Lakeisha Vowles
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Experienced logistics specialist with a proven track record of streamlining operations, optimizing inventory management, and improving supply chain efficiency. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and consistently delivering results. Expertise in logistics coordination, problem-solving, and implementing process improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Logistics Manager
Indevco North America
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce waste in packaging materials, contributing to the company''s sustainability goals.
- Reduced order processing time by 27% by optimizing inventory management and warehouse organization.
- Improved on-time, delivery rate by 47% with proactive shipment tracking and coordination with carriers.
- Decreased aged inventory by 61% by implementing first in, first out (FIFO) storage and shipping methods.
- Managed returns processing efficiently, minimizing losses due to damaged or unsellable merchandise.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to maintain optimal inventory levels, avoiding overstocking and stockouts.
Facility Operations Assistant
American Trucking Associations Inc
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved 18% cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled department expenses, and reduced annual budget by 31%.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Supervised staff of 36 employees in day-to-day activities.
- Coordinated space planning efforts to optimize facility usage and accommodate changing business needs.
Executive Assistant to the Director
Integrated Resource Technologies
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed a diverse array of administrative tasks to enable the director to focus on higher-level responsibilities.
- Coordinated travel arrangements to ensure timely arrivals and seamless experiences for the director during business trips.
- Assisted in budget management, and tracking expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility within the department.
- Organized high-profile events, ensuring successful execution and positive feedback from attendees.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas, and travel arrangements for meetings and event planning for the board of directors, president, and executive vice president.
Executive Assistant
Paradigm Technologies
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Coordinated international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for executives attending global conferences.
Education
Cert in Logistics, Transportation And Distribution
Association For Supply Chain Management
12-2025
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Atlanta, GA05-2006
Skills
- Shipping management
- Stock control
- Warehouse safety
- Employee supervision
- Team management
- Mentoring and training
- Inventory control
- Skilled in all Microsoft Office functions
- Import and export operations
- Customs compliance
Timeline
Assistant Logistics Manager
Indevco North America
04.2019 - Current
Facility Operations Assistant
American Trucking Associations Inc
10.2014 - 12.2019
Executive Assistant to the Director
Integrated Resource Technologies
03.2012 - 10.2014
Executive Assistant
Paradigm Technologies
09.2008 - 12.2012
Cert in Logistics, Transportation And Distribution
Association For Supply Chain Management
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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