Randy Lester Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Va

Disabled veteran from the US Navy.

Virginia Beach, Va

Analyze financial data, insuring funds are properly placed in the right places. Prepare funding documents for procurement actions. Update the Official Accounting Records. Transfer funds as required to further the goals of the organization. Served as Defense Travel System DTA. Proficient in the workings of STARS-FL Accounting system and FASTDATA financial system. Certifier in Wide Area Work Flow contract payment system.

Norfolk, Va

Serves as Lead Financial Management Analyst at COMNAVSURFLANT (CNSL). Providing professional guidance and expertise to four (4) other Accounting Analysts on the staff. Provides training and technical assistance in Fleet Accounting, assists with STARS-FL processing training and coordinates efforts with DFAS Cleveland. Works under the guidance of the Comptroller and Accounting Officer. Provides guidance and training expertise to other Accounting Analysts in the processing of STARS-FL listings: IDA 128/129, TEXV, 1960 (UMD) and 1081 Suspense. Sets goals for the Accounting function at CNSL, with the assistance of the Comptroller and Accounting Officer to streamline work flow to the highest extent possible. Provided analysts with a list of Daily, Weekly and Monthly tasks for increased production.Continually works with programmers in the Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP) to improve and write new reports to assist analysts and the fleet in financial management. Many legacy reports used by the Fleet for many years have been replaced by CMP reports due the their speed and accuracy.

Norfolk, Va

Analyzed the budgetary and accounting functions of multiple types of Federal funds from Treasury such as; Active ship , Combat Support , Ship’s Maintenance and Reserve ship (1806) funds for accuracy and best possible use by the fleet. Reviewing the processing of weekly Transmittal Letters (TL) and monthly Budget OPTAR Reports (BOR) as submitted by units. Reviewed the processing of monthly Summary Filled Order Expenditure Difference Listings (SFOEDL) to insure proper reconciliation of debits and credits by fleet units. Conducted daily review of the USGLA Trial Balance obtained from the official accounting system STARS-FL to insure all funds were in balance and reconciled with the Command Financial Management System (CFMS) operated by Fleet Forces Command (FFC). Worked closely with the CNSF-LANT Budget Supporting Office (BSO) sponsor FFC as well as all CLASSRON staffs (CG, DDG, FFG, LHD, LPD, LSD, MCM and PC) and the Chief Readiness Office (CRO) staff insuring that funding is used for increased readiness of the fleet and to keep warship’s ready for tasking. Assisted in the coordination of the opening/closing of the fiscal year process on the CNSF staff. Analyzed Ship’s Ammunition costs, Ship’s Fuel consumption rates and financial budget data obtained from The TYCOM Readiness Management System (TRMS) and the Command Financial Management System (CFMS) in preparation for Surface Warfare Enterprise (SWE) flag level briefings and readiness bridge plots. Instituted a rigorous process of reconciling monthly Transportation Advice Code (TAC) billings obtained from Navy Operational Logistics Support Center (NOLSC) through the Service Wide Transportation (SWT) and Power Track systems for the COMNAVSURFOR (CNSF) staff, insuring the proper use of its eight TAC’s by fleet units. When corrections were required the form 1081 process was used through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Cleveland (DFAS-CL) to properly attribute charges to the correct accounts.

Newport News, Va

Provided material tracking and production control for the Aircraft Carrier Overhaul Program as part of Code X74 Production Planning at Newport News Shipbuilding. Working with Code X43 Main Propulsion in obtaining needed repair parts and other materials in clearing completed liability items to complete ship overhaul on time. Insuring work crews had all required parts in hand, as to not cause delays in production. Utilized SAP Production Planning module computer data base to stack status and parts orders. Worked closely with production foremen in coordinating needed parts for the days work schedule.

Chesapeake, Va

Logistics Manager for a multi-state restaurant equipment sales and service company. Responsible for the ordering, receiving, storage and shipment of all parts to customers and mobile service technicians. Manages a customer friendly parts order taking call center, taking parts orders and providing customer service. Instrumental in the establishment of bar code scanning inventory operations for improved inventory control and stocking accuracy. Reorganized the Logistics department and assisted in overall company coordination improving quality control. Developed multiple process guidelines for employee use in logistics functions and the overall company mission. Oversaw inventory of repair parts valued at over $1.3M in 17 separate site locations. Streamlined many supply chain processes to improve inventory accuracy. Reconstructed the company parts warranty program. Oversaw modernization of storage facilities in the logistics department to modular storage cabinetry. Supervised 9 full time employees in conducting customer service and logistics operations.

Suffolk, Va

Responsible for all warehousing operations for receipt to outgoing shipment of material. Managed over 20 man workforce. Warehoused over 4000 line items and maintained accurate inventory records. Responsible for making physical improvements in the operation of the facility.

Virginia Beach, Va

Leader of a Supply Department that provided all required material and purchased services for the command to meet it's goals. Reported all financial transactions via automated means. Tracked and maintained inventory and it's records. Met with various vendors to get products at the best price for the command. Trained junior personnel in proper procedures and policies in logistics and financial management.Responsible for the overall support operations of the command and it’s 6 deployable combat units. Prepared and executed annual budgets of $2.2M with all follow on documentation. Supervised 3 junior logisticians in the proper order, receipt, warehousing and issue of over 80,000 stock line items valued at approx. $4.5M with in Type Commander (TYCOM)standards for inventory accuracy and location validity. As Agency Program Coordinator (APC) he oversaw a flawless Government Purchase Card operation. Oversaw all command financial functions and Operating Target(OPTAR)accounting functions including submission of Transmittal and Budget OPTAR Reports (BOR) to TYCOM Staff. Oversaw the upgrade of many equipment improvements at the command including the MTVR Tactical Vehicle. As Command Senior Chief supervised 120 junior enlisted personnel in the areas of training, material, personnel advancement issues and career choices. Also made numerous recommendations to the Commanding Officer on issues dealing with enlisted personnel management, command policy and logistics improvements. Other Navy Commands include : • USS GEORGE WSHINGTON (CVN-73) • FISC NORFOLK Norfolk, Virginia • USS AMERICA (CV-66) Norfolk, Virginia • COMSERVFORCESIXTHFLT/CTF-63 Naples, Italy • COMSEVENTHFLT Yokosuka, Japan • USS MCKEE (AS-41) San Diego, California

Bs, Liberal Studies/Business, B Level

A.S, Business Management

Activities and Societies: DECABusiness Management and Real Estate

High School Diploma, General Studies