LaKia Allen, MBA
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Quentin Newhouse, PhD, PCC
Lakia has well integrated her spiritual, body and mind approach into her coaching practice. Lakia empowers her clients with achievable and sustainable goals that are moving them to more productive and happy lives. I enjoy her ability to be non-judgmental, which is one of the marks of a great coach. Lakia has a most effective approach in maintaining her clients' agendas, while safely asking empowering questions regarding their health and wellness. Lakia's practice has grown quickly and steadily because of her faith that God has called her to this mission, and her fearlessness in servicing her clients. Lakia will soon become one of the most sought after coaches in the US. I believe that her workshops will be sold out. I also believe that her practice will be worldwide as word of mouth spreads about its effectiveness. Lakia also works well with women who are challenged by their self-image and how to best eliminate those negativities that keep them from their successful destinies. Lakia's strong spiritual beliefs and high level of integrity in everything that she does are the foundation of her coaching strategies and over time will produce the fruit of productive, proactive, and empowering outcomes for her fortunate clients. I respect her highly as a colleague and recommend her to anyone who is serious about making life changing decisions regarding their health, life and wellness.
Quentin Newhouse, PhD, PCC
Lakia has well integrated her spiritual, body and mind approach into her coaching practice. Lakia empowers her clients with achievable and sustainable goals that are moving them to more productive and happy lives. I enjoy her ability to be non-judgmental, which is one of the marks of a great coach. Lakia has a most effective approach in maintaining her clients' agendas, while safely asking empowering questions regarding their health and wellness. Lakia's practice has grown quickly and steadily because of her faith that God has called her to this mission, and her fearlessness in servicing her clients. Lakia will soon become one of the most sought after coaches in the US. I believe that her workshops will be sold out. I also believe that her practice will be worldwide as word of mouth spreads about its effectiveness. Lakia also works well with women who are challenged by their self-image and how to best eliminate those negativities that keep them from their successful destinies. Lakia's strong spiritual beliefs and high level of integrity in everything that she does are the foundation of her coaching strategies and over time will produce the fruit of productive, proactive, and empowering outcomes for her fortunate clients. I respect her highly as a colleague and recommend her to anyone who is serious about making life changing decisions regarding their health, life and wellness.
Quentin Newhouse, PhD, PCC
Lakia has well integrated her spiritual, body and mind approach into her coaching practice. Lakia empowers her clients with achievable and sustainable goals that are moving them to more productive and happy lives. I enjoy her ability to be non-judgmental, which is one of the marks of a great coach. Lakia has a most effective approach in maintaining her clients' agendas, while safely asking empowering questions regarding their health and wellness. Lakia's practice has grown quickly and steadily because of her faith that God has called her to this mission, and her fearlessness in servicing her clients. Lakia will soon become one of the most sought after coaches in the US. I believe that her workshops will be sold out. I also believe that her practice will be worldwide as word of mouth spreads about its effectiveness. Lakia also works well with women who are challenged by their self-image and how to best eliminate those negativities that keep them from their successful destinies. Lakia's strong spiritual beliefs and high level of integrity in everything that she does are the foundation of her coaching strategies and over time will produce the fruit of productive, proactive, and empowering outcomes for her fortunate clients. I respect her highly as a colleague and recommend her to anyone who is serious about making life changing decisions regarding their health, life and wellness.
Quentin Newhouse, PhD, PCC
Lakia has well integrated her spiritual, body and mind approach into her coaching practice. Lakia empowers her clients with achievable and sustainable goals that are moving them to more productive and happy lives. I enjoy her ability to be non-judgmental, which is one of the marks of a great coach. Lakia has a most effective approach in maintaining her clients' agendas, while safely asking empowering questions regarding their health and wellness. Lakia's practice has grown quickly and steadily because of her faith that God has called her to this mission, and her fearlessness in servicing her clients. Lakia will soon become one of the most sought after coaches in the US. I believe that her workshops will be sold out. I also believe that her practice will be worldwide as word of mouth spreads about its effectiveness. Lakia also works well with women who are challenged by their self-image and how to best eliminate those negativities that keep them from their successful destinies. Lakia's strong spiritual beliefs and high level of integrity in everything that she does are the foundation of her coaching strategies and over time will produce the fruit of productive, proactive, and empowering outcomes for her fortunate clients. I respect her highly as a colleague and recommend her to anyone who is serious about making life changing decisions regarding their health, life and wellness.
Credentials
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Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent
New Jersey State Department of Banking and InsuranceMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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New Jersey State Library
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
Manages day to day finance and business administration; grant administration/reporting, budget management Manages day to day finance and business administration; grant administration/reporting, budget management
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Americold Logistics, LLC. (formerly AGRO Merchants Group)
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Netherlands
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Truck Transportation
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300 - 400 Employee
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Payroll Administrator
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Dec 2018 - Aug 2020
Manages the payroll process for a multi-company organization along with performing accounting related tasks. Manages the payroll process for a multi-company organization along with performing accounting related tasks.
