Michael Stevens

  

Biography:

Work Experience: 4.6 years

Work Experience:

I am seeking a remote full-time role in strategic partnerships, alliance management, program management, or business development.

With more than 12 years in marketing, project management, and partnerships, I have led B2B programs for 450+ enterprise accounts, negotiated high-profile agreements, scaled initiatives 63%, coordinated cross-functional teams on $3M budgets, and facilitated $1M technology partnerships.

I excel at building relationships, aligning teams, managing budgets, and delivering measurable results in complex environments.

I am looking for a strong team that communicates openly, supports one another, and values results, with a clear career path for growth into more senior roles over time.

I am ready to contribute immediately and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your needs. 

michael.stevens0710@gmail.com

(601) 278-7570

Work history:

  • Job Title: Career Strategy Consultant (Freelance

    Company: Leland

    Period: March 2025 - present

    Role Description:

     Provide career transition coaching and strategic guidance for professionals navigating return-to-work challenges. 

  • Job Title: Director of Strategy Development

    Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Period: November 2018 - April 2019

    Role Description:

     · Managed 3-4 concurrent executive-level strategic initiatives focused on capacity expansion and revenue growth. Established institutional framework for growth strategy execution. 

    · Led $1M cross-sector telehealth partnership between UMMC and prior employer C Spire. Leveraged existing relationships to position medical center as regional telehealth leader and expand rural patient access across Mississippi. 

    · Negotiated strategic alliance with private orthopedic group, securing operating room and after-hours clinic access. Materially expanded surgical capacity and strengthened competitive positioning in high-margin service line. 

    · Coordinated acquisition project team for mid-size community hospital, managing legal, financial, and operational workstreams during 4-month planning phase.  

  • Job Title: Administrator-in-Training

    Company: Methodist Rehabilitation Center

    Period: June 2021 - October 2022

    Role Description:

     *Left after FMLA ended

    · Directed facility-wide compliance program, training 200+ staff, and optimizing reimbursement processes. Strengthened financial performance and regulatory positioning. 

    · Led strategic technology investments to upgrade biomedical equipment. Improved operational efficiency, resident care quality, and long-term cost structure. 

    · Implemented data-driven workforce strategies with senior leadership. Reduced turnover and accelerated hiring timelines in the competitive healthcare labor market.  

  • Job Title: Lead, Major Marketing Initiatives

    Company: C Spire

    Period: July 2015 - October 2018

    Role Description:

     · Built a comprehensive B2B engagement platform integrating sponsorship agreements, executive access programs, and strategic partnerships. The sales organization used this infrastructure to strengthen relationships with 450+ enterprise accounts. 

    · Directed 20+ cross-functional staff across IT, Sales, Marketing, and Legal functions, executing initiatives with annual budgets from $250K to $3M. Established a differentiated client relationship model that became a competitive advantage in the telecommunications market. 

    · Negotiated directly with the representation of high-profile figures, including ESPN analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso, Facebook executive Randi Zuckerberg, and NFL CIO Michelle McKenna Doyle. Created exclusive access opportunities that competitors could not replicate. 

    · Scaled flagship consumer brand program 63% over two years (8,000 to 13,000 attendees) while developing an integrated VIP component. Enabled Sales to conduct high-touch engagement with key accounts alongside premium talent. 

    · Coordinated with the Ole Miss Athletic Department and PGA tournament operations to secure facility access and leverage sponsorship agreements for client relationships. opportunities that supported recurring revenue streams. 

  • Job Title: Talent Agent

    Company: Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)

    Period: November 2015 - July 2015

    Role Description:

     · Negotiated and closed 500+ contracts ranging from club shows to major festival bookings. Managed relationships with artists, managers, and promoters to drive agency revenue growth and market expansion. 

    · Reduced contract processing errors 98% through financial controls and workflow optimization. Improved client satisfaction and accelerated deal velocity. 

    · Built club department from zero with three new agents. Created sustainable revenue stream and positioned APA competitively in emerging live music market segment. 

    · Cultivated strategic relationships across music industry. Expanded agency talent roster and established foundation for cross-industry business development capabilities.  

  • Job Title: Partnership Agent Assistant

    Company: Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

    Period: August 2010 - October 2010

    Role Description:

    Supported partnership contracts and deliverables for A-list clients.

  • Job Title: Talent Agent Assistant

    Company: William Morris Endeavor (WME)

    Period: November 2010 - April 2010

    Role Description:

    Supported touring for A-list clients.

Education:

  • University of Mississippi

    Bachelor's Degree – Finance

    Period: August 2005 - May 2010

  • Belhaven University

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Leadership

    Period: August 2019 - August 2021

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