Marynell Murphy
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Chief Operations Officer at The Lamplighter School, recognized for driving operational excellence and enhancing profitability through strategic partnerships and technological innovations. Expert in crisis management and organizational leadership, fostering a collaborative culture that empowers teams to solve complex problems and streamline workflows effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
The Lamplighter School
09.1999 - 05.2025
- Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations in order to make the school safe.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration between facilities and technology departments for optimal operational results.
- Established strong partnerships with external vendors to enhance the school's reputation.
- Spearheaded technological advancements that streamlined workflows.
- Mitigated risks by establishing robust risk management processes and investing in cybersecurity measures for school-wide protection.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment that encouraged creative problem solving.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep the school running smoothly while meeting operational goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Represented organization at school conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of trustees.
Education
MBA - Marketing/Finance
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX08-1977
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Operational excellence
- Profitability improvement
- Operations management
- Crisis management
- Logistics management
- Executive leadership
- Operations oversight
- Budget administration
- Technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
Over 26 years of experience at managing both the operations and technology of the school. Performed other duties such as accounts payable, tuition management, inventory control, and software manager.
Certification
Member of National Association of Threat Professionals.
Organized a group of approximately 45 schools in the North Texas area to meet, discuss, and support security and facilities at our neighboring schools.
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
The Lamplighter School
09.1999 - 05.2025
MBA - Marketing/Finance
Southern Methodist University