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Director Of Operations
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
Responsible for management and oversight of over 30 staff members in three separate departments. Oversight included but not limited to staff recruitment and training, scheduling, program development and management, facility and equipment maintenance, and revenue/sales generation. Additional responsibilities include fiscal management and oversight of department billings and bi-weekly payroll Responsible for management and oversight of over 30 staff members in three separate departments. Oversight included but not limited to staff recruitment and training, scheduling, program development and management, facility and equipment maintenance, and revenue/sales generation. Additional responsibilities include fiscal management and oversight of department billings and bi-weekly payroll
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Certified Professional Life & Health Coach
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Connect 3 Coaching LLC is a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to helping high achieving working mothers who have found themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, lost and burned out after consistently putting themselves last on their never-ending to do lists. Here at Connect 3 Coaching we empower our clients to make a transformation from the inside out. We are the catalyst to our clients embracing a healthy lifestyle: mind, body and spirit! Our clients develop improved healthy eating habits and are able to recognize and overcome the limiting beliefs that have been holding them back from achieving personal and professional success. Through coaching clients foster the courage and confidence needed to enjoy a more passionate, purposeful, fulfilling life.
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Manager of Project Accounting
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Apr 2008 - May 2012
Responsible for the review of construction contracts, purchase orders, etc. to determine the revenue method in order to recognize revenue properly.Responsible for the analysis and monitoring of project expenditures to ensure compliance with the executed contract.Monitored project budgets versus actual on a monthly basis to prohibit project overruns.Provided financial information to the Proposals group and assists with the preparation of proposals for potential construction projects.Coordinate with Project Managers and Vice Presidents on a quarterly basis to obtain updates on all government funded contracts/projects and submits them to the proper federal reporting agency.
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Project Accountant
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Nov 2006 - Apr 2008
Philadelphia Regional OfficeEssential point of contact on project performance for Senior Management in the Philadelphia Regional Office.Responsible for project maintenance activities that include monthly billings, monthly reforecasting, analysis of work in progress, subconsultant billings, collection of accounts receivable, project data setup and implementation and project closeouts.Liaise with Project Managers as well as Principals across the organization to ensure that unbilled and accounts receivable collection issues are resolved.Liaise with Payroll department to ensure that all time has been reported accurately.Facilitator of monthly revenue meetings to review the finances of all Philadelphia projects.
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Financial Analyst - Office of Chief Financial Officer
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Oct 2003 - Nov 2006
Prepared and consolidated Finance Division budget.Responsible for the financial monitoring, tracking, reporting, and analysis of over 350 grant projects.Performed an analysis of other Division budgets to ensure compliance with the Corporation goals.Maintained over 350 grant projects which included the following: Making milestone disbursements based on grant amountsCommunicating grant agreement guidelines and submission deficiencies to District Business Administrators.Provided project information requests to other Divisions within the SCC and to the Governor's office.Prepared reports showing the status of projects and program funds obligated.
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Financial Analyst
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Jul 2001 - Sep 2003
Performance and PlanningPrepared Shared Services Budget that included nine functional areas (Acct Payable, Planning, Acct Management, Executive, Accounting, Support Services, Taxation, Executive, Fixed Assets).Assisted with the preparation and consolidation of American Water Works Co Business Plan.Assisted with Business Plan reforecast and made recommendations based on those reforecast figures.Prepared monthly variance analysis for the SCC budget.Created and implemented training modules and training sessions for the Oracle Financial Analyzer software system.
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Staff Auditor
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2001
Performed internal audits for 23 subsidiaries within the American Water Works Service Co..Prepared internal audit working papers that included audit findings and recommendations.Held audit meetings to communicate audit findings to subsidiary Controllers and Operating Managers.Through audits and subsidiary research evaluated the Company's control procedures and environment.Issued audit reports presenting audit findings and recommendations. Performed internal audits for 23 subsidiaries within the American Water Works Service Co..Prepared internal audit working papers that included audit findings and recommendations.Held audit meetings to communicate audit findings to subsidiary Controllers and Operating Managers.Through audits and subsidiary research evaluated the Company's control procedures and environment.Issued audit reports presenting audit findings and recommendations.
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Education
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2004 - 2007
University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus
Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Management -
1996 - 1999
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
2012 - 2012
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Professional Coaching -
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National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer, Personal Trainer -
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The MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education - Villanova University College of Nursing
Health Coach Certification, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General -
2012 - 2012
American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
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