DENISE RIBADENEIRA
Spring,TX
Summary
Strategic operations and project management professional with a proven track record of building and leading successful businesses in construction, remodeling, and service-based industries. Expertise in managing complex workflows, optimizing operational systems, and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Known for driving efficiency, controlling costs, and delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing engagement with diverse clientele.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/ President
Interiors Well Styled
Spring, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Led remodeling and construction projects from bidding to completion across multiple job sites, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, and timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Maintain comprehensive financial oversight, including invoicing, budgeting, and cost tracking.
- Managed teams of up to 12 crew members alongside multiple subcontractors.
- Oversee vendor setup, purchasing processes, and subcontractor agreements.
- Created client design presentations, renderings, and space planning solutions to meet project requirements and enhance client engagement.
- Converted commercial properties, transforming a veterinary office/stable into an auto shop sales facility, optimizing space utilization for new business operations.
Owner/Chief Executive Officer
NexGen Appliances
Spring, TX
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Directed all business operations, encompassing procurement, logistics, financial management, and client relations.
- Managed vendor partnerships and negotiated pricing to enhance profit margins and cost efficiency.
- Oversaw scheduling and coordination of installation teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained full-cycle accounting, including invoicing, change orders, and financial tracking.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition and retention.
- Planned and managed budgets for residential and multi-unit property projects.
Development Assistant
City Ventures Homebuilding
Irvine, CA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed budgets, proformas, and financial tracking for multiple development projects
- Coordinated consultant contracts and facilitated approvals and documentation workflows
- Assisted in permitting, plan review, and compliance processes
- Organized corporate and public-facing events with government stakeholders
- Transitioned department to paperless systems using DocuSign
- Supported executive leadership with operational, financial, and project coordination functions
Contracts Associate
City Ventures Homebuilding
Irvine, California
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Negotiated vendor agreements and managed rebate programs to enhance cost-effectiveness
- Managed full lifecycle of subcontractor and consultant contracts
- Ensured compliance with insurance, licensing, and billing requirements
- Prepared budgets, purchase orders, and financial reports
- Trained new team members and supported initiatives to streamline departmental processes
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design Studies
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASome College (No Degree) - Interior Design
The Art Institute of California
Costa Mesa, CASome College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Operations Management
- Project & Program Coordination
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client & Stakeholder Relations
- QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Real Estate License - California
Affiliations
Coach - Various Recreational Youth Sports
Timeline
Owner/Chief Executive Officer
NexGen Appliances
08.2021 - 12.2025
Owner/ President
Interiors Well Styled
06.2019 - Current
Development Assistant
City Ventures Homebuilding
08.2015 - 09.2016
Contracts Associate
City Ventures Homebuilding
04.2011 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
The Art Institute of California
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Orange Coast College