Navy Veteran Logistics & Inventory Specialist

SOLOMON KWAKYE

San Diego, CA 951-***-**** ***********@*****.*** U.S. Citizen Clearance: Secret PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly disciplined, results-driven U.S. Navy Veteran (E-5 / Retail Services Specialist Second Class) with over 10 years of comprehensive experience directing large-scale inventory management, supply chain logistics, mail distribution operations, and financial accounting across forward-deployed and shore-based commands in the SEVENTH and FIFTH Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AOR). Demonstrated expertise as Custodian of Postal Effects

(COPE) and Supply Supervisor, managing multi-hundred-thousand-dollar inventory portfolios, overseeing 24+ million pounds of mail processing, and ensuring 100% inventory accuracy with zero discrepancies during high- stakes NAVSUP inspections. Proven leader skilled in training, mentoring, and supervising diverse teams of military and civilian personnel. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance, holding two U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman Apprenticeships, and seeking to leverage technical expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, and operational leadership in a Federal career. CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Logistics & Supply Chain Operations • Inventory Control & Audit Readiness

• Postal & Fleet Mail Center Operations • Custodian of Postal Effects (COPE) Management

• Financial Accounting & Cash Systems (Navy Cash) • Personnel Supervision & Team Leadership

• Records Management & Regulatory Compliance • Property Accountability & Material Handling WORK EXPERIENCE

RETAIL SERVICES SPECIALIST SECOND CLASS (E-5) / SUPPLY SUPERVISOR / COPE U.S. Navy — NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (Site FMC Yokohama, Japan) Dates of Employment: October 2022 – December 2025 Hours per Week: 40+ Pay Grade: E-5 Duties & Accomplishments:

• Inventory & Supply Management: Served as Supply Supervisor at the U.S. Navy's largest Fleet Mail Center, directly managing over 230+ inventory line items valued at over $500,000 with 100% inventory accuracy and zero discrepancies across multiple annual audit cycles.

• Supply Operations & Order Fulfillment: Expeditiously processed and fulfilled 723+ complex supply requests for surface ships, shore installations, aviation squadrons, and mobile military units operating across the SEVENTH and FIFTH Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AOR).

• Inspection Readiness & Quality Assurance: Instrumental in preparing Fleet Mail Center Yokohama for the 2024 NAVSUP Postal Inspection, resulting in an overall command rating of 'OUTSTANDING'.

• Large-Scale Mail Processing Logistics: As Fleet Mail Center Mail Clerk, directed the receipt, sorting, dispatch, and delivery of over 24 million pounds of official and personal mail supporting 21 Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) ships, 3 Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), 3 Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), 20 Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels, and over 600 USN/USMC mobile units.

• Peak Surge Operations: Managed peak holiday season postal surges, flawlessly processing over 2 million pounds of mail during high-volume deployment periods under strict operational timelines.

• Custodial & Personnel Supervision: Functioned as Custodian of Postal Effects (COPE), maintaining strict physical and administrative security over 150+ postal effects with zero discrepancies. Designated, trained, and supervised 26 military members and 32 Master Labor Contract (MLC) civilian employees in postal regulations, DD Form 285 card issuance, and secure mail handling procedures.

• Leadership & Workforce Development: Provided dedicated life skills counseling and career development guidance to junior sailors, directly contributing to 3 United Services Military Apprenticeship Program

(USMAP) certifications, 1 Bluejacket of the Quarter (BJOQ), 1 Junior Sailor of the Quarter (JSOQ), and 100% reenlistment retention.

RETAIL SERVICES SPECIALIST / SHIP'S SERVICEMAN (E-4 / E-5) U.S. Navy — USS Comstock (LSD 45) & Associated Afloat/Shore Units Dates of Employment: March 2018 – September 2022 Hours per Week: 40+ Pay Grade: E-4 to E-5 Duties & Accomplishments:

• Shipboard Retail & Service Operations: Managed retail sales, vending machine operations, cash collection, shipboard barbershop, and laundry services aboard an amphibious dock landing ship.

• Financial Systems & Automated Inventory: Maintained and operated Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems, Navy Cash card access devices (CAD), and Portable Data Terminals (PDT) for real-time stock control, inventory tracking, daily financial reconciliation, and End-of-Day (EOD) reporting.

• Merchandising & Warehousing: Conducted routine stock breakouts, stock rotation, merchandise surveys, price validity checks, and visual merchandise displays to maximize retail efficiency and crew morale.

• Postal Operations Management: Qualified and served as Independent Duty Postal Clerk (NEC S12A / Code 23E9), coordinating all shipboard postal administration, budgeting, mail routing instructions, and official mail security compliant with Department of Defense regulations.

• Collateral Duties & Shipboard Security: Served as Damage Control Petty Officer (DCPO), overseeing critical shipboard damage control equipment, conducting scheduled preventative maintenance, and ensuring emergency readiness.

SEAMAN RECRUIT TO SEAMAN (E-1 to E-3)

U.S. Navy — Naval Training Commands & Surface Fleet Dates of Employment: April 2016 – March 2018 Hours per Week: 40+ Pay Grade: E-1 to E-3 Duties & Accomplishments:

• Deck & Seamanship Operations: Performed general seamanship duties including line handling, deck maintenance, mooring operations, and compartment preservation.

• Watchstanding & Security Forces: Stood security watches as Helmsman, Lookout, Pier Sentry, and Armed Security Reaction Force team member, protecting personnel and military assets. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance (In Progress) — Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

• • Relevant Coursework: Coursework completed: Global Financial System (INT221 - Grade B), Personal Financial Planning (FIN250 - Grade A)

• High School Diploma — High School Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS & APPRENTICESHIPS

• Journeyman Certificate of Completion - Postal Service Clerk (4,000 Hours): United States Department of Labor (USDOL) / USMAP — Completed April 14, 2026 (Registration No: X0098680001 - 1195868)

• Journeyman Certificate of Completion - Computer Operator (2,000 Hours): United States Department of Labor (USDOL) / USMAP — Completed January 09, 2025 (Registration No: X0098680001 - 791270)

• Independent Duty Postal Clerk Certification: Navy Enlisted Classification S12A (Course A-554-0026), Center for Service Support San Diego, CA (3 Semester Hours ACE Credit recommended)

• Military Postal Clerk (MPC) Certification: Course U-MPC-2000, Center for Service Support San Diego, CA MILITARY TRAINING & COURSES

• EJPME New Student Orientation Course (EJPME-US000-PRE) — Joint Staff / JKO (Jul 2026)

• Intermediate Leader Development Course (H-570-4504) — U.S. Navy (Aug 2024)

• Independent Duty Postal Clerk Course (A-554-0026) — Center for Service Support (Sep 2022)

• Petty Officer Second Class Selectee Leadership Course (CPPD-LEAD09-002) — U.S. Navy (Mar 2019)

• Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course (CPPD-LEAD09-001) — U.S. Navy (Jul 2018)

• Shipboard Barber Course (A-840-0013) — Center for Service Support (Apr 2018)

• General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training - SCBA (A-495-0416) — Center for Naval Engineering (Apr 2018)

• Security Reaction Force Team Member - Basic (A-830-2217) — Center for Security Forces (Nov 2016)

• Navy Security Force Sentry Course (A-830-2216) — Center for Security Forces (Nov 2016)

• Surface Common Core Apprentice Training (A-500-0022) — CSCS Great Lakes, IL (Jul 2016)

• Recruit Basic Military Training (A-950-0001) — Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL (Jun 2016)

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