Stephen Davies

Senior level executive with extensive, finance, administration, IT and human resource experience in diverse industries such as healthcare, consulting services, and financial services in both private and public sectors. Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through achievements in finance management, cost reductions, internal controls and process improvements. Strong qualification in strategic management, business planning, system technology design and implementation, and staff development and leadership

Strategy and Leadership

Ø  Proven ability to Implement Process Improvement and cost reduction

Ø  Experienced at training in systems, policies, and procedures at all levels of an organization

Ø  Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and balance competing priorities

Ø  Ability to motivate team members to provide quality service, accomplish projects within budget, time and resource parameters

Ø  Working knowledge of human resource practices and employment related legislation

Ø  Ensuring timely and effective dissemination of direction and information to the stakeholders in order to achieve corporate goals

Ø  Effective communicator and presenter at all levels of an organization; proven track record of fostering open communication among various stakeholders.

Finance and Administration

Ø  Developed several diverse business and base resource allocation models, enabling organizations to effectively manage funding, resources, profitability and productivity

Ø  Developed and managed various vendor relationships resulting in increased services and reduction in costs

Ø  Developed organizational design models to enable clarity of reporting, human allocation, reduction of resources, and streamlining of decision making

Ø  Implemented performance management systems that introduced total rewards based on individual, department and organizational goals that were clearly articulated, aligned to the business plan and strategic plan, and based on Key Performance Indicators

Ø  Identified gaps in policies and procedures that created non-compliance. Revised policies to ensure compliance, and revised internal controls to control risk.

Ø  Revised Risk Register

Contract Negotiation and Management

Ø  Ability to adapt strategies, tactics, and counter tactics in a dynamic environment

Ø  Negotiate with partners (banks, vendors) to ensure that costs to the organization are minimized, whilst creating value added services to the organization

Ø  Negotiate with Unions on behalf of employer, ensuring that Employer was represented fairly, whilst being equitable to Union members

Creating streamlined purchasing utilizing partners, reducing material management costs