Kelly Perez
Senior Estimating Intern @Cool Water Air Conditioning
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Estimating Intern @Cool Water Air Conditioning
Miami, FL, US
Develop cost estimates for 250+ HVAC projects ($50K–$10M), ensuring accurate material, labor, and time allocation- Implement automation in Excel and estimating software, increasing bid preparation efficiency by 30% and reducing manual errors- Negotiate pricing with 40+ vendors, securing discounts that lowered project costs by an average of 15%- Supervise and train 3+ interns, improving accuracy of project bids and reducing turnaround time by 20%- Oversee certified payroll submission for 15+ technicians, maintaining 100% compliance with government reporting requirements.
EDUCATION
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Information Systems and Operations Management
UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals and Applications
Southwest Miami Senior High School
High School Diploma, Health Science Academy
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Minor, Public Relations
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Master's degree, International Business
ABOUT KELLY PEREZ
I am a fourth-year student at the University of Florida majoring in Information Systems with a minor in Public Relations and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals and Applications. I am on track to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of International Business.As President of Unión de Estudiantes Puertorriqueños Activos, I lead a team to foster community and cultural engagement, increasing membership by 150% and securing funding to expand programming. As Vice President of Corporate Relations for Latin American Women in Business, I build partnerships with recruiters and connect companies with our members’ career goals, creating opportunities for professional development and networking.Professionally, I serve as a Senior Estimating Intern at Cool Water Air Conditioning, where I develop cost estimates for multimillion-dollar projects, negotiate with 40+ vendors to reduce costs by 15%, and supervise interns to improve efficiency by 20%. These experiences have strengthened my skills in project management, problem-solving, and communication.As a first-generation Hispanic student, I bring resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to everything I do. I am passionate about leveraging technology and leadership to make a positive impact in my future career. Outside of academics, I enjoy exploring new places and spending time with the people I love.
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