SARAH LISTER
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Resourceful operations leader experienced in monitoring the daily operations of the company and business executives. Adept at streamlining processes and creating effective business procedures leading employees to optimize growth. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies while staying informed about latest requirements from business partners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
South Plains Solar
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Organized and managed payroll for employees, calculated commissions and deductions for sales organizations, and maintained vendor invoices.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of lender-specific requirements and guidelines while sustaining open channels of communication with lender managers and executives.
- Recruited operations staff and trained personnel to maintain daily operations tasks.
- Manage lender chargebacks and escalation concerns and milestone reviews.
Operations Director
South Plains Solar
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and policies, resulting in improved productivity and company expansion.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify areas for optimization and implement innovative solutions.
- Ensured compliance with state, city, and utility regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Area Operations Manager
Pure Energy
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with city and utility contacts to ensure contracts were in compliance.
- Managed the business relationships in the Austin Texas region to guarantee project milestones were completed before deadlines.
- Handled city and utility registration, permit applications, interconnection applications, HOA approvals, CAD revision requests, and inspection scheduling.
Operations Director
Mint Solar/Prizm Energy
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Executive Team member
- Headed special projects and creating standard operation procedures for the company including auditing and writing contracts and addendums.
- Oversaw Human Resources processes that include, on-boarding and off-boarding, generating payroll reports, tracking metrics for employees, and general troubleshooting for software programs that are in use.
- Analyzed performance metrics and identified key areas for improvement, leading to optimized processes across the organization.
Regional Operations Coordinator
Mint Solar
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Created the position that expanded to new department that I recruited, trained, and managed leading to promotion.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate measurement of key performance indicators.
- Presented findings to management through clear visualizations and concise reports, facilitating data-driven decisions.
- Handled administrative aspects of new employee onboarding and resignations.
Field Office Manager
Protection 1
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Streamlined communication channels for better collaboration between departments, resulting in improved overall productivity.
- Administered pre-employment drug testing for employment verification and ensured sales representatives had state licensing.
- Inputting, Auditing, and Completing Corporate Submissions on Contracts
- Scheduling Installations and Service Calls.
Education
Nursing -
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2012
Skills
- Critical thinker and problem-solver
- Policies and Procedures
- Operations Management
- Performance Optimization
- Human Resources
- Financial Management
- Memory retention and comprehension
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
South Plains Solar
07.2022 - Current
Operations Director
South Plains Solar
02.2021 - 06.2022
Area Operations Manager
Pure Energy
12.2018 - 05.2019
Operations Director
Mint Solar/Prizm Energy
09.2017 - 12.2018
Regional Operations Coordinator
Mint Solar
06.2017 - 09.2017
Field Office Manager
Protection 1
09.2012 - 08.2016
Nursing -
New Mexico Junior College
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