Mary Lumsdon
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable with extensive experience in business ownership and management. Successfully co-led company, implementing strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and drove profitability. Demonstrated expertise in financial oversight and team leadership.
Business professional prepared for leadership roles in dynamic environments. Proven ability to drive business growth through strategic planning and innovation. Known for fostering collaborative teams and adapting to changing market demands. Expertise includes financial management, operational planning, and effective communication.
Business professional skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management. Proven ability to drive growth through effective leadership, team collaboration, and focus on achieving results. Expertise in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for reliability and strong commitment to organizational success.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner
Legacy Homes Texas, LLC
Seagoville, TX
10.2009 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by adhering to workplace safety policies and providing necessary resources for employee wellbeing.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Base Energy Manager
Department of Defense
Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX
04.1977 - 10.2015
- Developed tailored recommendations for clients based on benchmarking data, resulting in more effective energy management strategies.
- Streamlined operations, implementing advanced building automation systems to optimize energy usage in facilities.
- Followed up on completion of energy management projects and communicated progress to customers.
- Reduced energy consumption for clients through the development and execution of strategic energy management plans.
- Complied with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Promoted energy management solutions in community through use of audit programs.
- Led training sessions on best practices in energy management, increasing employee awareness and engagement in conservation efforts.
- Provided technical support during facility upgrades or retrofits, helping ensure seamless transitions that did not disrupt regular operations.
- Increased cost savings with thorough analysis of utility bills, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers during the design phase of new construction projects, incorporating energy-efficient features from the outset to minimize long-term operating costs for clients.
- Secured funding for energy projects through grant writing and relationship-building with relevant stakeholders.
- Optimized HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and reduce overall energy consumption.
- Monitored ongoing performance of implemented measures through regular reporting, making adjustments as necessary to maintain progress towards client goals.
- Developed comprehensive reports on project outcomes, highlighting successes and areas for improvement, assisting clients in refining their ongoing energy management strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative approaches for reducing energy use across various business functions.
- Assisted in meeting regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on industry standards and ensuring compliance throughout project implementation phases.
- Enhanced energy efficiency by conducting comprehensive audits and implementing targeted improvements.
- Managed relationships with utility providers to negotiate favorable rates and contracts for clients'' businesses.
- Performed audits on building systems to collect data on energy used by HVAC, electrical and lighting controls.
- Inspected or monitored heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- Reviewed or negotiated energy purchase agreements.
- Visited customer sites to verify proper installation of energy efficiency equipment, light bulbs, and thermostats.
- Reviewed architectural, mechanical or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Appraised facilities' utility bills to better understand energy usage trends and identify procedures to decrease expenditures.
- Evaluated current lighting system and identified more cost-effective equipment solution.
- Promoted awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Communicated effectively with utility customers, promptly responding to questions regarding new equipment and offering insight into incentive programs.
- Stayed up to date on newest technologies designed to boost energy efficiency for electrical and HVAC systems.
- Conducted energy audits to evaluate energy use and identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCollum High School
San Antonio, TX05-1978
Skills
- Customer service
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Decision-making
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Sales strategies
- Operations management
- Records management
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Budget development
- Customer retention
- Systems management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Timeline
Co-owner
Legacy Homes Texas, LLC
10.2009 - Current
Base Energy Manager
Department of Defense
04.1977 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
McCollum High School