Karlene Penick
@karlenepenick
I deliver dependable accounting, bookkeeping, and administrative support for remote teams.
What I'm looking for
I've built more than 30 years of experience supporting accounting, property operations, and administrative workflows. At Kimco Realty Corporation, I processed vendor invoices for 40 plazas, prepared property expense reports, and managed lease, tenant, and vendor documentation.
As a Commission Specialist at Dugan's Travels, I calculated monthly commission payouts, finalized payment files, and resolved agent discrepancies. At International Renaissance Co., I reconciled bank statements for five companies, completed month-end entries, and managed A/P and A/R cycles.
I also run Karlene's Caribbean Travel LLC, where I design tailored itineraries, negotiate vendor rates, and maintain accurate reservation records. I'm known for accuracy, loyalty, organization, and quickly learning new systems and workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Owner / Travel Consultant
Karlene's Caribbean Travel LLC
Feb 2003 - Present (23 years 6 months)
Designed tailored travel itineraries and negotiated vendor rates, increasing repeat bookings. Managed reservation system entries across multiple databases to maintain accurate itineraries.
Commission Specialist
Dugan's Travels
Feb 2005 - Dec 2021 (16 years 10 months)
Calculated monthly commission payouts and prepared finalized payment files. Responded to agent inquiries and resolved commission discrepancies.
Property Assistant / Accounts Payable
Kimco Realty Corporation
Jan 2000 - Dec 2012 (12 years 11 months)
Processed vendor invoices in PayPlus for 40 plazas, matching POs and resolving discrepancies. Coordinated construction vendors for CapEx projects, confirming permits and timelines.
Financial Bookkeeper
International Renaissance Co.
Aug 1998 - Dec 1999 (1 year 4 months)
Reconciled monthly bank statements for five companies. Prepared month end closing journal entries and trial balances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Niagara County Community College
Associate Degree, Business Administration
Associate Degree in Business Administration from Niagara County Community College.
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