Karina Ruelas
Plano,TX
Summary
Seeking opportunities where my experience and strong organizational skills will significantly contribute to the success of the team and organization, while also providing a platform for me to learn and grow professionally.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Proposal Coordinator
Lamb-Star Engineering LLC
Frisco, TX
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead proposals, managed deadlines, content, compliance, and delivered polished, client-focused submissions
- Prepared government forms and client documents, ensuring all meet the submissions requirements
- Collaborated with technical teams to craft compelling, differentiator driven content
- Maintained proposal materials, resumes, project info, qualifications, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency
- Supported business development through marketing and event participation
- Coordinated with partners to gather and integrate proposal content smoothly
Marketing Coordinator
Westwood Professional Services Inc.
Dallas, Texas
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with Project Managers and marketing to pursue prime, sub-consultant and interview opportunities
- Crafted Statement of Qualifications layouts, creating compelling graphics in line with RFQ requirements
- Assisted with technical writing, editing, proofreading content for SOQ submissions alongside Project Managers
- Mentored team members on client relationship management and company knowledge
- Updated resumes, boilerplate information, and project descriptions
- Developed and refreshed the firm's marketing materials and templates
- Maintained and enhanced the firms marketing database
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and brainstorm new ideas
- Took on additional tasks to improve company efficiency and foster a positive work environment
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design
Texas Tech University
Texas05-2022
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- MS Office Suite
- Indesign
- Illustrator
- Organized
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Proposal development
- Problem-solving
Certification
Texas Teaching Certification - In Progress
- Alternative Certification Program Candidate
- Expected certification: Spring 2027
LANGUAGES
English Native
Spanish Conversational
Timeline
Proposal Coordinator
Lamb-Star Engineering LLC
08.2024 - 04.2025
Marketing Coordinator
Westwood Professional Services Inc.
08.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design
Texas Tech University