Heather Courman
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Resourceful and experienced retired Navy Veteran with 20 years’ experience in Logistics operations and customer service for the United States navy. Hands on experience in Financials and Material Control. Brings innovative thinking and detailed organizational skills to your organization. Shows professionalism both at work and in personal life, striving to always set an example.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Materal Manager
Hot Section Technologies
04.2025 - Current
- Improved cash flow management by accurately forecasting material requirements based on historical trends and anticipated changes in demand.
- Increased transparency of material movements by implementing real-time reporting tools accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by regularly soliciting feedback and encouraging open communication.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency in order management and supplier communication.
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
03.2000 - 03.2020
- Strong organizational skills, time management, record keeping and following up.
- Experience making decisions and working without direct supervision.
- Led 48 Sailors in managing the execution and requisitioning of 10,985 mission critical components valued at over $28.5M. Also, led a team of 36 Sailors in processing 10,000 critical requisitions maintaining 100 percent validity for $250M priority aviation repairable and consumables in support of 56 aircraft.
- Instrumental in ensuring the command’s operating target of approximately $22M throughout Naval service, which was properly accounted for and executed in Navy accordance.
- Purchase card holder, instrumental in researching and purchasing over $500,00 in OPTAR funds throughout Naval career.
- Experience using NALCOMIS.
- Requisitioned and issued $1 million personal gear and $300K of mission essential equipment supporting 500 expeditionary Sailors preparing for deployment.
- Expedited 1,000 CASREPS with long lead times to 12 DDG class ships.
- Team player, works well with others
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
Education
Associate of Science - CULINARY ARTS
KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Honolulu, HI12-2023
Certificate - Computer Operator
United States Military Apprentice Program
US Department Of Labor 05-2018
Certificate - Post Office Clerk
United States Military Apprentice Program
US Department Of Labor04-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Supply and logistics planning
- Financial Management
- Inventory control
- Complex problem solver
- Command Approving Official
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- OOMA Material Control Certificate
- Grade of "Outstanding" in 2019 CNAF Supply Management Inspection at NAWS China Lake's ASD Team.
- Grade of "On Track" during 2015 MPA and AMI inspection at VAW 126.
- Purchase Card Approving Official for VAW-126
- R Supply Management and Reference Training NEC
Timeline
Materal Manager
Hot Section Technologies
04.2025 - Current
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
03.2000 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - CULINARY ARTS
KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate - Computer Operator
United States Military Apprentice Program
Certificate - Post Office Clerk
United States Military Apprentice Program
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