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E. Stephen Sims

Olympia Fields,IL

Summary

High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering years of leadership in the Financial Services industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment.

Work History

CEO & Managing Director

$PORTZNUTZ, Inc.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Achieved substantial results by using market expertise and business knowledge to make proactive decisions.
  • Determined vision and strategic direction for financial area and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Increased company revenue by average of 23% per year through aggressive new market strategies.

Managing Director & CFO

TCH Management
  • Increased annual revenues by $5 million over 4 years through business expansion.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to provide high-quality, creative and integrated business services.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Vice President & Managing Director

The Northern Trust Company
  • Established performance goals for Banking/Operations department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Hired and managed 300 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.

Education

MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies

Governors State University
University Park, IL
06.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Governors State University
University Park, IL
12.2024

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Business Administration
  • Business Development
  • Corporate Strategy and Development
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Productivity Performance
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

CEO & Managing Director

$PORTZNUTZ, Inc.

Managing Director & CFO

TCH Management

Vice President & Managing Director

The Northern Trust Company

MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies

Governors State University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Governors State University
E. Stephen Sims