Lakendric Hawkins
Duluth,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with extensive understanding of Logistics techniques and Data Analysis. Committed to quality assurance and maintaining clean and safe warehouse space. Adept at long-term goal setting and budget management. Goal-oriented management; delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 18+.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Alcon Laboratories Inc.
Johns Creek, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Operated complex manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality medical devices.
- Maintained compliance with safety and quality standards throughout production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new associates on equipment usage and safety protocols to ensure consistency.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify defects and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Led daily team meetings to discuss objectives, address challenges, and foster collaboration.
Warehouse Team Lead
McLane Food Service
Forest Park, GA
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling of employees.
Dock Coordinator
The Clorox Company
Forest Park, GA
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Processed orders, produced and reconciled delivery documents and tracked service performance.
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
- Collected and prepared information for various operational reports.
- Managed multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapted to changing dock situations.
- Operated forklifts, pallet movers and other material handling equipment.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift inspections of dock equipment.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Comptroller
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, Nc
08.2009 - 04.2015
- Attended meetings regarding company portfolio and other financial examination and supervisory matters to offer insight into state of finances of organization.
- Served as advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory issues, operational processes and other organizational matters.
- Reviewed and approved allocation and management of organization use of federal and state funding.
- Carried company charge card, exercising discretion in spending on business-related expenses such as travel and meals.
- Partnered with CFO to create and revise annual budget for military operations.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL04-2017
Skills
- Inventory Control System Software
- Performance Monitor
- Safety Standards
- Conflict Management
- Budget Controls
- Logistics
- Performance Evaluations
- Inventory Management and Planning
- Forklift Operation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Adaptable learner
- Machine operation
- Mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Alcon Laboratories Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Warehouse Team Lead
McLane Food Service
06.2020 - 09.2023
Dock Coordinator
The Clorox Company
03.2017 - 04.2020
Comptroller
United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Central Florida