John Lomax
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with over 15 years of experience in managing office operations and facilitating communication between teams. Known for implementing best practices in data management and enhancing workflow efficiency, contributing to better organizational performance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibrations Administrator
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
Cantonment, FL
03.2013 - 04.2025
- Streamlined administrative processes in Sales Force, resulting in improved workflow and reduced turnaround times for projects.
- Facilitated communication between internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration and information sharing across teams.
- Implemented best practices for data management using advanced software tools to improve accuracy and reliability.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
Group Office Manager / Division Calibrations Admin
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
Boulder, CO
12.2005 - 03.2013
- Managed daily office operations to ensure efficiency and support organizational goals.
- Timekeeper for 120 personnel using input from employees, Group Leaders and the Division Chief ensuring correct cost centers and accurate hours were reported using time and attendance software and excel spreadsheets
- Coordinated domestic and international travel for 35 people ensuring their attendance at conferences, educational opportunities and external stakeholder support happened and ensured employee reimbursement vouchers were submitted within five working days upon return.
- Reconciled government purchase cards for 120 personnel monthly ensuring that authorizations were obtained and the correct cost center was charged for the supplies needed.
Electronics Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
Various Domestic And Overseas Assignments
07.1984 - 08.2005
- Supervised maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency of maintenance activities.
Education
MBA - Multidiscipline
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS10-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS01-2010
Skills
- Use of various software platforms including Salesforce, Department of Commerce Business Systems, Time and Attendance software, travel management software, bankcard reconciliation software procurement software
- Customer Service for internal and external stakeholders
- Timekeeping, business managment
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping and file management
Timeline
Calibrations Administrator
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
03.2013 - 04.2025
Group Office Manager / Division Calibrations Admin
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST
12.2005 - 03.2013
Electronics Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
07.1984 - 08.2005
MBA - Multidiscipline
Grantham University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grantham University
National Institute of Standards and Technology Eugene Crittenden Award
For outstanding service to NIST and its customers resulting in significant workflow improvements in the field of optoelectronic measurement services.