Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Stephen'smost recent position was as the Director of Operations at The Kenific Group, starting in November 2021. Prior to that, they served as the President of Optimal Consulting & Training, where they focused on leadership, management, and business development. Stephen was involved with Sandler Training until October 2021. Before that, Stephen was the Chief Operating Officer of Child Care Aware of America, where they successfully managed all aspects of the organization and oversaw a revenue growth of over 40%. Stephen also held the role of Program Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading organizational transformation projects. Stephen has experience as a Project Manager at Suntiva Executive Consulting and as the Director of Corporate Planning at Freddie Mac. Stephen has also worked as a Senior Manager at Sapient and as the VP of Finance Director at Riggs Bank. Stephen began their career in strategic consulting, managing engagements in various industries and leading teams to achieve revenue gains and cost savings.

Stephen Smith has an MBA in Finance and Policy Studies from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Virginia. Stephen also holds certifications as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute and as a Sandler Training Certified Trainer from Sandler Training. The specific start and end years for their education are unknown, as well as the exact month and year they obtained the Sandler Training Certified Trainer certification.