Steve Stewart
Orange
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Kort Specialty Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
General Manager
Cust-O-Fab
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Sr. Vice President
Elite Turnaround Specialists
05.2013 - 11.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
Director of Operations
JV Industrial Companies Ltd.
08.2005 - 05.2013
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Tech University
Colorado Springs, COAssociate of Applied Science - Drafting
Delta School of Business
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Employee relations
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Financial management
Affiliations
- US Army Veteran
Certification
- COO-C - Chief Operations Officer - Certified
- Company License holder
Timeline
President
Kort Specialty Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
General Manager
Cust-O-Fab
12.2020 - 06.2023
Sr. Vice President
Elite Turnaround Specialists
05.2013 - 11.2020
Director of Operations
JV Industrial Companies Ltd.
08.2005 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting
Delta School of Business