Cheryl Stevens Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Leaders win in the short- and long-term only when they believe that they can - and this is a total INSIDE game. My programs and processes partner proven leadership tools with people-centric strategies that build the confidence, consciousness, and courage of every employee. Strengthening competencies is important but without deep-rooted self-confidence and courage to move forward, you're limited in what you can achieve and create. Working with me will engage your heart and mind in ways that bring a heightened consciousness to your work. You'll make smarter decisions, deepen your confidence, inspire others, build real relationships, and learn how to bring out the best in your whole team. For more on my work, visit www.CherylStevens.com or call me at 919-360-4825.

Provided leadership and strategic guidance to Coaching, Employer Relations and Leadership teams during a time of significant transition. Co-led series of strategy sessions that identified operational efficiencies and opportunities to collaborate across the organization for stronger service orientation and streamlined programming. Worked with team to develop new tools and resources to more strongly support student success in areas of job search strategy and leadership. Member of Executive Leadership team with input on staffing structure, resource allocation and strategic direction.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Led 400 member team across 90 locations from remote location. Partnered with corporate- and field-based business leaders on operations, compliance, talent management and strategy initiatives. Member of Executive Management Team that consulted organization on leadership development, new program roll out, staffing levels and compliance issues.• Led and designed employee development program that focused on engagement, career management, and successful operational procedures. Early adopter of online training initiative to serve 90+ locations.• Partnered with HR and business leaders to develop program identifying critical student “touch points” that led to stronger cross-team collaboration and enhanced student services.• Led annual and quarterly Directors meetings focused on operational goals and priorities, strategic planning, training, compliance and legal, and corporate relations.• Consulted and partnered with HR to revamp job descriptions and salary ranges across organization to align with organizational goals and benchmark studies. Salary budget reduced by 18%.• Designed bonus incentive program tying compensation to performance metrics and behaviors shown to directly impact achievement of goals. Met/exceeded goals over 12 year period.• Increased internal promotions by 500% over 3 years with creation of leadership development programs incorporating assessment tools, original content, team building, strategy and coaching.• Conceived and launched "think tank" initiative to evaluate career services strategy and operations model, which created 3 new high impact programs.• Developed and implemented initiatives to drive student success, strong employment outcomes, and key industry partnerships. • Co-creator of "Culture of Excellence" initiative that encouraged campus-based program that drove student success and strong career and professional outcomes.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Managed all aspects of operations, marketing, and program development and implementation for diverse constituency of MBA students and corporate partners for top 20 business school. Led and developed staff of 7. · Added 90 companies to client portfolio and on-campus recruiting program in 2 years. Business Week ranking by recruiters improved from 16th to 11th in one cycle.· Improved percentage of students securing jobs at graduation from 85 to 95% in one year, and achieved first-ever intern placement rate of 100 percent.· Selected by Dean to chair school-wide technology users’ committee and develop $1M enterprise system that automated all phases of on-campus recruiting and student services.· Initiated department-wide reengineering effort to improve client services; reorganized workflow, job responsibilities and processes. Student satisfaction survey rating improved by 35 percent.· Presented career workshops to BSBA, MBA and Executive MBA students and received outstanding evaluations; advised other program leaders on strategies for building stronger career support and corporate outreach programs.· Served on Executive Committee led by Dean with other senior leaders to strengthen Business Week ranking and overall branding of university.· Consulted corporate clients on successful recruiting practices to meet talent acquisition objectives.

Durham, Nc

• Created and presented large workshops and career programs that received superior evaluations. • Collaborated with faculty and business leaders to develop programs that supported student success and built strong brand awareness.• Successful in placing 96 to 98 percent of students 4 years straight.• Expanded recruiting relationships with Wall Street, Consulting and marketing firms, and west coast companies through corporate visits, consortiums, and cross-departmental cooperative programs. • One of ten management staff selected to train and serve as facilitator for school-wide Continuous Improvement initiative.

Executive Coaching With A Holistic Focus

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General