1. CAROLINA CARO
40 Roseland Avenue Caldwell, NJ 07006 ccaro1983@gmail.com C-(914) 882-4724
Professional Experience:
Wilkstone, LLC, Paterson, NJ – Project Manager June 2013 – Present
➢ Review project features with estimating, initiate project startup and set up and maintain project files
➢ Work with the Project team to develop and maintain a project schedule with the appropriate attributes
➢ Submit preliminary paperwork such as submittals, CADs, material procurement
➢ Develop a submittal log, a project organization chart, and a material storage plan
➢ Responsible for all aspects ofcost management, variance and budget for the project
➢ Submit CO logs, attend meetings, coordinate and direct all project activities with the Project team
➢ Coordinate the handling of punch-list items and prepare closeout documents
➢ Maintain contact with the project team to obtain reduction of retainage and final payment
Wilkstone, LLC, Paterson, NJ – Project Accountant/Asst. Controller July 2010 –June 2013
➢ Accounts payable/receivable/Bank reconciliations/cash mgmt/check deposits
➢ Create, schedule, follow-up & confirm meetings/Materials/LEED/CCIP/Insurance
➢ Payroll via time cards,timesheets and salaried/union, benefits & payroll taxes
➢ Paying and tracking time off such as vacation, personal and sick time, and holiday
➢ Reconcile payroll accounts,balance and verify w-2 data, prepare paperwork for audits
➢ Spreadsheet reports/Financial Analysis/support President,VP, Controller & PMs
➢ Change orders/AIA Requisitions/invoices/Warranty letters/Bill of sale/waivers/affidavit
➢ Handle Supplies/Catering/Schedules/Emails/Traveling/Fringe Benefits
Aragon LLC, New York, NY- Assistant Project Manager Nov 2011 – May 2013
➢ Project Consultant & GC contract oversight, analyze and execute all projects correspondence
➢ Budget and insurance tracking for projects, RFPs and marketing
➢ Assist putting togetherbid packages and project closeout documents
➢ Responsible for production of meeting minutes and monthly project status reports
➢ Manage handling of permit process,DOB filings and approvals, monitoring project punch lists
➢ Interface with property management and field staff
JGK, New York, NY - Project Administrator/Accountant March 2007 – Jan 2009
➢ Assisted CFO and five project managers to run several projects from start to finish
➢ Prepared meeting minutes, RFIs and correspondence,proposals,budgets,furnish reports
Logged submittals, drawing and contacts list, processed POs, client/subcontractors change orders
➢ Maintained daily communication with clients, architects, engineers, vendors/subs and expeditors
ABI Inc., Tampa, FL - Construction Administrator March 2005 - Feb 2007
➢ Responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects from beginning to end
➢ Assisted two VPs and Project Managers,worked with vendors and subcontractors
➢ Prepared contracts,notarized documents,checked inspections and ordered dumpsters
➢ Tracked insurances,lien waivers, contracts and subcontractor’s affidavits
➢ Managed checks, processed notices to owner, permits and reports
➢ Coded, processed and monitored invoices using Timberline, requested permits and COO
Education:
Associate of Science in Business Marketing/Management
➢ Southwest Florida College
Bachelors of Science in Business Technical Management Finance/Accounting
➢ Devry University
Skills:
Microsoft Office Pro 2013, Outlook, Visio & Project, bilingual – fluent in Spanish, QuickBooks, Timberline (IA,
AP,PR,JP, PJ, AR, Etc.), Constructware, Expedition, Adobe Reader/Photoshop,AIA format, Timetrack, Oracle,
Replicon, Peachtree, Avitus, Sketchup, Blueprint reading, Take-offs, Payroll, Timesheets, Bluebeam, Autocad