LaVonda Kenedy
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Project Coordinator and Accounting Specialist with a wealth of experience spanning renewable energy, construction, and real estate. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, expertise in project coordination, and delivering precise financial reporting and operational support. Highly skilled in streamlining administrative processes, supporting executive teams, managing accounts, and overseeing budgets and payroll. Proficient in QuickBooks, budget forecasting, and vendor management.
Dedicated Senior Project Coordinator with talent for enhancing projects by applying top-notch administrative abilities. Exceptional problem-solving, conflict management, and organizational abilities gained many years of industry experience. Proven history of reliability and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Coordinator
Ulteig Operations, LLC
Fargo, ND
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate multiple large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring objectives align with scope, schedule, and budget requirements
- Oversee budget reporting, forecasting, and maintenance; identify and resolve variances for financial accuracy
- Manage time reporting and adjustments for project teams, maintaining compliance with policies and client expectations
- Monitor resource allocation, assign tasks, and ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Administer change orders, confirming correct entry, approval, and seamless integration into tracking systems
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, cost reports, and progress updates
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technical leads, and accountants for effective project setup and reporting
- Optimize reporting processes to enhance transparency and reduce turnaround time
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Prowall Inc.
Amarillo, TX
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Directed daily office operations and full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks
- Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and managed line of credit transactions
- Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, vendor billing, and construction tax classifications
- Generated invoices monthly, tracking cost of goods sold, labor, and materials; monitored retainage and notarized payment requests
- Processed payments, deposits, and maintained precise financial records
- Prepared and submitted monthly sales tax and TWC reports
- Maintained subcontractor documentation, including W-9s and issuance of 1099s
- Scheduled projects across multiple departments and coordinated travel
- Handled vehicle registrations, insurance, and title transfers
- Ensured COBRA compliance and insurance bond documentation for active projects
- Managed incoming calls, office supplies, and secured financial data with daily backups
Accounting & Warranty Coordinator
Williams Group/Bluehaven Homes
Amarillo, TX
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported accounting with journal entries, bank drafts, and reconciliations
- Managed builder's risk insurance reporting and premium calculations using Excel
- Oversaw warranty department, including communications with homeowners, vendor coordination, and implementation of new portals
- Participated in Builders Committee meetings and recorded weekly minutes
- Supervised payroll time entries for office and field staff; approved submissions for CPA
- Assisted in redesigning PO system, updating supply cost codes and budgets due to commodity price changes
Executive Assistant
Williams Group
Amarillo, TX
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided administrative and bookkeeping support to executive leadership
- Organize and oversee travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and detailed itineraries
- Prepare, proofread, and distribute confidential documents, reports and presentations with accuracy and discretion
- Serve as primary communication liaison between executives, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and professionalism
- Coordinate and support cross-functional teams to facilitate projects, events and company initiatives
- Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Anticipate executive needs, resolve issues proactively, and support decision-making with sound judgment
- Balance independent task management with collaborative support across executive and departmental teams
- Exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and high-pressure situations
- Thrive in fast-paced environments by managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring executives remain organized and prepared
- Managed accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, and 1099 preparation
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Minor in Psychology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXSkills
- Executive Calendar Management
- Meeting & Event Coordination
- Travel Planning & Logistics
- Confidential Document Handling
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- QuickBooks
- Project Coordination & Support
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Budget Forecasting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Oversight
- Construction Job Costing
- Tax Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Office Administration
- Documentation & Process Optimization
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Change order administration
- Document management
- Financial reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Deadline prioritization
- Strategic planning
- Administrative coordination
- Mentoring and coaching
- Reporting skills
- Ethical standards
- Documentation management
- Onboarding process design
- Strategic alignment
- Project tracking
- Meeting support
- Data organization
- Change order integration
- Data collection
- Meeting coordination
- Requirements gathering
- Reporting requirements
- Meeting facilitation
- Administrative management
- Deadline adherence
- Presentation skills
- Proficient in [software]
- Budget management
- Document coordination
- Quality control
- Reporting and documentation
- Expert in [software]
- Workflow coordination
- Status reporting
- Training & Development
- Interpersonal skills
- Workflow Analysis
- Work Breakdown Structures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team building
Websites
Timeline
Senior Project Coordinator
Ulteig Operations, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Prowall Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Accounting & Warranty Coordinator
Williams Group/Bluehaven Homes
03.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Assistant
Williams Group
11.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of General Studies - Minor in Psychology
West Texas A&M University