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Lakeisha Vowels
Assistant Logistics Manager
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Expertise in logistics coordination, implementing process improvements and departmental communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Logistics Manager
Indevco North America
04.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce waste in packaging materials, contributing to the company's sustainability goals.
- Reduce order processing time by 27% by optimizing inventory management and warehouse organization.
- Improved on-time delivery rate by 47% with proactive shipment coordination and collaboration with co-departments.
- Decreased aged inventory 61% by implementing first-in-first-out (FIFO) storage and shipping methods.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Worked closely with third-party logistics providers to secure cost-effective shipping solutions for outgoing orders.
Facility Operations Assistant
American Trucking Associations
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Increased workplace safety awareness through regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper equipment use.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee moral, and reduce turnover.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies by 33% by assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Controlled department expense account, and reduced annual spending by 17%.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Executive Assistant
Integrated Resource Technologies
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Identified process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce delays.
- Coordinated schedules by managing calendars for multiple executives.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.
- Streamlined office operations, leading to more organized environment by implementing digital filing systems.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Executive Assistant II
Paradigm Technologies
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
APICS CLTD -
Association For Supply Chain Management
Atlanta, GA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Atlanta, GA05-2006
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory audits
- Transportation planning
- Logistics management
- Shipping management
- Warehouse safety
- Team management
- Inventory control
- Client relationships
- Mentoring and training
- ERP software
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Assistant Logistics Manager
Indevco North America
04.2019 - Current
Facility Operations Assistant
American Trucking Associations
10.2014 - 09.2017
Executive Assistant
Integrated Resource Technologies
03.2012 - 03.2014
Executive Assistant II
Paradigm Technologies
09.2008 - 12.2012
APICS CLTD -
Association For Supply Chain Management
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offInterests
Learning
Traveling
Mentoring Youth
Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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