KIMBERLY BLANCO
Miami,FL
Overview
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17
17
years of professional experience
Summary
Project Coordinator with 17 years of experience. Successfully managed sales operations for custom furniture, which encompassed design consultations, space planning, material logistics and product delivery for national and local clients. Additionally, I produced presentations, proposals, budgets and schedules in a variety of sectors.
Work History
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- JACK D. GORDON I
2023.12 - Current
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
- Supported students and participants through responsive guidance and timely issue resolution.
- Managed student and faculty records, ensuring accurate data entry and timely document processing.
Developed campaign content for email, social media, and promotional channels - Supported brand consistency across digital assets, copy, and campaign executions
- Organized promotional materials, events, and outreach logistics for marketing initiatives
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Established and nurtured relationships with external partners to enhance program operations.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about the program and provided necessary skills to participate productively.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about the program and provided necessary skills to participate productively.
- Scheduled meetings, events, and logistics to support smooth program execution.
- Liaised with faculty, staff, and external partners to resolve program needs promptly.
PROJECT COORDINATOR & BUSINESS FURNITURE CONSULTANT
IKEA GROUP
2014.04 - 2023.11
- Delivered design consultations and proposals, producing hand drawings for clear client communication and creating presentations with budget and material specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows. and worked hand in hand with the administrative, logistics and leadership team to provide 100% successful orders from beginning to end.
- Partnered up with RESIA INC to provide Interior design solutions to more than 300 units of rental apartments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business. long term business relationships with customers.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
2009.09 - 2014.04
- Coordinated college-wide operations of CROPS (Community Rooted Organic Produce) program to enhance community engagement and organic produce access.
- Supervised and scheduled college-wide operations of CROPS (Community Rooted Organic Produce) program.
- Developed and facilitated college-wide workshops for faculty and students focused on sustainability and environmental practices, supporting educational growth across Kendall and Homestead Campus.
- Advocated for Service-Learning Program across the college, increasing awareness and participation in sustainable practices.
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
VILA AND SON
2009.06 - 2009.10
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to estimate costs and resources needed, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to clarify project scope and identify potential challenges, enhancing proposal accuracy.
- Calculated field measurements and survey plans to prepare precise proposals and streamline work processing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Miami Dade College
Miami2007-05
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture
Florida International University
Miami2009-04
Skills
- Program optimization
- Program evaluation
- Resource management
- Adaptability
- Canva
- Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Process improvements
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- JACK D. GORDON I
2023.12 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR & BUSINESS FURNITURE CONSULTANT
IKEA GROUP
2014.04 - 2023.11
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
2009.09 - 2014.04
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
VILA AND SON
2009.06 - 2009.10
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Miami Dade College