ABOUT

Recruiter | C-Level Executive Small to Mid-Sized Companies | Sales & Operations Expert | Crisis Mgmt. & Turnarounds | Consultant | Career Coach | Author | Podcast Host | AI Strategy, Implementation & Transition | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CONTACT INFORMATION
Steve Urban
Phone: 970-685-2268
Email: steve.urban@riderflex.com
Johnstown, Colorado (Denver Metro Area)
✅LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepurban/
✅Personal Website: https://www.steve-urban.com/
✅Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/olp6rlCCN-A?si=dbptM_zUB1zkrfPD
✅Resume: https://shorturl.at/u6Scc

AVAILABLE FOR
✅Executive Recruitment: Specializing in C-level placements for small to mid-sized companies.
✅Strategic Consulting Assignments: Offering strategic advisory services across various industries.
✅Interim Executive Roles: Capable of stepping into C-level positions to lead transitions and transformations.
✅Turnaround and Crisis Management Consulting: Expert in steering companies through critical challenges and revitalizing operations.
✅Board of Director and Advisory Positions: Available to provide governance and strategic oversight.
✅Career Coaching: Assisting professionals in navigating their career paths, especially in integrating AI competencies.
✅Leadership Roles in Sales and Operations: Seeking executive positions that capitalize on extensive experience in large organizations.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a visionary executive with over 30 years of leadership across recruitment, operations, and strategic management, I have consistently driven transformation and innovation in multiple sectors. As the CEO of Riderflex, my strategic acumen has been instrumental in evolving the firm into a premier leader in executive search and consulting, renowned for delivering top-tier leadership talent that propels organizational success. My adeptness in turnarounds and crisis management has revitalized and steered numerous businesses in the retail, wholesale, and service industries towards sustainable growth and operational excellence. Recognized as an authority in AI career integration, I specialize in aligning cutting-edge technology with executive talent to fortify business resilience and competitive edge. 

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE
✅Executive Management
✅Operations
✅Sales
✅Executive Recruiting
✅Consulting
✅Board of Directors & Advisory Boards
✅Turnarounds & Crisis Management
✅Career Coach
✅AI Strategy & Implementation
✅Project Management

INDUSTRY / SECTOR EXPERTISE
✅Consumer Goods
✅Retail
✅Wholesale
✅Talent Acquisition
✅Professional Services
✅Entrepreneurship
✅Startup
✅Robotics
✅AI

ORGANIZATION SIZE EXPERIENCE
✅Startup to mid-size
✅15+ direct reports
✅220+ indirect reports
✅Previously led companies as a CEO / President / COO at $40+ million in revenue.

LEAN SIX SIGMA
✅Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Level I

CERTIFICATIONS
✅Six Sigma Black Belt: Credential ID MkF30MmNYZ
✅AI, Business & the Future of Work: Credential ID ht t ps://coursera.org /verif y/RJNU JEVS M G W X
✅People Analytics: coursera.org /verif y/LZLV4LS FRF3Y
✅AI For Everyone: Credential ID 4FX9T3Q4DFS9
✅Google AI Essentials: https://www.credly.com/badges/c336d384-7531-4579-ac27-1cccee25cca8/linked_in_profile
  
PUBLICATIONS | WEBSITES | PODCAST
✅The Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring, available on Amazon.
✅The Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews, available on Amazon.
✅Steve Urban’s Amazon Author Page
✅Steve Urban's Career Coaching, by Riderflex, GPT published in the ChatGPT Store by OpenAI.The ✅Riderflex Podcast, host of the show available everyone podcasts can be heard.

VOLUNTEERING
Town of Johnstown, CO: Commissioner for the Planning & Zoning Commission. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma: Career Advice and Job Interviewing Skills.
The Flywheel Project, Board of Directors: Non-profit student internship program.
U.S. Forest Service: Trash and fallen tree removal.
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Leadership and Management
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Technical and Analytical Skills
AI Integration
Machine Learning
Data-Driven Decision Making
Statistical Analysis
Quality Management
Financial Analysis
Process Improvement
Six Sigma Black Belt
DMAIC Process
Lean Principles
Business Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Effective Communication
Collaboration and Teamwork
Business and Industry Expertise
Business Acumen
Adaptability and Innovation
Innovation Management
Technology Integration
Digital Transformation
 
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