Lakeesha Jones

Work History

NIH-Center of Information Technology

09.2022 - Current

Act as Deputy Director strategic partner, managing a high-volume calendar, coordinating complex travel logistics, and ensure seamless transitions between high-priority meetings and events.
Organize and execute all travel arrangements, including booking accomodations, handling event registrations, and preparing detailed travel itineraries.
Reconcile and submit business travel expenses with accuracy and timeliness.
Draft and edit briefing materials and agendas to ensure complete preparedness for executive and board level meetings.
Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation to support executive decision-making
Compose, edit, and proofread a wide range of communications, including memos, letters, and reports.
Serve as liaison between Deputy Director, internal teams, and external stakeholders-tracking deliverables, following up on action items, and ensuring alignments across departments.
Manage and prioritize executive incoming correspondence, ensuring prompt distribution and follow-up.
Coordinate executive and board events, streamlining logistics and addressing operational needs for successful execution.

Aurotech

07.2021 - 09.2022

Led project coordination efforts for university Capital Projects, ensuring smooth execution across all phases.
Managed project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and detailed design bid packages, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Facilitated cross-departmental meetings and maintained communication between contractors and university stakeholders.
Supported program managers by monitoring deliverables and maintaining project timelines.
Revamped reporting templates, increasing efficiency and clarity for all project phases.
Successfully managed badge/key access coordination, minimizing project delays.

Washington Hospital Center

08.2018 - 09.2020

Coordinated the administrative details related to the responsibilities of the Department Chair/Chief and the Administrator of the Department, which include; planning, comparing, and compiling necessary information and materials for routine activities and special projects.
Provided clerical support; typing, editing, and copying of various clinical documents, as well as manuscripts, protocols, and presentations. Assisted with preparation of presentations.
Functioned as the Department liaison's with Information Services and the Office of Telecommunications to maintain, plan, obtain and update technology services.
Participated in monitoring and controlling assigned operation budgets for all supply stock and orders with administrative guidelines.
Prepared materials for staff meetings.
Planned, provided, and evaluate trainings, orientations, and other opportunities for learning delegated by the Department Chair.

Georgetown University

06.2014 - 06.2018

Assisted with daily department administration; answering phones, collecting mail, taking messages and provided routine information.
Maintained accurate files and records, ensuring timely retrieval information. Developed systems for data collection, reporting and analysis.
Ordered and maintain office supplies, manage inventory, and liaise with vendors to resolve issues or negotiate prices.
Organized meetings, conferences, and seminars including scheduling and preparing agendas, and coordinating logistics such as travel and audiovisual materials.
Provided data entry support and prepare reports on departmental statistics and performance.
Handled confidential documents, and prepared memos, policies, and other documents as directed.