Sidney Stephens Email & Phone Number

Johnston City, Illinois, United States

I am a financial advisor proudly serving individuals in Southern Illinois as part of the esteemed Edward Jones team. I take a personalized approach to financial planning, concentrating in retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning to create tailored solutions that align with each client's unique goals and aspirations.

Marion, Il

Manage and lead the program team to successfully execute contracts to meet the successful execution of contracts to meet customer requirements, contract schedule, and corporate financial commitments, and various other activities as prioritized/supervised by the Director, R&D MCA Programs. Interface with all functional areas including Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Material Management, Engineering, Quality, Test Range, and Operations to coordinate timely execution of program business. Establish milestones and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules. Serve as a key interface with customers and take responsibility for the health of the customer relationship. Develop required communications including but not limited to program status, business opportunities, scheduling, program issues, and risk mitigation. Serve as the subject matter expert in bid proposals for all products managed, ensuring that all strategic factors are fully understood and accurately costed into the proposal. Manage and present the requirements for regular program cost reporting, and other information as required, to the Munition Systems SBU leadership. Participate in the negotiation of contract awards and contract changes, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract, as required. Handle program activities, leading periodic program review sessions with customers to discuss risk, schedule, and technical performance. Respond to contract changes with timely submittals of new program plans and cost impacts. Ensure all requirements are met from contract award to contract closeout. Able to handle multiple assignments at the same time, work well under pressure, and meet assignment commitments.

Marion, Il

Prepare, maintain RFQ process, with emphasis on Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) procurements, which includes preparing RFQ letters, recording bids, properly documenting source selection, and maintaining purchasing files. Manage the RFQ/RFP process to include supporting and attending bid kick-off meetings, weekly PAF meeting, maintaining/updating costed supplier BOM. Support supplier development program that identify and qualify new suppliers. Interface closely with Production, PIC and Program Managers to assure that Supplier RFQ/RFP are aligned with business requirements/proposals. Prepare monthly purchasing bid status reports. Maintain continuous process improvement, utilizing Six Sigma methodology and rigor, within area of responsibility leading to elimination of non-added value steps, & touch points including its effect on other functional process.

Greater St. Louis Area

I am responsible for preparation, lead and conclusion of negotiations for local/plant capital investments including decision-making, order placing, and documentation in accordance with the internal guidelines.Under the above mentioned responsibilities the following activities are carried out: Analyze the local vendor market. Implementation of the local supplier and purchasing strategy in line with the strategies of the central purchasing departments. Focus is in the total cost of the purchasing activities. Identify and develop suppliers under the sourcing strategy. This includes the evaluation of suppliers, visits and audits if necessary. Implement frame contracts whenever reasonable. Follow through on warranty, logistics, and invoicing related issues. Lead negotiations for claim handling. In addition to these responsibilities, I cooperate with the central purchasing departments for: Planning of the plant's investment activities. Clear definition of the interfaces and purchasing activities for all investment projects ("Who is doing what"). Information about local suppliers. Knowledge transfer about special country regulations. Follow up of payments.

Dahlgren, Il

As a Buyer I procure materials for maintenance plans and assigned projects through authorized suppliers. Through my position I support the warehouse to ensure the mine is supported with proper equipment and supplies, evenings and weekends included. I help maintenance on future projects with selection of vendors, supplies and correct lead times. I proactively assist operations and maintenance in seeking solutions for project or equipment problems. My duties require my help with budget forecasting to assist accounting in future projections.

Dahlgren, Il

I support coal mine to the best of my ability. Through my position I develop and implement standard operating procedures for the Maximo inventory system. I also establish the total discipline specific practices and procedures ensuring legal compliance and operational readiness in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley . My goal is to guide the coal mine towards growth objectives, reducing costs, improving efficiencies, establishing controls and improving overall profitability.

Southern Illinois

My territory requires myself to cover and service the entire Southern Illinois area. I develop and maintain new accounts by identifying and cultivating prospective clients. To help clients implement the most effective marketing strategy I prepare proposals to reach their company goals. I utilize my sales skills to determine and recommend suitable financial investmentson a day-to-day basis. Building long-lasting relationships with all KFVS12 team members, current and prospective clients, and all surrounding community members is an ongoing goal in my position. Much of my week requires myself to make sales calls and presentations to market production products and services that will build clientele.

Marion, Il

I consistently achieve monthly sales goals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. I have been awarded elite sales status for three times in 2011 and once in 2012. On a day to day basis I implement the most cost efficient and logistical plan to manage 100 to 200 car fleet. My daily duties consist of marketing the branch utilizing frequent renter list, networking with insurance companies and repair shops, prospecting business leads, and performing speaking engagements. I assist in the coaching and development of new management trainees. More importantly I focus on customer needs through the rental process to develop customer rapport.

I accurately key or scan document data into imaging equipment utilizing Synergy computer system. I maintain records for documents using a variety of media that includes storage logs, classification and retrieval records. I assist with the quality control aspect of loan documentation by identifying and reporting deficiencies. I back up for balancing Insurance Escrow Account (Debt Protection), assist in tracking of insurance and real estate taxes.

I performed daily duties including customer service, cash management, and sales. I managed all aspects of promoting and opening new accounts including checking, CD’s and savings. I explained and cross sold bank products and services.

Bachelor Of Science, Double Major: Business Marketing/Management

Activities and Societies: Red Cross Marketing Intern 2008 Pi Sigma Epsilon (Business Fraternity) 2006-2007 Army ROTC 2003-2004

Master Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: I recently graduated from Mckendree University with a Master of Business Administration degree in July 2012.

Master'S Of Mining Engineering Certificate, Mining And Mineral Engineering

I took 3 classes in the Masters’ in Mining Engineering Certificate Program from Missouri Science & Technology.