Farah J. Micarez
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Yeoman First Class with over a decade of comprehensive experience in the United States Navy, spanning both active and reserve duties. Proven expertise in administration, personnel management, tactical operations, and community leadership. Adept at supervising teams, managing complex logistical challenges, and ensuring 100% operational readiness and compliance. A decorated veteran recognized for outstanding performance, technical proficiency, and an unwavering commitment to service and community involvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobilized
Joint Task Force-JMG, Guantanamo Bay
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Led and mentored a team of four Sailors, providing critical support to 105 personnel.
- Achieved a 7% improvement in administrative processes by processing 102 gains, 110 losses, 180 travel claims, and 400 pieces of correspondence.
- Managed 210 pay discrepancies, securing $500K in entitlements, and corrected 57 contracts to ensure 100% record accuracy.
- Served as Command Assistant ESO, contributing to a 10% increase in the advancement rate for 33 personnel.
Navy Reserves, MDSC
09.2021 - Current
- Serves as Unit Admin Petty Officer and Assistant Command Fitness Leader.
- Supported the Warrior Transition Program in Germany, providing security and admin support for 70 IA Sailors across 14 reintegration trips.
- Reviewed 5,000 documents and oversaw the proper destruction of PII while on Annual Training to FWD CENT Qatar.
USS Fitzgerald DDG 62
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Served as Air Intercept Controller (AIC), successfully completing eight Strike Fighter and Permissive Missions.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of F/A-18 tactics to train junior aviators and air controllers.
- Provided 12 hours of live air control to support SPY-1D Radar calibration and testing.
USS Decatur DDG-73
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Served as Tactical Information Coordinator (TDC), demonstrating outstanding technical expertise during 14 Strike Group Exercises and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Missions.
- Directly increased security and stability through effective Command and Control in the Fifth and Seventh Fleet areas of responsibility.
USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75
11.2013 - 03.2018
- Served as Global Command and Control System Maritime Common Tactical Picture Manager (GCCS-CTPM).
- Supervised 10 Operation Specialists in managing and tracking 75,000 Contacts of Interest, ensuring timely dissemination of information to Carrier Strike Group Eight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Certification
- Military Education:
- Pay and Personnel Administration (791F)
- Command Fitness Leader (8CFL)
- Expanded Operational Stress Control (E-OSC) Instructor
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
- Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for E-7
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (4), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Flag Letter of Commendation
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Devoted 151 hours to community service, earning the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal., As a member of the Joint E-6 Association, helped raise over $2,000 for community investment., Contributed $500 to the VFW for high school scholarships and donated $1,000 to the Red Cross., Volunteered with the Windward Loop Lighthouse and Museum, MWR, Trading Post, and the American Red Cross.
Timeline
Mobilized
Joint Task Force-JMG, Guantanamo Bay
08.2024 - 07.2025
Navy Reserves, MDSC
09.2021 - Current
USS Decatur DDG-73
08.2018 - 04.2019
USS Fitzgerald DDG 62
06.2018 - 09.2021
USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75
11.2013 - 03.2018