Rafael Garcia
Pearland
Summary
Marine Corps veteran with 12 years of combined experience in financial management, logistics coordination, auditing, payroll administration, equipment tracking, and operations support. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar assets, conduct compliance audits, coordinate equipment across large-scale operations, and improve organizational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, leadership, and delivering accurate results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Equipment Coordinator
Troy Construction
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 06.2026
- Coordinated the daily location and movement of heavy construction equipment across more than 50 active job sites.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of construction equipment, ensuring all assets were assigned to the correct project locations.
- Generated weekly utilization reports to monitor equipment usage, operating hours, and project allocation.
- Charged equipment operating hours to assigned projects to support accurate job costing and financial reporting.
- Worked closely with project managers and field personnel to improve equipment availability and minimize downtime.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies and ensured company asset records remained accurate.
- Supported logistics operations by maintaining organized tracking systems for company-owned equipment.
Financial Management Technician
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 06.2023
- Managed payroll, travel claims, and government financial transactions while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense regulations.
- Processed payroll for military personnel while safeguarding confidential financial information.
- Audited thousands of travel claims supporting more than 70,000 Marines.
- Corrected over $1.6 million in inaccurate payments through detailed financial analysis.
- Recovered more than $2 million in outstanding government debt while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducted internal audits that contributed to a 94% compliance inspection score and improved claims processing accuracy to 98.4%.
- Led a 14-person Defense Travel System Help Desk supporting more than 31,000 travelers.
- Supervised and mentored over 80 Marines, providing technical training and professional development.
- Developed and implemented improved financial procedures that streamlined debt management and audit processes.
- Served as subject matter expert on Defense Travel System operations, financial compliance, and government travel policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastlake High School
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Standard Accounting & Reporting System (SARS)
- Financial Planning System
- Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Equipment Coordinator
Troy Construction
07.2023 - 06.2026
Financial Management Technician
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Eastlake High School