Kendra Reyes
Morris Plains
Summary
Strategic Operations & Administrative Lead with 10+ years of experience supporting executive leadership within high-stakes environments. Expert in financial oversight (payroll/budgeting), cross-functional team leadership, and complex project management. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with a proven track record of optimizing organizational workflows and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Payroll Lead
NYCDOE
New York
09.2011 - Current
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations and financial reporting for a large-scale organization, ensuring 100% compliance with labor regulations.
- Serve as a key member of the Budget Committee, analyzing financial data to assist in annual fiscal planning and resource allocation.
- Direct a diverse team of staff members, overseeing scheduling and professional development to maximize operational efficiency.
- Partner with Senior Leadership to execute high-profile events and strategic safety initiatives.
Operations Associate / Quality Management
NYCHHC
New York
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Orchestrated complex credentialing and verification processes for medical professionals, maintaining high-volume databases with zero-error tolerance.
- Managed executive-level calendars and synchronized cross-departmental scheduling in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY01-2006
Skills
- Budget administration and payroll management
- Strategic planning and compliance
- Federal and state regulations
- HR policy and quality management
- MS Office Suite expertise
- Google Workspace proficiency
- AutoCAD skills
- C-suite support and stakeholder relations
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Operations & Payroll Lead
NYCDOE
09.2011 - Current
Operations Associate / Quality Management
NYCHHC
03.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology