Steven J. Bridges, MBA Vita

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1 , MBA Vita Education May 1995 December 1988 University of Southern Indiana Masters of Business Administration University of Southern Indiana Bachelor of Science in Accounting Professional Experience Feb. 1, 2015 Present University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Associate Vice President for Operations and Assistant Treasurer Responsible for business operations of the finance and administration function of the university, reporting directly to the President. Manage a staff of nearly 300 with the following positions as direct reports; Bursar, Campus Store Manager, Controller, Director of Public Safety, Director of Housing and Residence Life for business aspects, Director of Human Resources, Director of Procurement Services, Director of Risk Management, Director of Facility Operations and Planning, and Executive Director of Technology. Page 2 of Feb. 1, 2015 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

2 Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer Responsible for business operations of the finance and administration function of the university, reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Business operations included procurement services, distribution services, risk management and safety, general accounting, accounts payable, bursar, student loan accounting and collections, investment management and accounting, debt management and accounting, bookstore operations, auxiliary accounting, business liaison for food services, travel services, completion of university financial statements, and rental property accounting. Major Accomplishments: Completed the largest single bond issuance in the history of the university ($58 million) and an auxiliary system bond deal that received the lowest interest rate in the history of state of Indiana higher education bond issuance. Presented debt service plans and reviewed current debt information with the Indiana Finance Authority and began work in completing biennial budget worksheets for the state budget process. Assisted the Vice President for Government and University Relations by participating in selected legislative events and receptions University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Controller and Business Office Director Responsible for accounting and business office operations, reporting directly to the Assistant Treasurer. Business office operations included general accounting, accounts payable, bursar, student loan accounting and collections, auxiliary accounting, investment accounting, business liaison for food services, travel services, completion of university financial statements, and rental property accounting. Major Accomplishments: Served as Assistant Treasurer during periods of absence, participated as a member of the business office budget and planning committee, assumed the responsibility for completing university financial statements. Received the National Association of College and University Business Officers Rising Star Award in Page 3 of University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

3 Banner Project Manager Banner project manager for a campus wide administrative system implementation, reporting directly to the Banner Steering Committee, consisting of the Provost and all of the vice presidents from the functional areas of the university. Maintained food service liaison role during the implementation but otherwise solely focused on the project. Duties included the development of a project plan, managing implementation resources, monitoring project milestones, scheduling training sessions, monitoring project scope, chairing the Banner Steering Committee and project team, completing monthly project reports, and communicating the project status with the university community. Major Accomplishments: Implemented a campus wide system on schedule, on budget, and with very limited scope creep University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Controller and Assistant Business Office Director Responsible for accounting functions of the university, reporting directly to the Business Office Director. Duties included all elements of the accounting function and as the business liaison role with food service. Major Accomplishment: Assigned the responsibility of food service business liaison for the university University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Controller Responsible for accounting functions of the university, reporting directly to the Business Office Director. Duties included all elements of the accounting function. Major Accomplishments: Chaired a committee to select a university wide campus card system product and led the implementation team that successfully implemented the system in the summer of University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Chief Accountant Responsible for accounting functions of the university, reporting directly to the Business Office Director. Duties included all elements of the accounting function. Major Accomplishment: Assigned the responsibility of the mainframe accounting system which controlled all reporting and accounting operational aspects. Page 4 of University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

4 Bursar Responsible for billing and accounts receivable functions of the university, reporting directly to the Controller. Major Accomplishments: Learned sound cash handling practices, worked with student service units on campus, and further developed student customer service skills University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Staff Accountant Responsible for accounts payable, student loan collections and accounting, and various reconciliations, reporting directly to the Controller. Major Accomplishment: Implemented accounts payable module of the purchase order mainframe system. University Committees (selected) University of Southern Indiana Data Standards Committee Chair University of Southern Indiana Banner Operations Committee Chair University of Southern Indiana Business Office Budget Committee University of Southern Indiana Banner Project Committee Chair University of Southern Indiana Banner Steering Committee Chair University of Southern Indiana Campus Appeals Committee University of Southern Indiana Data Retention Committee University Center Coordinating Committee Construction Design Committees for Campus Store, University Center East, Convenience Store, Loft, and all current food service venues on campus. Current member of Physical Activities Center Renovation Committee President s Council Athletics Council and Fiscal Integrity and Facilities Planning subcommittee chair Licensing Committee and branding Promise Committee Student Government Association Food Service Committee Page 5 of 8

5 Community and Professional Service 1999-Present Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Finance/Audit Committee Chair Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Long Range Property Plan Committee Member 2011 Holy Name High School Youth Mission Missouri Adult Leader 2010 Holy Name High School Youth Mission Pennsylvania Adult Leader Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Treasurer Central Association of College and University Business Officers Audit Committee Chair 2004 Central Association of College and University Business Officers Audit Committee Vice Chair Central Association of College and University 2007 Business Officers Audit Committee Member Page 6 of 8

6 2003 Indiana Systems and Computer Technology Conference Board Member 2002 Henderson Girls Softball Association Team Manager Henderson American Basketball Association Coach 2001 Ark Crisis Nursery Board President and initiated first capital campaign 2000 Ark Crisis Nursery Board Vice President Ark Crisis Nursery Board Member Henderson Parents Coaches Managers Association Baseball Team Manager Henderson Parents Coaches Managers Association Board Member Indiana Association of College and University Business Officers President Page 7 of 8

7 Indiana Association of College and University Business Officers 1st Vice President and President Roles in Indiana Association of College and University Business Officers 2nd Vice President 1995 Indiana Systems and Computer Technology Conference Session Leader 1993 Financial Records System Plus International Users Conference Session Presenter and Session Moderator Professional Development CACUBO Management Institute Professional Diploma 1990 NACUBO Building Performance Workshop Part 1 NACUBO Intermediate Accounting Workshop NACUBO Higher Education Accounting Forum SunGard Summit Conference 2005 SunGard Summit Conference 2004 NACUBO Annual Meetings CACUBO Annual Meetings IACUBO Annual Meetings Page 8 of 8

8 Awards 2013 Model of Efficiency Award University Business Magazine 2008 Thanks Badge Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana 2007 Rising Star Award National Association of College and University Business Officers