Vanessa Lumpkin
Picayune
Summary
Highly skilled Army Veteran, Administrative Assistant and Logistics Specialist; holding a current Secret Clearance with 10+ years of military and contracting experience. Dedicated to quality performance, efficiency and willing to relocate.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Lockheed Martin
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed calendar appointments to optimize time management.
- Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Logistics Management Specialist Operations
Amentum | Zaczerne, Poland
12.2023 - Current
- Attends secret briefings and planning events with U.S. government, NATO, and allied nation representatives to coordinate and deconflict donated aid to Ukraine.
- Compiles information that generates status reports that are seen at the highest levels of government.
- Organizes and facilitates staff meetings, as well as meetings with the Program Manager, U.S. Government, and RDC-U Commander.
- Prepares and presents detailed reports and briefings on logistics operations and performance to senior contract management and government officials, supporting decision-making and strategic planning.
- Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and government personnel to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Plans and coordinates logistical operations in support of Amentum operations for Remote Distribution Center – Ukraine, acts a liaison between the US Government and Amentum contractors.
Project Specialist
Amentum | Zaczerne, Poland
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured all missions assigned to the Project were executed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Produced daily and weekly reports that provided a clear and accurate picture of all ongoing missions to program leadership and USG.
- Organized and facilitated meetings with the Program Manager and USG to review progress and address issues.
General Manager
United Fitness Partners | Gulfport, MS
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Trained 27 employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created an ordering system to regulate costing.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Led a 12-employee team to achieving a top 10% finish in EFT increase within the company.
- Managed clubs totaling $250,000 in EFT.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center | Metairie, LA
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Command Support Staff Member
United States Army | Killeen, TX
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Supervised 44 Soldiers on rear detachment.
- Managed and maintained 4 million dollars in equipment and inventory with 100% accountability.
- Prepared daily reports for the Command Group.
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines.
- Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed as appropriate.
- Booked flights, hotel accommodations and ground transportation for smooth business travel.
Operations NCOIC
United States Army Reserve | Fort Hood, Texas
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Provided administrative support to the Commanding Officer and First Sergeant, for over 80 Soldiers.
- Organized and maintained confidential files, records, and documents.
- Compiled data for reports using various computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Prepared correspondence such as letters, memos, emails, and other forms of communication.
- Supported the Commanding Officer and First Sergeant in planning conferences, meetings, ceremonies, briefings and debriefings and other special events as required.
- Created spreadsheets and databases in order to track data related to operations or personnel matters.
- Inputted data into automated systems such as Defense Travel System or Joint Personnel Adjudication System.
- Updated organizational charts reflecting current personnel assignments.
- Assisted with onboarding process for incoming and outgoing Soldiers by providing necessary paperwork and assignment materials.
- Proofread and prepared NCOER's for 1st Sergeant review and processing.
- Produced monthly and quarterly training reports for Battalion meetings.
- Reviewed and approved personnel leave forms.
- Planned and executed all company training and field exercises.
- Managed, processed, and reviewed personnel accountability, strength management.
- Managed and reviewed awards, promotions, reductions and legal actions.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Columbia Southern Univeristy
Foley, AL06-2027
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Administrative Support
- Domestic and International Experience
- Calendar Management
- Personnel Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Meeting Planning
- Timesheets and Payroll
- Project and Operations Management
- Defense Travel System
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Quality Management
- Schedule Management
- Public Relations
- Planning and Implementation
- Product Development
- Team Leadership
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Training and Development
- Staff-Retention Programs
- Military Protocol and Etiquette
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Lockheed Martin
05.2025 - Current
Logistics Management Specialist Operations
Amentum | Zaczerne, Poland
12.2023 - Current
Project Specialist
Amentum | Zaczerne, Poland
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
United Fitness Partners | Gulfport, MS
07.2021 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center | Metairie, LA
03.2016 - 08.2019
Command Support Staff Member
United States Army | Killeen, TX
08.2007 - 01.2016
Operations NCOIC
United States Army Reserve | Fort Hood, Texas
08.2007 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Columbia Southern Univeristy