Melissa Navarro
Texas City,Texas
Summary
Highly organized and results-driven Coast Guard Storekeeper with 20 years of active-duty service executing large-scale logistics, financial management, and supply chain operations. Proven expert in managing multi-million-dollar government inventories, procurement workflows, and strict compliance audits. Strategic leader with a deep commitment to maintaining operational readiness, optimizing budgets, and mentoring high-performing teams for critical maritime and military missions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Storekeeper First Class
United States Coast Guard
Houston, Texas
06.2022 - 08.2026
- Designated as an Approving official responsible for reviewing, verifying, and authorizing cardholder transactions.
- Authorized official travel documents, expense claims, and vouchers in the electronic travel system.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts.
- Conducted research and compiled solicitation packages for contracting officer.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Monitored spending activity to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
- Reviewed requests for new funding allocations or modifications of existing ones based on current needs and objectives.
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
Miami, Florida
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted members with providing the proper documentation and process for role access to the Coast Guard's Financial System Modernization Solution.
- Prepared excel spreadsheets and memorandums to the command for review and approval of member's role requests.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Performed database entry updates to keep information current.
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
Bodega Bay, California
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Reconciled government purchase card charges against the financial system's ledger to maintain accurate financial records and data integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding accounting procedures and processes.
- Researched discrepancies in account balances, identified root causes, and implemented solutions.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
Elizabeth City , NC
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, adhering to inventory management procedures.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Completed daily logs for record-keeping.
- Conducted property inspections to assess condition and identify necessary improvements.
- Prepared monthly financial reports detailing property expenditures and budget adherence.
- Actively worked with departments to properly dispose of excess government property.
- Prepared outgoing parcels for shipment, including packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage.
Storekeeper Third Class
United States Coast Guard
Kodiak, AK
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Coordinated supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of essential materials.
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reorders to maintain adequate supplies.
- Supported procurement activities by communicating with vendors and suppliers directly.
- Analyzed data to determine optimal transportation routes for maximum efficiency.
- Maintained contact with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, pricing discrepancies.
- Prepared and maintained accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices.
Education
Basic Simplified Acquisition
Coast Guard Training Center
Norfolk, VA07-2012
Leadership And Management School
Coast Guard Air Station
Kodiak, AK06-2009
A School (Storekeeper)
Coast Guard Training Center
Petaluma, CA01-2008
Del Rio High School
Del Rio, TXSkills
- Inventory control systems
- Supply chain strategy
- Financial management
- Vendor procurement
- Team leadership and development
- Compliance auditing
- Warehouse Operations
- Budgetary & Financial Oversight
- Records Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Government Contracting
Certification
Contract Lifecycle and Management course (CLM 474)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Storekeeper First Class
United States Coast Guard
06.2022 - 08.2026
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
06.2020 - 06.2022
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2015 - 06.2020
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2010 - 06.2015
Storekeeper Third Class
United States Coast Guard
03.2008 - 07.2010
Basic Simplified Acquisition
Coast Guard Training Center
Leadership And Management School
Coast Guard Air Station
A School (Storekeeper)
Coast Guard Training Center
Del Rio High School