Steven Tynes
Dallas,TX
Summary
Operations leader with proven success managing organizational operations at significant scale (1,900+ individuals, $300k+ budget). Achieved 10-15% cost reduction through strategic procurement and process optimization. Expert in financial compliance, multi-system management, and cross-functional team leadership. Combines MBA strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution. Seeking Director-level role leveraging expertise in operational efficiency, budget oversight, and data-driven decision making.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director (Associate)
Uplift Luna School
Dallas, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Built Excel-based financial dashboards and Power BI visualizations to track spending patterns, analyze metrics, and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Managed 10+ operational and financial systems including enterprise finance platform, front office management, vendor portals, inventory systems, and compliance tracking tools.
- Served as Acting Operations Director during supervisor absences, managing full organizational operations with seamless service continuity.
- Streamlined procurement processes reducing order delays by 25% and improving vendor relationship management.
- Owned operational budget of $300K+ across multiple departments, achieving 15% cost reduction through strategic vendor selection, elimination of duplicate orders, and enhanced purchase controls.
- Supervised 20+ administrative staff providing onboarding, training, performance reviews and operational guidance enhancing departmental efficiency.
- Developed instructional content on system workflows, audit processes, and onboarding rules.
Operations Manager
Fitness Connection
Dallas, TX
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Implemented expense tracking systems improving budget transparency and compliance by 30%.
- Optimized budget efficiency by 20% through strategic resource allocation and expense reduction, enabling reinvestment in department development.
- Redesigned scheduling and client tracking systems eliminating workflow conflicts and improving operational efficiency by 35%.
- Increased client retention by 20% through development of data-driven personalized program offerings.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TexasBachelor of Business Administration - Management
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TexasSkills
- Data & Analytics: Microsoft Excel Power BI
- Financial Systems: Enterprise Finance Systems Purchase Order Processing Budget Management Software
- Business Applications: Microsoft Teams Outlook PowerPoint CRM Systems Vendor Portals
- Operations Tools: Inventory Management Facility Systems Compliance Tracking Administrative Databases
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Operations Management
- Budget Administration
- Financial Compliance & Controls
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Process Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Systems Implementation & Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Operations Director (Associate)
Uplift Luna School
02.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Fitness Connection
12.2023 - 02.2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Paul Quinn College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Paul Quinn College