Lakeisha Gooding
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Medical Logistics Project Manager and U.S. Air Force Veteran with over five years of experience leading high-stakes healthcare supply chains and logistics programs. Demonstrated expertise in medical material management, fleet coordination, and federal compliance, ensuring seamless support for over 200,000 beneficiaries. Proven track record in driving process improvements, reducing costs, and executing cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration among key stakeholders. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and skills to optimize healthcare delivery and logistics operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Logistics Project Manager
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans for medical logistics and clinical support initiatives, overseeing procurement, inventory, and fleet operations to meet defined objectives
- Directed logistics and clinical support plans for logistics and clinical support initiatives serving over 228K healthcare beneficiaries; ensured alignment with strategic healthcare and operational goals
- Managed the full lifecycle of complex logistics projects, including procurement, inventory system redesign, and fleet optimization, while balancing resource availability, risk, and timeline constraints
- Mentored and managed teams of up to 15 airmen; facilitated cross-training, supported team development, and guided resolution of interpersonal and operational conflicts
- Redesigned of inventory tracking protocols that returned $171K in medical credits and achieved 100% accuracy; leveraged performance metrics to monitor project impact and adjust strategies
- Oversaw medical transportation operations across a $194K fleet, enabling seamless delivery of over 100K prescriptions and maintaining uninterrupted care during critical system shortfalls
- Various Locations
Medical Logistics/ Contracting Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed 32 service contracts supporting 120 personnel and $16M in assets across five installations, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in the Defense Health Agency’s 3rd largest market
- Served as Alternate Contracting Office Representative, developing a 20K pharmaceutical contract that achieved annual certification and safeguarded care for 250K beneficiaries
- Facilitated onboarding of 60 medical providers through security checks, activating $400M in healthcare services and 1.2M appointments for the Colorado Market
- Oversaw end-to-end delivery of $30M+ in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hazardous materials across 155 accounts; ensured 100% inventory accountability across 72K line items, directly supporting uninterrupted patient care
- Led annual operational stock inventory, reconciled 200+ items, resolved 10 discrepancies, and implemented SOPs achieving 100% inventory accuracy Coordinated retirement and shipment of 3.9K medical records, eliminating a 3-year backlog and preventing a $4M federal compliance penalty
- Recovered $171K in pharmaceutical credits for the Air Force Working Capital Fund by overseeing 34K+ expired medication returns and maintaining Drug Enforcement Agency -compliant pharmacy waste procedures
Education
Associate of Arts (AA) - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
11.2025
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leader
- Medical Logistics Management
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Staff Development
- Federal Acquisition Procedures
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Record/Healthcare Management
Certification
- Acquisitions Ethics
- Contracting Officer Representative Contracting for Telecommunications
- CPR/AED
- Cyber Awareness
- HIPPA & Privacy Act Micro purchases
- OPSEC Contract Requirements
- Sustainable Procurement
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Google Drive Conferencing/Messaging: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Medical Logistics and Asset Accountability: Managed the end-to-end medical logistics supply chain supporting 155 accounts, 4K cadets, and over 228K military healthcare beneficiaries. Oversaw inventory, procurement, and equipment logistics for $30M+ in pharmaceuticals and medical assets.
- Healthcare Contract Oversight & Quality Control: Served as Alternate Contracting Officer Representative; developed clean room contract valued at $20K, earning annual certification and directly supporting compliance and safety standards impacting over 250K patients.
- Process Improvement & Program Management: Revamped inventory protocols across multiple pharmacy accounts, achieving 100% inventory accuracy and enabling $171K in medical credit returns. Improved material tracking, resulting in the top three Department of Defense Med Logistics account status.
- Training, Leadership & Team Collaboration: Led and trained teams of up to 15 Airmen; created weekly sync meetings that drove process improvement and inspired peers to spearhead multiple squadron- and wing-wide programs.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Skilled in developing communication plans to inform, involve, and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, enhancing collaborations and ensuring project success.
Timeline
Medical Logistics Project Manager
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 11.2025
Medical Logistics/ Contracting Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Arts (AA) - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force
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