Howard Olympia

Logistics Management Specialist @US Navy

HI, US

Earned recognition from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for exceptional leadership and proactive management of the Government Purchase Card program.• Analyzed and evaluated management practices, methods, and administrative operations for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, resolving issues and initiating corrective actions related to card issuance, maintenance, and surveillance.• Conducted audits to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the GPC program, evaluated internal control review results, and prepared summary reports with recommendations for management.• Developed new policies and presented formal briefings to Flag-Level Officers on Government Purchase Card issues.• Advised managers and program officials on GPC policies and procedures, ensuring program oversight while allowing flexibility to meet mission requirements in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of the Navy (DON) policies.• Provided technical direction on GPC regulations and policies, overseeing 24 subordinate departments with over 300 Purchase Card Managers, 560 Approving Officials, and 1,040 card users, managing annual transactions valued at $128 million. • Led the development and delivery of training, guidance, and information to purchase card officials across the agency.• Conducted audits of the Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) program in collaboration with the Inspector General inspection team.

Excelsior University

Professional Degree, Business Administration and Management

Excelsior University

Associate's degree, Administration/Management Studies

Liberty University

Graduate Certificate, Executive Business Administration

Excelsior University

Master of Science - Management, Business/Commerce, General