Kaitlyn A. Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
UCLA IDS student, published author, and entrepreneurial founder possessing extensive expertise in real estate operations, financial auditing, and scaling service-based businesses, pursuing opportunities in business, operations, or real estate.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Co-Founder
Celeste Cleaning Co.
Los Angeles, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Developed SOPs and quality-control systems to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Collaborated with building contractors, scaling revenue to $8K per month.
- Supported over 10 post-construction projects and completed 25 residential cleanings.
- Trained with Segovia Cleaning Services, a company exceeding $1M in post-construction cleaning.
Assistant Property Manager
Celeste Property Management
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in managing 30+ residential units, supporting daily operations, and tenant relations.
- Conduct detailed move-in/move-out inspections to identify damages and coordinate repairs.
- Maintain 30+ tenant files to meet documentation and compliance standards.
- Help increase property owners' passive income by over 40% through rent adjustments and improved tenant screening.
- Prepare legal documents (eviction notices, 3-day notices, filings), and create marketing materials for vacancies.
Financial Services Representative
ASUCLA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed weekly cash, coin, and check transactions totaling $100,000–$150,000 across 70+ retail locations with 99–100% accuracy.
- Completed over 70 Excel-based audits weekly, ensuring precise financial reporting and on-time completion.
- Verified and balanced $10,000–$20,000 in residual cash per shift for error-free bank deposits.
- Organized and maintained over 1,200 financial records, enhancing document retrieval efficiency by 30%.
- Supported business operations through data entry and store report verification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Customer service
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Tenant relations
- CRM proficiency
- Marketing and outreach
- Market analysis
- Industry knowledge
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Certificate of Recognition, Council Member Eunisses Hernandez, City of Los Angeles
Certification
Project Destined - Real Estate, Construction Management, and Investment Training Programs 2024-Present
Affiliations
Leadership Mentorship Programs (Spencer Hoffmann, John C. Maxwell, Brian Tracy)
Timeline
Co-Founder
Celeste Cleaning Co.
06.2025 - Current
Financial Services Representative
ASUCLA
08.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Property Manager
Celeste Property Management
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
University of California, Los Angeles