Joyce Lewis

• Performs responsible duties related to proper operation, coordination and management of Agricultural Chemistry program/staff.
• Keeps Director informed of any noticed issue that cannot be resolved independently.
• Ensure subordinates are properly trained and complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Procurement liaison. Receive and process purchasing requests and accounts payable documents in accordance to agency policy and procedures.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies required for laboratory and office personnel as well as field staff;
• Communicate with vendors/staff on contracts and service agreements.
• Perform Time Administrative duties effectively and efficiently.
• Served as liaison for Agricultural Chemistry Programs between other Programs, regulated industry, Louisiana consumer and various divisions of Food and Drug Administrations (FDA).
• Interpreted Louisiana Feed and Fertilizer Laws and their applicable Regulations in order to answer questions from regulated industry and Louisiana consumer.
• Managed and maintained all required Standard Operating Procedures and Policies regarding program administrative duties for Agricultural Chemistry.
• Independently made Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) Cooperative Agreement Project Management decisions relating to expected quarterly, mid-year and annual deliverables.
• Managed and maintained AFRPS Cooperative Agreement Calendar on Microsoft Outlook to ensure deadlines are kept up to date, reminders are established and all supporting documentation are attached; this includes events such as meeting and training dates, meeting and training registration deadlines, reporting deadlines, in-house deliverable deadlines and other AFRPS Cooperative Agreement events.
• Implemented and maintained all required Standard Operating Procedures and Policies regarding program administrative duties for Agricultural Chemistry.
• Maintained Feed Incident Emergency Contact List as required by AFRPS Standard 5: Feed Related Illness or Death and Emergency Response.
• Ensured that all electronically developed documents in relation to AFRPS Cooperative Agreement are stored and retained.
• Maintained inspector resource inventory and coordinated purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• Ensured proper storage of inspector and Agricultural Chemistry staff training records in organized manner for audit purposes as required by Standard 2: Training, Standard4: Auditing, Standard 8: Planning and Resources and other applicable Standards.
• Assisted all inspectors and Agricultural Chemistry staff when traveling on AFRPS Cooperative Agreement funding to ensure travel authorizations are submitted correctly and on time, travel and lodging are secured prior to established deadlines, proper receipts are maintained and that travel reimbursements are submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintained records of all expenditures on AFRPS Cooperative Agreement to verify with Office of Management and Finance that correct expenses are reported for mid=year and annual reports as required by AFRPS Cooperative Agreement.
• Assisted in preparation for all required audits of LDAF Implementation Plan for AFRPS Cooperative Agreement and laboratory ISO Accreditation to coordinate compilation of information for each audit as requested by AFRPS Audit Team and assisted with provision of information during each audit.
• Traveled to required meetings as required by AFRPS Cooperative Agreement.

Managed Health Assessment Database.

• Scheduled and coordinated health assessments for 1800 employees in and efficient and timely manner.
• Managed employee Government Medical Surveillance Requirements set by OSHA.
• Communicated with supervision and employees daily.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
• Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
• Maximized quality assurance standards.
• Served as subject matter expert regarding policies, procedures and technology.

Production Office Assistant

• Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
• Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
• Maintained daily, monthly and inventory production reports.
• Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
• Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
• Enhanced business recordkeeping by developing and optimizing organizational approaches for records.
• Prepared project documents, reports and brochures.
• Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.

• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivated students 1st - 12th grade.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
• Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback
• Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials

Processed unemployment correspondences.

The department is now named Louisiana Workforce Commission.

• Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
• Received and reviewed 50% incoming documents and materials.
• Communicated with Processing Supervisor if unable to achieve timeline or resolve error.

• Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
• Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
• Utilized curriculum instruction for business courses.