Lakiea Smith

Managed an $82M+ Budget, ensured equipment accountability, conducted safety audits, and optimized operational efficiency. Directly Managed and Supervised over 42 sailors within the Supply Department and oversaw compliance with Navy regulations and safety standards in daily operations. Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced delays.

• Saved up to $14M and maximized equipment uptime by maintaining accountability and serviceability of more than $1k military equipment, resulting in zero losses.
• Managed inventory and government assets valued over $500k-$2M with 98-100% accountability accuracy during audits and inspections.
• Reduced supply shortages and inventory discrepancies by 20%, implementing improved ordering and stock rotation procedures.
• Supervised procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies supporting 300-1,200 personnel across multiple departments.
• Managed Supply and Food service operations with zero critical health inspection violations while maintaining strict compliance with sanitation standards.
• Trained and mentored Junior Personnel on supply procedures, documentation standards, and inventory management systems, improving qualification completion by 55%.

Identified Opportunities for team improvement and implemented remedial training programs to enhance job performance and overall productivity. Evaluated employee performance, setting clear expectations, and establishing measurable goals to ensure organizational success. Skilled in conducting detailed interviews to assess candidates, identifying training needs, and offering ongoing support for improved job performance and career growth.

• Effectively Managed and trained over 12 Navy Recruiters, exhibiting exceptional performance by enlisting 22 sailors, aiding in the achievement of 122 New contract objectives.
• Exceeded Organizational Goals by developing improvement opportunities and implementing training programs for a team of 12+, resulting in enhanced skillsets and increased productivity.
• Optimized the hiring process by establishing standardized procedures, saving time and resources while maintaining consistency.
• Lead My Team to gain a competitive advantage by initiating and managing goal recaps and market shares, effectively reaching quality markets and attracting top talents.
• Achieved and Surpassed quarterly goals by implementing a robust rferral system that met member expectations.

• Supervised and Coordinated the Daily Operations, sanitation, safety, check-in/out procedures, and regulations for the assigned department, effectively managing over 102 rooms, resulting in costs savings of over $100k.
• Ensured HACCP and Food safety compliance during all stages of food preparation and storage operations, increasing health compliance regulations and sanitation by 96%.
• Processed and Tracked supply requests invoices, and government purchase documentation in compliance with Navy Regulations.
• Conducted monthly inventory audits with 98-100% accountability accuracy.

• Monitored and Supervised 250 inmates. Increasing safety and facility compliance regulations and standards by 92%.
• Trained and mentored junior officers on security procedures, emergency response, and professionalism standards. Reducing conflict and incidental mishaps by over 70%.
• Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts among inmates effectively.
• Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities and court appearances.