Lyn Oberhouse
Pemberville,OH
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Private Group
04.2011 - Current
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the organization through targeted efforts in hiring practices, programming choices, or partner engagements.
- Strengthened board governance by implementing best practices and providing ongoing training for board members.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential threats facing the organization while developing mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Managed the organization''s brand, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms and a strong reputation within the community.
- Spearheaded successful advocacy efforts, influencing policy change at local, state, or federal levels as needed.
- Directed crisis management response plans during challenging situations to minimize negative impacts on the organization''s reputation.
- Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all stakeholders.
- Oversaw program development and evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Vice President
North Branch Nursery, Inc.
04.1986 - 02.2003
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Drove corporate social responsibility programs that created positive social impact while delivering tangible business benefits, such as enhanced brand reputation and employee morale.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Hired and managed [Number] new managers to drive business growth.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
- Increased sales $[Amount]through aggressive sales program overhaul, market campaigns, and new product launches.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12.1985
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Innovation Fostering
- Organizational Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Strategic Visioning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Crisis Management
- Project Oversight
- Innovation and Creativity
- Event Planning
- Budget Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Private Group
04.2011 - Current
Vice President
North Branch Nursery, Inc.
04.1986 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Bowling Green State University