Belinda Varno
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Experienced and driven Construction Project Coordinator with a strong background in the construction management industry. Demonstrated ability to successfully oversee multi-million-dollar projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating various trades, establishing partnerships, and fostering collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, vendors, and local officials to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Proficient in navigating building codes, regulations, contracts, permitting processes, NOC, AIA, RFI submissions, specifications, blueprints, MSDS, and OSHA safety regulations. Holds the designation of a Notary for the State of Florida.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineering Accounts Manager
Florida Engineering LLC
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful project outcomes, utilizing strong communication and leadership skills.
- Streamlined communication among team members by establishing effective channels for timely information sharing.
- Delivered high-quality projects on time and within budget, managing resources effectively to meet client expectations.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing innovative civil engineering solutions and streamlining processes.
Project Coordinator
Crossroads Construction Co.
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Reviewed and analyzed blueprints prior to construction
- Prepared all construction documents
- Supervised work crews up to 100 people
- Scheduled weekly jobsite meeting
- Worked with City Inspectors, Utility companies, County officials for permitting
- Maintained RFI's, Submittals, time sheets, blueprints, change orders
- Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam
- Worked as an efficient project coordinator for a very successful construction company in Florida.
Dispatcher
Tessier's Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Dispatched service call for mechanical company
- Invoicing customers billing through ASTEA program
- Time sheets, filing, answering phones, customer contracts, Working side by side with the service technicians
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, ASTEA.
Bookkeeping & Appointment Setter
Punta Gorda Plumbing Co.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Answer phones, scheduling appointments, customer contracts, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, time sheets
- Computer experience, Microsoft word, Excel, QuickBooks.
Bar & Restaurant Manager
The Horses Lounge
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Maintaining daily responsibilities of a bar and restaurant
- Ordering supplies, hiring employees, working with vendors
- Maintaining the accounts payables and accounts receivables, time sheets
- Computer experience, QuickBooks, POS system for the cash register, charge cards.
Secretary and Receptionist
BBL Construction Services
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Answering switchboard and directing calls to the proper department
- Working with subcontractors in bid room and maintaining blueprints for the bid room
- Working with change orders, RFI's, lean releases, spec books, insurance certificates
- Computer experience, Microsoft word, Excel.
Education
Licensed Cosmetologist -
Europa School of Cosmetology
Schenectady, NYGeneral Diploma -
Linton High School
Schenectady, NY06.1982
Skills
- Account Management
- AP and AR management
- Invoicing
- Accounts receivable management
- Payroll Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Expense Tracking
- Financial reports
- Payment Processing
- Payment Collection
- System improvements
- Project Accounting
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Civil Engineering Accounts Manager
Florida Engineering LLC
12.2019 - 08.2024
Project Coordinator
Crossroads Construction Co.
06.2016 - 09.2019
Dispatcher
Tessier's Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bookkeeping & Appointment Setter
Punta Gorda Plumbing Co.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bar & Restaurant Manager
The Horses Lounge
01.2000 - 01.2010
Secretary and Receptionist
BBL Construction Services
01.1995 - 01.2000
Licensed Cosmetologist -
Europa School of Cosmetology
General Diploma -
Linton High School
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