Steve Souter Email & Phone Number

Orange, Ca

Business and Management consultant Operation management

Irvine, Ca

Case systems manufactures innovative wireless call and data products for public safety, to serve government entities and colleges.* Redirected firm to the educational vertical. Established operational policies and procedures.* Oversaw operations for the installation, integration, and maintenance services for over 10,000 call boxes nationwide.* Served such clients as the NYPD for Central Park, University of California at San Diego, LAX Airport, and the AZ Border Patrol.

Orange County, California Area

Superior Alliance provided elevator modernization, new construction, repair service, code compliance, and specialty systems.* Nearly tripled annual revenue from $1.5 million to $4 million in 2 years. * Positioned the firm for a successful exit sale to $11.8 billion, Amtech Elevator.* Instituted a complete Customer Service Department, added Liftkeeper IT Service Software, & changed clients’ perception of the firm.

Orange County, California Area

| Chief Operating Officer / Regional Director Orange County | 2004—2011Upon profitable sale of the company, retained by the new owners to further expand the company. Led all operations until separating the southern California office into 2 offices in 2006 - for Los Angeles and Orange county. Continued to lead the Orange County office until 2011. Provided strategic operational and business development initiatives. Established resources in India for counting vehicles on film. * Led, mentored, and developed 100 employees.* Concurrently directed 7-10 projects at any given time for government entities and engineering companies.* Performed 10,000 hours of bus data work for the Orange County Transit Authority.| President / Vice President | 1990—2004Founded this firm at the age of 18 while still pursuing my education. Grew it into one of the largest traffic data collection firms in the country. Responsible for all aspects of this business, including marketing, client acquisition, financial management, and management of services. Led and mentored teams of employees for growing and maintaining the business and performing services in the field. Provided highly accurate traffic data with outstanding customer service. Continually implemented leading-edge processes to increase margins and better serve our clients.* Generated up to $3.5 million in annual revenue.* Profitably sold this company in 2004 to National Data and Surveying Services (NDS). Retained by NDS to manage operations. * Drove sales by 200%/year for the first 5 years, then 100%/year for the next 5 years.* Led, mentored, and directed teams of up to 50 employees.* Established 4 offices - Southern California, Northern California, Nevada, and Arizona.* Managed 1000’s of projects for the State of California, municipalities, and private clients.* Project Manager for Orange County Transit Authority. Managed 3 multi-year projects over 15 years and established 2 onsite offices.