Stephen Highers
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Counselors to America's Small Business
I am highly experienced in mass communication, marketing, leadership and public relations with strong management, entrepreneurial development, facilitation and business coaching knowledge. I combine these skills to further my passion for programs designed to provide economic, business, community development and financing opportunities to entrepreneurs, businesses and communities throughout northeast OK.
I'm a former non-profit exec with deep experience in all key operational areas, including strategic visioning and planning, board and audience development, marketing and communications, and fund development and grants.
I have a particular fondness for start-ups but also enjoy the challenge of helping clients, large or small, tweak or expand their organizational vision/purpose inorder to grow. Whatever your need, we'll figure it out together.
Hello Small Business Owner -
I am best suited to assist small business owners who have been in business for at least 3 years, have employees, have more of a technical background than a business background, are intent on growing, know they have resources and knowledge/experience gaps, understand that the blocking and tackling of successful businesses is not limited to one's own industry, are open to expanding their thinking, and who have no or few plans and/or written processes.
My 40 years of business experience spans working with and leading start-ups to organizations with gross revenues in excess of $100 million annually are built on a track record of successes and lessons learned in:
- Anything related to any form of planning (strategic, operational, marketing, and sales);
- Anything related to developing and implementing systems that result in process, program, or business unit performance;
- Developing high-functioning teams;
- Growing sales; and
- Facilitating critical issues and business challenges.
I may be reached at 817-480-2516.
Undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, B.A. in Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University's Goizueta School of Business
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Dip-BA) from the University of Manchester's (U.K.) School of Business
Retired senior military officer with 34 years experience. Leader of small to large organizations faced with organizational challenges. Strong background in leadership, public speaking, strategic planning, making operations more effecient, and communicating the mission, vision, and guiding priciples of evolving organizations.
The Hill School, class of 1972
Harvard College, Bachelor of Arts cum laude 1976
National War College, Master of National Security & Strategic Studies, Distinguished Military Graduate, 1998
As an entrepreneur I have maintained a coaching and training practice in addition to full time work as a CEO of both small and large non-profit organizations including start ups. I have assisted individuals and organizations in planning, problem solving and resolution of personnel issues. I recognize the importance of maintaining enthusiasm while navigating the myriad details of turning an idea into a business. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and creating a positive goal oriented relationship to assist them in fulfilling their dreams.
BA - Psychology - CCNY
MS - Educational Administration - Pace University
Ed.D - Educational Administration - Rutgers University
David has helped startup, small business, and non-profit organizations with business plans, strategic growth, marketing campaigns, real estate, operational and business process efficiency, recruiting / staffing, innovation, thought leadership, and executive mentorship.
David brings a depth of experience from his career in Big 4 management consulting, and has specialized in helping government and commercial organizations design and implement complex mission programs within real property and technology, in areas such as asset and portfolio management, facilities and construction, IT design / implementation, and operational process improvement.
He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (BS Mechanical Engineering) and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland.
Experienced in writing business plans, selecting retail locations, hiring right, merchandising stores, increasing the customer experience, analyzing P & L looking for opportunities to increase sales and profit while controlling costs, and help with vendor negotiations. I can assist in every stage of opening a business.
University of Southwestern Louisiana - Petroleum Technology
College of the Canyons - Business Administration
Nonprofit Start-Up
Marketing
Strategic Planning
Nonprofit Board Development
Nonprofit Resources, Tools and Templates
MBA, International Business, Newman University - 2009
BA, Integrated Marketing Communications, Wichita State University - 2007
AA, Mass Communications/Radio & TV, Butler Community College - 2004
I can help you with email marketing, other forms of digital marketing and building online businesses.
M.A. Christian Leadership
Sioux Falls Seminary
M.S. Information Systems
Dakota State University
B.S. Computer Science
Dakota State University
Business Operations, Business Strategy & Planning, Non-Profit, Manufacturing & Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Technology & IT Services, and Education
Areas of Interest: Mentoring, Facilitator, Leadership, Marketing, Recruiting, Workshop Instructor, Volunteer Development & Training
Industry Experience: Educational Services, Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations, Technology and Web-Based Services
Professional Experience: My contribution will be in business strategy, Business plan, social media, research, marketing, business development, and competitive analysis, project management and leadership.
Doctorate in Business Administration
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
University of Texas, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
University of Texas, Austin, TX