Lakeisha Gray Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

United States

New York, New York, United States

 I leveraged my subject matter expertise, problem-solving, and analytical skills to provide direction and support to the facilities team members. Provided project management support for new office and warehouse openings. I supported and facilitated an impactful cultural shift and change by assisting with the Diversity and Inclusion teams, employee resource group initiatives, and playing a role in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives resulting in the implementation of Black History Month displayed on LINK NYC machines across New York City. I provided a wide range of operational and administrative functions, including assisting with onboarding new-hires/new-hire orientation, liaising with vendors for repairs, coordinating internal events, and project leadership.

Greater New York City Area

 I advanced to a position of higher authority and scope, earning promotion from Office/Facilities Manager to oversee Marketing/Events within eight months of hire. I was successful in meeting and exceeding the challenge to lead communication across company executives, event partners, and vendors to assist, negotiate, and collaborate on event marketing plans. I created full scope social media plans to drive consumer engagement and brand awareness on core social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube. I led and managed Marketing/Event Planning teams for the production and logistics, including content development and promotion and other event marketing activities.

Greater New York City Area

 I provided management of the employee engagement activities while overseeing day-to-day operations. As a subject matter expert, I led onboarding initiatives and delivered new hire orientation/training. I directed high-level strategic planning necessary to manage three (3) offices, including two offices remotely located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Austin, Texas. I exhibited advanced critical thinking, decision managing, time management, quantitative and qualitative analysis combined with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to negotiate lease agreements and renewals successfully. I championed successful strategies to serve as the first point of contact to stakeholders and managed expectations, including creating reporting templates and coordinating project status/progress meetings. I played a strategic role in improving operational systems and processes, including business requirements for process enhancements and technical improvements through direct support of specific projects. I employed strategic planning, data tracking and analysis, and creative thinking skills to gather, assess, and resolve issues that surfaced during the project implementation time frame.

Greater New York City Area

 I provided leadership, guidance, and direction while managing the planning teams and allocating inquiries to the appropriate individuals and departments. I drew from extensive subject matter expertise and program management experience to lead multiple programs concurrently to ensure delivery of event-related projects aligned with client objectives. I planned and executed company events, including venue research, internal and external communications, invite creation, testing and distribution, pre-production tasks, onsite staffing and support, and post-event recaps. I handled a wide range of operational functions, including managing, reviewing, and reconciling reports. I closely collaborated with the marketing teams on event data and analysis and also assisted in the development and reconciliation of event budgets.

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree