Rosalyn Kula
Arlington
Summary
Experienced professional with over 11 years in municipal government, complemented by valuable experience in the private sector with proven record of delivering results in public administration, procurement, budgeting, and interdepartmental coordination, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance. Skilled at navigating both public and private organizational structures and a proven commitment to operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Hohe Design Group
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Worked alongside firm principals with day-to-day business management needs working directly on HR related concerns, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Budget Controls. Assisted firm principals with the following responsibilities:
- Responsible for client management relationships and all of the companies’ marketing and sales negotiations.
- Assisted with finding, reviewing and submitting Request for Qualifications.
- Reviewed payment applications and coordinated with appropriate.
- Worked on strategic planning to determine business growth opportunities, partnerships, and profitability.
- Conducted market research to identify new leads and opportunities.
- Attended and graduated from City of Dallas (DAP) program for Entrepreneurs.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
Finance Assistant
City of Dalworthington Gardens
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted the City Finance Director with the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Processed invoices and check requests.
- Reviewed and matched purchase orders with invoice requests.
- Accurately and timely matched over 100 invoices per batch.
- Balanced batch summary reports weekly.
- Resolved payment disputes within area of authority and responsibility.
- Assisted with miscellaneous duties by helping to prepare budget workbooks during city budget season.
- Reconciled monthly fuel card transactions.
Senior Treasury Analyst
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
- Reported and managed daily cash to accounting and executive staff.
- Moved money to pool accounts.
- Responsible for processing all city wire requests.
- Reconciled monthly wire logs.
- Managed Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) receipts reporting monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Assisted with registration of new vendors for reporting on HOT.
- Logged and reconciled schedules for auditors for HOT, Short-Term Vehicles, and Daily Cash.
- Managed and logged banking orders.
- Processed monthly retirement drafts for employees.
- Received and tracked sales tax numbers from the state.
- Updated city files and records to mirror county TAD records. Assisted auditors with information as requested.
Senior Purchasing Agent
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
- Performed analytical work to identify process improvement opportunities and always proposed solutions to management.
- Worked with vendors and internal city departments on collecting quotes for purchase requests.
- Facilitated Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications for city departments and assisted with the creation and evaluation of vendor submissions.
- Collaborated with internal departments on cross functional projects.
- Trained agents and buyers on city processes and procedures.
- Responsible for complex projects such as procuring fleet contracts, and ERP software. Created specifications and distributed bids through supplier portal.
- Attended City Council meetings and represented the Procurement Division when questions were asked regarding a specific purchase. Procured and negotiated complex contracts such as fleet contracts and lease negotiations.
- Worked closely with accounts payable staff to ensure purchase orders matched with invoices for timely processing of payments.
Purchasing Agent and P-Card Administrator
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
- Procured all goods and services for various city departments.
- Assisted and took on complex projects when there was a need.
- Developed specifications and drafted contracts working closely with the city’s legal team.
- Evaluated vendor submissions working heavily with excel to determine scoring.
- Reviewed vendor quotes and compared to purchase orders for approval or denial of purchases.
- Reported cost savings Procurement Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
- Trained entire city personnel on the use of procurement credit cards. The program typically had over 400 active users combining credit card holders and supervisors.
- Worked closely with JP Morgan Staff to ensure that transactions ($500K+) monthly was reconciled successfully and disputed where necessary.
Buyer
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside Purchasing Agents with the renewal of yearly annual requirements contracts.
- Created and routed staff reports to City Council.
- Tabulated bids and quotes for several departments.
- Trained internal and external staff on procurement cards and programming.
- Reconciled monthly statements with general ledger.
- Researched cooperative agreements and assisted agents with findings.
- Researched and processed invoices for payments working closely with end users and accounts payable staff to resolve issues with matching of PO’s and invoices.
Education
Some
Tarrant County College
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City of Dallas Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs
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Notary Public State of Texas
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Products
- Experience with ERP’s and Financial Software’s
- Experienced in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Coordination
- Contract Management and Specification Writing
- Vendor management
Languages
English and Spanish
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Hohe Design Group
02.2024 - 10.2025
Finance Assistant
City of Dalworthington Gardens
07.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Treasury Analyst
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
Senior Purchasing Agent
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
Purchasing Agent and P-Card Administrator
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
Buyer
City of Arlington
04.2013 - 06.2023
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City of Dallas Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs
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Notary Public State of Texas
Some
Tarrant County College