Steve Clifton

Steve Clifton has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Steve has extensive experience in the operations and management field. From 2019 to the present, Clifton served as the Chief Operating Officer at LifeWise Academy. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at Lifepoint Church, including Connections Director and Assistant Childrens Pastor.

In 2010, Clifton joined Cardinal Health, where they held various positions. Steve served as the Director of Operations, OptiFreight Global Service Delivery Transition, overseeing the transition of work to Cardinal Health International Philippines. Steve also worked as the Director of Operations, Value Realization, where they led teams responsible for value realization processes. Additionally, Clifton served as the Director of Supplier Relations and Operations Manager for OptiFreight Logistics, managing supplier relationships and customer freight data analytics.

Before joining Cardinal Health, Clifton worked at Discover Financial Services for a number of years. Steve held roles such as Senior Department Manager, Regional Training Manager, Area Manager, and Senior Team Leader. During their tenure, they implemented improvement opportunities and coached teams towards achieving sales goals and high customer engagement scores.

Overall, Clifton's work experience showcases their expertise in operations, management, and leadership within diverse industries.

Steve Clifton holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Christian Leadership from Liberty University, earned from 2011 to 2013. Steve also has an MBA in Executive Coaching from Franklin University, completed between 2004 and 2006. Steve's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, obtained from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, they hold certifications as a CAH Lean Leader (Six Sigma Black Belt) from the Lean Enterprise Institute, acquired in 2016, and as a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach from Gallup, obtained in 2006.