Zana Sutton

• Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and equipment to various Navy units.
• Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess materials.
• Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing collaboration for logistics planning and execution.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for shipping and receiving activities.
• Trained junior staff on logistics protocols, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Analyzed shipment data to identify trends, improving forecasting accuracy for logistical needs.
• Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms for procurement services.
• Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
• Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
• Fostered relationships with vendors to secure better pricing and terms, enhancing profitability.
• Enhanced team communication with weekly meetings to discuss logistics challenges and solutions.
• Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.

• Directed a division of 57 sailors, overseeing daily operations, performance management, and mission execution in alignment with Navy standards and objectives.
• Led command-wide trainings and readiness programs, ensuring compliance, enhancing operational effectiveness, and strengthening unit cohesion.
• Authored, developed, and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), improving operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the division.
• Championed efforts to enhance operational readiness, optimizing personnel performance and equipment readiness to meet mission-critical requirements.
• Mentored and coached junior sailors in both technical expertise and leadership development, directly contributing to improved retention, readiness, and the development of future Navy leaders.

• Delivered direct support services to 17 service members and dependents, ensuring rights were protected and cases advanced effectively within military justice systems.
• Coordinated communication across command, NCIS, and legal offices, reducing case delays and enhancing interagency cooperation.
• Performed comprehensive needs assessments to evaluate risks and allocate resources, strengthening readiness and compliance with Navy SAPR (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response) policy.

Recognized for professionalism, discretion, and empathy, with proven ability to operate in high-stress, confidential environments.

• Provided financial counseling, emergency assistance, and educational support to active-duty service members, retirees, and their families, strengthening financial stability and overall well-being.
• Administered interest-free loans, grants, and budget counseling services, ensuring equitable and timely access to critical resources for individuals in crisis.
• Delivered compassionate, confidential client support, connecting families to additional resources through referrals to community and federal agencies.
• Facilitated educational workshops and one-on-one counseling, empowering clients to make informed financial decisions and build long-term resilience.
• Recognized for empathy, problem-solving, and communication skills, consistently creating a supportive environment during times of financial and personal stress.