Michael Shane Sturdivant
Austin,TX
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing over 20 years of entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and operational experience. Dedicated and personable with experience in managing administrative operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating, and supporting staff members.
Seeking a career opportunity with a dynamic and growing company, leveraging acquired training and skills to make a positive and lasting impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Consultant
Intrepid Business Solutions
Rogers, AR
07.2021 - Current
- Consult, Support, and Coach Leaders of Non-Profit and Small Business Startups.
- Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by structuring accounting, HR, and board governance practices and policies for an array of nonprofits and small businesses.
- Establish foundational processes for business operations, hiring processes, and accounting.
Owner/Manager
H & R Entertainment Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations resulting in 12% reduction in costs over 3 years.
- Surpassed Customer expectations through intentional connection, cost awareness, and product integrity, leading to year-over-year revenue increases of 25%-40%.
- Led and supported employees to perform daily business functions.
- Increased revenue year-over-year through relationship development, operational efficiencies, and community service.
Founder/Executive Director
Micah’s House NWA
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Created organization's mission and vision to drive decision-making by staff, board members, and volunteers.
- Developed key operational initiatives to increase and maintain substantial revenue growth, increasing from $0 to $1.8 million in 6 years.
- Developed, produced, and maintained fundraising mechanisms including all outgoing donor communications apparatuses.
- Served 104 clients through wrap-around services to promote healing, skills development, and confidence.
Worship & Communications Minister
Southside Church
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Professional Development Coordinator
Arkansas State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for Career Services.
- Partnered with deans and department heads to execute resume workshops and professional development opportunities for students.
- Oversaw on-campus hiring events, career fairs, and graduate fairs.
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2024
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Training
Ascension Leadership Academy
Austin, TX10.2023
BA English -
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2011
Vocal Performance & Theatre -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.1998
Skills
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training & Development
- Development & Fundraising
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Budget Development
- Articulate Communication
Timeline
Owner/Consultant
Intrepid Business Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Owner/Manager
H & R Entertainment Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2022
Founder/Executive Director
Micah’s House NWA
06.2015 - 07.2021
Worship & Communications Minister
Southside Church
11.2012 - 09.2017
Professional Development Coordinator
Arkansas State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
MBA - Project Management
Capella University
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Training
Ascension Leadership Academy
BA English -
Arkansas State University
Vocal Performance & Theatre -
Eastern New Mexico University
References
Natalie Sawyer
4Bros Foundation, Inc.
(870) 253-8966
Melanie Carter
JMC Foundation, Inc.
(479) 366-5090
Cortney Jones
Change1.org
(469) 877-0212
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