B. J. Stewart Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Sunshine Enterprises' mission is to empower high-potential entrepreneurs living in under-resourced neighborhoods to grow their businesses and transform their communities.As Executive Director, my primary responsibilities include: Ensuring an appropriate mission and vision are maintained; Governance and board stewardship; Leading and directly participating in fundraising strategies; Overseeing operational and programmatic decisions, and human resource processes; Fostering a healthy, outcomes-oriented, accountable environment; Supervising other Leadership Team members; and Cultivating organizational culture and a strong, passionate team.If you are a professional with a business background or interest, please contact me to explore advisory and volunteer opportunities with Sunshine Enterprises. By joining us, you will be an invaluable asset to aspiring or existing entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities.Be inspired. Help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and transform their communities.

Seattle, Wa

- Revised the business model resulting in an economically viable, efficient, low cost e-commerce website distributing the training and counseling materials for over 100 ministries throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.- Established consignment distribution arrangements covering more than 150 SKUs.- Developed an Affiliate Program resulting in increased website traffic and raising funds for participating ministries.- Producing/hosting a monthly radio program featuring authors and books promoting website products and driving traffic.

Seattle, Wa

Led Urban Impact's economic development efforts. Under his leadership, Urban Impact launched a small business accelerator supporting existing enterprises and a startup school for aspiring entrepreneurs. As COO, he directed Urban Impact's Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Financial Management, and Administration functions. He also managed Urban Impact's Strategic Initiatives, including organization-owned programs and fiscal sponsorships.

Seattle, Wa

- Implemented a business engagement model enhancing cross-functional governance and strengthening the entity’s global service delivery process. This initiative resulted in a common operating process, leveraging best practices and boosting joint accountability for service delivery.- Developed and implemented a departmental scorecard, incorporating overall organizational priorities and objectives, including key performance indicators.- Implemented an operational performance dashboard to support performance management efforts including service level agreement metrics and operational key performance indicators.- Led rebranding initiative resulting in a new logo, a new website and Facebook page, and updated signage and marketing material. Also, launched a weekly radio program featuring the organization’s activities. The rebranding has doubled website visits.

Denver, Co

- After acquiring the franchise in 2001, led a turnaround resulting in best of class business performance. - Served on Arby’s President Advisory Council, advising the CEO on key operational, marketing, and financial issues affecting the system. 2010 and 2011- Recipient of Arby’s System Sales Leader Award, culminating seven consecutive years of double digit sales growth. 2008- Increased annual sales by 75% and doubled net margins via a process improvement and team development approach.- Executed the business acquisition and sale, including deal negotiations, due diligence, financing, and wind-down.- Implemented Lean management techniques which drove continuous process improvement, maximizing customer value and company performance. - Developed and implemented an enterprise management system which drove operational effectiveness producing best of class margin performance, labor efficiency, and customer service. Efforts resulted in cost of operations improvements exceeding 10%.

Denver, Co

- Led integrated business planning, forecasting, and financial reporting which led to efficient client placements, reduced cycle times, drastically improved billing and receivable management, and significantly enhanced cash flow.- Executed the business acquisition, including the acquisition search, deal negotiation, due diligence, and financing. - Implemented an integrated CRM database and AR management tool significantly reducing receivable days outstanding and increasing margins.- Developed and implemented a bill rate model resulting in improved operating margins and increasing net profits.- Implemented an enterprise management system and internal controls to support high growth and market expansion.

Denver, Co

- Developed and managed Qwest’s $3 billion capital budget for Central Office operations, covering more than 50 corporate programs generating more than $8 billion in revenue. - Collaborated with functional groups and corporate leadership to proactively identify opportunities, issues, risks, and implement the necessary initiatives to more effectively navigate an increasingly competitive and volatile environment. - Strengthened the business case process through cross-functional analysis and recommendations considering all key stakeholders, including ROI analysis and improving operational efficiencies.- Financial Planning & Analysis – Led finance team in solid financial analysis, monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. Focused management and well defined performance measurement led to significantly improved operational and financial performance.

Denver, Co

- Partnered with key functional leaders to develop integrated, competitive market responses, enhance customer service, and improve financial performance. - Managed local market multi-functional teams integrating the market units and network operations to proactively manage the business at a local level.

Denver, Co

- Advised senior management regarding risk and control strategies to proactively address issues and optimize performance.- Led various financial and operational analyses and audits using a risk based integrated audit approach.

Seattle, Wa

- Managed the preparation and administration of a complex $350 million capital budget and $70 million operations budget. - Directed the development and implementation of the Department’s budget and capital management system. - Designed an executive information system to facilitate and enhance information-based business decisions. - Implemented performance measures allowing the organization to better gauge its progress toward departmental goals.

Denver, Co

- Provided operational and financial consulting focused on enhancing shareholder value and process improvement. - Led financial statement and internal control audits for public, private, and governmental clients.- Managed client relationships and engagement profitability ensuring high quality and timely service delivery.- Successfully managed, coached, and developed engagement teams under challenging technical and time pressures.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Associated Students of Michigan State University, ControllerB.A. in Accounting

Business And Computer Programming