Nautica Epps
League City,TX
Summary
Retail operations expert with extensive experience in inventory management and talent sourcing. Oversaw procurement of $500,000 in retail merchandise, achieving $100,000 in profits, while enhancing customer satisfaction and compliance in high-volume service environments. Committed to transitioning skills into civilian roles with a focus on operational excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition
U.S. Navy
Houston
06.2024 - Current
- Produced 50 active duty and 5 reserve enlistment contracts, resulting in NRS Texas City receiving Small Recruiting Station of the Year 2026.
- Recruited and processed qualified candidates for Navy and Navy Reserve programs, ensuring compliance with enlistment standards and enhancing overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Assisted in training and developing 100+ future Sailors, contributing to 20 earning advanced paygrade incentives at RTC bootcamp.
Retail Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
11.2017 - Current
- Managed shipboard retail, service, hospitality, and postal operations, enhancing customer experience across ship's stores, coffee bars, vending, EPOS systems, barbershops, laundry, and hotel services.
- Oversaw inventory databases, Navy Cash ATMs, and automated stock control systems to ensure accurate stock levels and efficient operations.
- Delivered high-quality grooming and uniform care services following sanitation and safety guidelines.
- Processed, sorted, and distributed mail to ensure timely delivery within the organization; and maintained customer forms and address records.
- Procured and received $500,000+ in retail merchandise, generating $100,000 in profits for morale and recreation programs.
- Completed 48 monthly closeouts and 12 annual accounting periods with zero discrepancies.
- Contributed to an excellent 2023 Supply Chain Management Certification score, ensuring ship readiness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV, WV 03.2026 -
Skills
- Talent sourcing
- Candidate evaluation
- Standards compliance
- Procurement
- Receiving
- Stock control
- Monthly/annual closeouts
- Accounting accuracy
- POS systems
- Navy Cash operations
- High-volume service environments
- Vending operations
- Cash handling
- Mail processing
- Sorting
- Distribution
- Facility management
- Uniform care
- Grooming standards
- Cross-functional coordination
- Team motivation
- Mission readiness
- Communication
- Satisfaction assurance
- Record updates
Certification
- Barber, U.S. NAVY, 2018
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
American Public University System
03.2026 -
Talent Acquisition
U.S. Navy
06.2024 - Current
Retail Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy
11.2017 - Current