Hi, I’m
Teresa "Gracie" Shannon Aguirre
PO2/ Storekeeper in the U.S Coast Guard
New Haven,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics and procurement professional with experience as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder, supporting U.S. Coast Guard operations. Proven ability to manage compliant government purchasing, coordinate overseas supply chain operations, and deliver mission-critical materials to remote locations, including Guam, Saipan, and Hawaii. Skilled in federal acquisition support, fiscal accountability, vendor coordination, and maintaining operational readiness in overseas environments.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
3
Certificates
Work History
United States Coast GuardPhiladelphia, PA/Traverse City, MI/New Haven, CT, /USCG Base Guam, GU
Storekeeper, Petty Officer Second Class
09.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Executed procurement of supplies, equipment, and services under the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, in full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and agency policies.
- Conducted market research to identify cost-effective and mission-ready solutions, ensuring the best value for government expenditures.
- Ensured full compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and financial management regulations, successfully passing all GPC audits with zero discrepancies.
- Trained and advised staff on GPC usage, purchase limits, and documentation procedures to uphold program integrity.
- Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, fiscal discipline, and integrity in managing public funds.
- Planned and executed the procurement and shipment of mission-critical supplies to overseas locations, i.e. Guam, Saipan and Hawaii, overcoming extended lead times, limited vendor availability, and transportation constraints.
- Liaised with stateside vendors, freight carriers, and receiving units to track, expedite, and resolve shipment delays impacting operational readiness.
- Forecasted supply requirements for overseas units to prevent shortages caused by long transit times, and limited resupply windows.
Education
American Military University
Some College (No Degree) from Business
Skills
- Purchase Card (GPC)
- Government purchasing
- Federal Acquisition
- Regulatory compliance
- Fiscal accountability
- Audit readiness
- Vendor management
- Procurement operations
- Overseas logistics
- Supply chain
- Logistics planning
- Material coordination
- Shipment tracking
- Inventory management
- Operational readiness
Certification
Certified Tour Director, International Tour Management Institute ITMI, San Francisco, CA (2012)
Timeline
Storekeeper, Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
09.2016 - Current
American Military University
Some College (No Degree) from Business
References
References available upon request.