James Stephens Email and Phone Number

Hey there! My name is James, but most people call me "Jake". I am a technology product, operations, strategy, and financial professional with over 10 years of solutioning experience.I currently serve as the Chief of Staff and Business Manager to the VP of Supply Chain, Retail, Global Product Creation, Licensing, and Publishing Technology at Disney's Parks, Experiences, and Products division. As a Chief of Staff, I am often utilized as a Swiss army knife within the team. Whether it's taking ownership of the organization's financial portfolio or leading change management for 13,000+ users of a high-impact SaaS system implementation, every day brings a new and exciting challenge.I've found that the most useful skill across every role I've had is the ability to tell a good story. A compelling story brings together members of a team toward a common goal, turns numbers on a page into an actionable strategy, and drives understanding of technical concepts to a broad audience of different backgrounds. To tell the best story, it requires an understanding of the ever-changing stakeholders, structure, priorities, and culture of the business.I am a proud graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where I received my B.A in Finance, and am always continuing my education through courses on data analysis, business analysis, and product management. If I'm away from my desk or phone, I am likely out surfing or exploring the infinitely diverse city of Los Angeles. Thanks for checking out my profile! I am happy to share my experience, feel free to send me a message."You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf" - John Kabat-Zinn