KIMBERLY ARENAS
Queens
Summary
Detail-oriented operations and project professional with a robust background in managing luxury residential design projects. Proven track record in vendor relations, budget oversight, and cross-functional communication, ensuring project timelines and financial objectives are consistently met.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project & Procurement Coordinator
Crystal Sinclair Designs
New York
06.2022 - Current
- Manage multiple luxury residential design projects from procurement through final installation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables were met.
- Coordinate cross-functional communication between clients, vendors, contractors, and logistics teams to maintain project progress.
- Oversee project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, deposits, and financial tracking across multiple active projects.
- Managed vendor relationships, production schedules, shipping logistics, and issue resolution to ensure successful project completion.
Server (Part-Time)
Crazy Pizza
New York
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided friendly and attentive service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Took food and beverage orders accurately while accommodating guest requests.
- Processed payments and maintained accuracy with cash and credit card transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a positive dining experience for guests.
Accounts Payable
H.S.C Property Management Corporation
Mount Vernon
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Processed high-volume vendor invoices, ensuring accurate general ledger coding.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies with vendors to maintain accurate records.
- Investigated and clarified billing discrepancies with vendors to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Processed reimbursements and vendor payments for multiple managed properties, supporting timely financial operations.
- Improve reporting efficiency through customized Excel spreadsheets.
Fund Accounting Intern
GoldenTree Asset Management LP
New York
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with financial statement reporting, contributing to timely and accurate financial disclosures.
- Reviewed valuation models for accuracy, supporting reliable asset valuation and reporting.
- Prepared month-end cash reconciliation packages to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Performed interest accrual testing.
- Generated reports using SunGard VPM and Paladyne.
Volunteer Income Tax Preparer
VITA - Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Prepared over 50 federal and state tax returns.
- Interviewed clients to identify eligible deductions and credits.
- Reviewed returns prepared by volunteers for accuracy.
- Completed 150+ volunteer service hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Business Management & Finance
Brooklyn College - CUNY
Brooklyn05-2018
Skills
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Budget Tracking
- Invoice Management
- Expense Management
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Property Procurement
- Financial Systems
- Data Analysis
- Tax preparation
- SunGard VPM
- Paladyne
- Logistics Coordination
- Purchase Orders
- Microsoft Office
- Client Relations
- TaxSlayer Pro
Certifications Honors
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
- VITA/TCE Certification
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Dean's List (2015-2018)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Server (Part-Time)
Crazy Pizza
05.2025 - 12.2025
Project & Procurement Coordinator
Crystal Sinclair Designs
06.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable
H.S.C Property Management Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2022
Fund Accounting Intern
GoldenTree Asset Management LP
06.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer Income Tax Preparer
VITA - Brooklyn College
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Business Management & Finance
Brooklyn College - CUNY