Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Eddie Lummus

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Engaging with many years of experience taking measurable approaches to strengthen company images. Achieving strategist focused on delivering key departmental objectives. Achieved many goals in every area of responsibility for our unique funeral industry strategies and strong work ethic. Hardworking with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Market Manager

Service Corporation International
Atlanta, GA
05.1980 - Current
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness, market share, and customer loyalty.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge about current industry trends and best practices.
  • Identified potential areas for improvement in existing processes and procedures.
  • Developed key performance indicators for measuring success of campaigns and initiatives.
  • Met with client families to discuss service options and pricing plans.
  • Supervised staff on duty during viewings, funerals or memorial services.
  • Evaluated employee performance through observation and review of written documentation.
  • Implemented strategies designed to improve customer satisfaction ratings from surveys conducted by external agencies.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing standards as well as federal regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Education

Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA
05-1985

Paramedic - Medical

Metro Ambulance
Marietta, GA
09-1984

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Skills

  • Operational Management
  • Communications
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Sales operations
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance reporting

Affiliations

  • President of Georgia Cemetery Board (currently)
  • Board Member Douglas County Kiwanis (currently)
  • Board Member City of Kennesaw Cemetery Foundation (currently)
  • Past President Kennesaw Acworth Optimist 2019-2021
  • Past President of Smyrna Business Association 2001
  • Board Member Marietta Kiwanis 2000-2002
  • Board Member Cobb County Emergency Management 1992 - 2002
  • Kennesaw Business Association Board Member 1985-1992

Accomplishments

  • Customer Service Awards
  • Easter Business Top Market Award 2023
  • Top Cemetery by market Award many years

Certification

  • Funeral Director and Embalmer
  • Licensed Insurance Agent State of Georgia
  • Cremation and Aquamation Certified

Timeline

Market Manager

Service Corporation International
05.1980 - Current

Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Paramedic - Medical

Metro Ambulance

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology

Kennesaw State University
Eddie Lummus