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Associate Director (SBDC at UCF) | Program Manager (APEX at UCF)
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Associate Director (SBDC at UCF) | Program Manager (APEX at UCF)
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Sanford, Florida, United States
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Steve South is listed as Associate Director (SBDC at UCF) | Program Manager (APEX at UCF) at University of Central Florida, based in Sanford, Florida, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve South.
Steve South previously worked as Trainer/Case Supervisor at University Of Central Florida and Business Coach and Consultant at Self Employed Consulting, Training And Coaching. Steve South holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance from University Of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Of Business.
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Every business owner needs a coach. A business coach can serve many roles... a sounding board, an accountability partner, a confidant, a consultant, a trainer, a mentor, and more. Who's YOUR business coach?Profit from my experience:• Over 25 years experience in multiple business management environments• Employee #2 for a start-up logistics software company• Member of a senior team that grew a logistics business from $11 million to over $600 million• President of a $100 million/year business unit specializing in reverse logistics• CEO of an $8 million/year reclamation company • Business-to-Business (B2B) sales executive selling to Fortune1000 companies• Senior executive in charge of integrating three (3) company acquisitions• Led a Human Resources team supporting 4,000 employees in the United States and Canada• Supported over 1,500 small businesses as a government contracting Procurement Specialist (APEX)My passion is helping business owners, and executives, as they work to improve and grow their organizations. Business owners most commonly engage me to help them with projects including: strategic planning, budget development, 36-month proforma development, marketing plans, sales training, employee relations, vendor management, government contracting, and performance dashboards.I welcome all inquires, please message me via LinkedIn or contact me directly at southsteven@live.com or call my cell at 412-888-9401.
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Associate Director (Sbdc At Ucf) | Program Manager (Apex At Ucf)
Current-Recognized with the Florida SBDC Network "Team Spirit" award in 2024-Recognized as a Regional Consultant of the Year for the Florida SBDC: 2018, 2022-Florida SBDC "Lifetime Achievement Award" for helping clients generate over a quarter billion dollars in government awards contract valueThe Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UCF network.
Oct 2014 - Present
Trainer/Case Supervisor
CurrentResponsibilities at the Florida SBDC at UCF include supporting student class programs and business owner training workshops. SBI Case Supervisor (Small Business Institute)(UCF ENT 5946)* Graduate-level "experiential learning" class in the UCF MBA program* Coached twenty-eight (28) student teams over 14 semesters since 2015* Student team success has.
Apr 2015 - Present
Business Coach And Consultant
CurrentSteve has worked with business owners and executives in multiple consulting capacities, including:* Church Business Administrator* Executive Coach for Private School Leadership Team* Business Coach for a Private Law Firm* Business Coach for a Family Owned Real Estate Firm* Co-Consultant Analyzing a Return Center Network* Staff Consultant for a National.
Aug 2011 - Present
Director
Steve leverages over 18 years of reverse logistics experience to support the membership of the RLSC. He has served in many capacities with several businesses in support of reverse logistics businesses including executive leadership, business development, start-ups, acquisitions, human resources, reverse logistics transportation, return center operations.
Apr 2014 - Nov 2018
President & Ceo
- DRS is the 'Manufacturers Champion' in grocery, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and health and beauty care (HBC) reclamation and reverse logistics. DRS provides return center operations, transportation, analytics, and.
- Led the transition from a privately held company to a portfolio-owned company
- Developed an aggressive salvage sales effort that exceeded previous year by over 10%
- Analyzed and closed two unprofitable salvage store locations in two states
- Introduced new solution capabilities to broaden market appeal and shorten sales cycle
- Enhanced and restructured management team to better support growth
Mar 2010 - May 2011
Senior Vice-President/General Manager
- LHH is a global consulting firm providing business coaching solutions in leadership development and career management.
- Responsible for all aspects of operations in the Western Pennsylvania region including Business Development, P&L management, and leadership development programs
- Analyzed local demographics and developed solutions for Fortune 500 companies
- Developed innovative marketing strategies including a blog site, speaking engagements, and group coaching seminars
- Exceeded corporate budget expectations in both revenue and contribution
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Business Consultant
- Supported Founders/CEOs of two start-ups: one a LEED/Sustainability consulting firm (Insight Rising) and the other a reverse logistics consulting firm (Metreks, Inc.)
- Strategic planning and implementation support for a church developing a new location and exploring the establishment of a community café (Riverside Community Church)
- Obtained financial advisor licensing (including Series 7, Series 65)
Oct 2007 - Feb 2009
President, Reverse Logistics
- GENCO's reverse logistics business unit was established in January 2005 and consolidated the reverse logistics-focused sales, software, operations, HR and accounting teams. The unit was comprised of 20 facilities and.
- Unit was recognized by Best Buy with their BRAVO Award for Outstanding Support
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a major electronics manufacturer account from new business to over $20 million in annual revenue
- Worked with CEO and Board to prepare leadership presentations, operational and strategy reviews across multiple business units
- Led Consolidation of the Kmart and Sears return center networks after their merger.
- Exceeded budgeted monthly margin goals for over 24 months
Jan 2005 - Oct 2007
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Senior Executive responsible for the human resource function at a third-party logistics company with over 4,000 teammates in over 40 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Facility locations included both return center and distribution center operations.Specific areas of responsibility included employee relations, recruiting, training &.
Nov 2000 - Dec 2004
Vice-President Of Transportation And Fulfillment
Responsible for two business units:GENCO Logistics: a non-asset based transportation management unit that utilized a nationwide network of LTL and TL carriers to support returns pick-ups at over 2,000 store locations. Innovations of the team included 'pallet pricing' for the both the carriers and the retailers, store-level satisfaction surveys, and carrier.
Jan 1998 - Oct 2000
Business Development
Progressively responsible positions in marketing, sales, and business development (customer share expansion). Experienced in all aspects of strategy development, market plan development and execution, sales, proposal generation, closing process, internal and external marketing execution, and new customer orientation. Accomplishments included serving in a.
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997
Vice-President Of Sales & Marketing
Joined Jerry Davis at Scanning Solutions as 'Employee #2'. Scanning Solutions was an entrepreneurial start-up focused on providing stand-alone reclamation software capabilities to retailers. Scanning Solutions eventually merged with GENCO and became the foundation for GENCO's growth in reverse logistics.
Jun 1992 - Dec 1993
Marketing Manager
Rejoined GENCO after the full-time MBA. Developed multiple marketing programs in support of GENCO's various programs and activities including it's entry into fulfillment, co-packing, light assembly, and returns processing. Continued to have opportunities across virtually all business functions. Help to write multiple GENCO documents including internal.
Jul 1991 - May 1992
Marketing Assistant
Technically hired as a marketing support resource but had the opportunity to work with Herb Shear and his team across all aspects of the business including marketing, sales, account management, employee relations, and more. Led the final push to convert branding to "GENCO", from its traditional legacy name - "General Commodities Warehousing & Distributing.
Mar 1989 - Aug 1990
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Steve South education
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance
University Of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Of Business
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing
Duquesne University
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Steve South works for University of Central Florida.
What is Steve South's role at University of Central Florida?
Steve South is listed as Associate Director (SBDC at UCF) | Program Manager (APEX at UCF) at University of Central Florida.
Where is Steve South based?
Steve South is based in Sanford, Florida, United States while working with University of Central Florida.
What companies has Steve South worked for?
Steve South has worked for University Of Central Florida, Self Employed Consulting, Training And Coaching, Rlsc (Reverse Logistics & Sustainability Council), Drs Returns, Llc, and Lee Hecht Harrison.
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Steve South holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance from University Of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Of Business.
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