LIKISHIA YOUNG
DeSoto,United States
Summary
Army Veteran driven and resourceful executive administrative professional with 20+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Deputy for Quality and Safety
Fort Campbell MEDDAC
02.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Assisted in development of company policies and procedures, contributing to more organized work environment.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within organization efficiently.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for company.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Supply Technician
Alpha Company, Warrior Transition Battalion
09.2010 - 02.2014
- Apply established property policies, regulations or procedures pertinent to unit property accountability procedures effectively and accurately
- Makes decisions and recognizes problems relating to property receipt transfer, issue and turn-ins by HRH
- Primary Government Purchase Card Holder for company
Materiel Expeditor
Stanley Associates
04.2009 - 09.2010
- Skilled in working independently, motivated self starter, able to quickly grasp new concepts and work on multiple tasking
- Possess the ability to adapt and work through difficult situations
- Highly skilled in managing others
- Always a team player and leads by example
- Performs above and beyond with an autonomous outlook
Supply Sergeant
United States Army
08.2005 - 11.2008
- Trained junior staff members on proper handling of sensitive materials, enhancing overall safety measures within the department.
- Implemented a preventative maintenance program for equipment, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Reduced order processing time by implementing an automated tracking system.
- Collaborated with other departments to fulfill their supply requirements while adhering to budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS05.2024
Diploma - General Education
John Oliver Johnson High School
Huntsville, Alabama05.1995
Skills
- Executive Support
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Strong Problem Solver
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Office Administration
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Expense Reporting
- Customer Service
- Calendar Management
- Scheduling
- Interpersonal Communication
- Travel Coordination
- Excel spreadsheets
- Database Management
- Proofreading
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Project Management
Training
- Microsoft Office (Present)
- Typing, filing, lifting, verbal communication, written communication (present)
Certification
Physical Security Course (05/12/2003)
Specialized Education
Unit Supply Advanced Individual Training (02/13/2001)
Specialized Training
- Standard Army Maintenance System-Enterprise (03/16/2007)
- Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced - Unit (03/09/2007)
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Deputy for Quality and Safety
Fort Campbell MEDDAC
02.2014 - 12.2019
Supply Technician
Alpha Company, Warrior Transition Battalion
09.2010 - 02.2014
Materiel Expeditor
Stanley Associates
04.2009 - 09.2010
Supply Sergeant
United States Army
08.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
Diploma - General Education
John Oliver Johnson High School
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