area
- Advised students course selections that increased their knowledge or career skills
- Developed instructional plans that met college and department standard
- Assessed students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work
Compliance Officer
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
07.1990 - 07.1995
- Served as member of Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' Compliance Office
- 60% of time monitored systems which assist University in complying with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics operations
- 35% of time coordinated and directed coaches and monitored recruitment, admission, and initial eligibility of prospects in all sports programs.
- 5% of time prepared required NCAA and SEC forms and reports, such as National Letters of Intent
- Oversaw and monitored violation tracking system for accuracy, which reduced recruiting violations issues by more than 40%.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.2004
Master of Science -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.1991
Bachelor of Science -
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.1990
Skills
- Strong Business Acumen
- Performance Management
- Planning
- Strategic Goals
- Client Satisfaction
- Excellent Analytical
- Client Relationships
- Functional Requirements
- Creative And Innovative
- Consulting
- Ability To Adapt
- Motivate Staff
- Decision-Making
- Client Services
Accomplishments
- Standard Business Tax License (Expiration May 2022), Shelby County, TN – IMS Consulting
- Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM), University of Indiana – Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Affiliations
Leadership Memphis (2010) Executive Program
Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment: Board Member (2004-2008)
SmartMoney Community Service: Board Member (2004-2008)
Thurgood Marshall Doctoral Fello (1999-2001) University of Missouri-Columbia
Mississippi Valley State University National Alumni Association: (Life Member)
Certification
Standard Business Tax License (Expiration May 2022), Shelby County, TN – IMS Consulting
Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM), University of Indiana – Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Academic Publications & Presentations:
Dissertation summary:
Presidents’ approaches to fundraising at four public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (June, 2004).The purpose of this study was to examine presidents' approaches to fundraising at four-year historically black colleges and universities. The study also explored presidential leadership and how it informs presidents' fundraising efforts. Both private and public institutions were represented in this study. Religious and non-religious affiliated colleges and universities were representative of private institutions. Institutional types for public institutions were land-grant and urban, comprehensive.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
IMS Consulting
02.2014 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
Shelby County Government
11.2009 - 01.2014
Vice President
Lemoyne-Owen College
03.2008 - 10.2009
Executive Director of Development
Central State University
07.2005 - 02.2008
Adjunct Professor
Central State University
07.2005 - 02.2008
Regional Director of Development
University of Cincinnati
01.2002 - 06.2005
Director of Development
Kansas State University Foundation
01.2000 - 01.2002
Development Associate
University of Missouri, Columbia
08.1999 - 12.2000
Instructor
Mississippi Valley State University
08.1995 - 07.1999
Compliance Officer
Mississippi State University
07.1990 - 07.1995
Ph.D. - Higher Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Master of Science -
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science -
Mississippi Valley State University
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