Lennox Smith
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Entry-level HVAC technician with 200 hours of hands-on training through the Clean Tech HVAC/Heat Pump Training Program. Holds key industry credentials including EPA Universal license, OSHA-10, and NATE Ready to Work. Leverages an 8-year background in corporate operations and project management to deliver exceptional reliability and a customer-first approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Career Break
Sunrise, USA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided full-time care for immediate family member recovering from serious illness, ensuring comfort and support during recovery process.
Finance Director
First American Tobacco Shop
Hollywood, USA
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Directed budgeting initiatives for Seminole Tribe of Florida's top-grossing tobacco sales entity, optimizing resource allocation and sustaining top 10 state sales ranking.
- Monitored operational performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), resulting in 15% increase in overall organizational profitability.
- Engineered advanced forecasting models incorporating consumer behavior and seasonality trends, achieving a 95% sales projection accuracy rate that streamlined inventory control.
Financial Analyst
Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Hollywood, USA
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Authored and presented monthly post-close Executive Summary reports to CFO and executive leadership, informing strategic decision-making.
- Directed financial performance tracking and variance analysis for high-volume food & beverage, casino gaming, and entertainment operations, identifying structural inefficiencies contributing to $8M annual margin increase.
- Designed and maintained forecasting frameworks using historical data and macro trends to project multi-departmental revenues and expenses accurately.
Financial Analyst
Regions Bank
Fort Lauderdale, USA
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with department heads to perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly budget analyses, achieving 10% improvement in organization-wide budget adherence.
- Streamlined legacy reporting workflows to eliminate manual bottlenecks, facilitating timely delivery of financial intelligence to executive leadership.
- Analyzed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Financial Advisor
Foresters Financial
Fort Lauderdale, USA
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Designed investment strategies and financial models that achieved an average annual portfolio growth of 15%, surpassing industry benchmarks.
- Developed tailored financial plans for diverse client needs and goals.
- Analyzed market trends to provide informed investment recommendations.
Education
Clean Tech HVAC / Heat Pump Training Program -
Goodwill South Florida
Miami, FL07-2026
MBA - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL01-2012
Certification
- EPA Universal (EPA 608 Certification), SkillCat 06/30/26
- NATE Ready to Work, North American Technician Excellence, Nate ID:2286602, 06/19/26
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 06/17/26
- CPR / AED / First-Aid, NationalCPRFoundation, 06/17/26
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Career Break
01.2025 - 06.2026
Finance Director
First American Tobacco Shop
11.2020 - 12.2024
Financial Analyst
Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
12.2018 - 11.2020
Financial Analyst
Regions Bank
11.2016 - 11.2018
Financial Advisor
Foresters Financial
01.2013 - 10.2016
Clean Tech HVAC / Heat Pump Training Program -
Goodwill South Florida
MBA - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Florida Gulf Coast University