Carlos A. Palomares
palomarescarlos14@hotmail.com · linkedin.com/in/carlosalbertopalomares · Bellingham, WA
Education
Western Washington University
Expected Jun. 2026
B.A. in Business Administration, Management Information Systems · Bellingham, WA
Green River College
Oct. 2020 – Dec. 2022
AAS-T in Cybersecurity and Networking · Auburn, WA
Experience
Administrative Assistant — LAZ Parking
Jun. 2023 – Present
Seattle, WA (Remote)
- Implemented script-driven workflows to automate and accelerate data entry processes, maintaining a strong focus on precision and operational oversight.
- Ensured compliance and accurate data entry within the revenue ERP system for daily vehicle counts, transaction types, and parking activity.
- Audited operational and revenue reports to identify and resolve discrepancies, reducing data errors and improving reporting accuracy.
- Proactively followed up with clients to obtain missing reports, supporting up-to-date tracking and data integrity within the ERP system.
Shuttle Dispatcher — LAZ Parking
Jan. 2023 – Jun. 2024
Seattle, WA (Remote)
- Coordinated shuttle pick-up and drop-off services for students, representing the university in a professional and service-oriented manner.
- Collaborated with drivers and managers to resolve delays and mechanical issues, ensuring safe and continuous transportation across campus.
- Documented and communicated rider feedback to management, contributing to measurable service improvements.
- Promoted campus shuttle awareness through event outreach and social media engagement.
Projects
Automated Data Processing Pipeline — Personal RPA Project
Mar. 2025 – Present
Seattle, WA (Remote)
- Configured a Google Cloud virtual machine and deployed Python scripts to automate extraction and processing of daily parking and revenue reports.
- Developed a master script to pull email attachments, group transaction types, sort parking tickets, and compile results into a structured Excel workbook.
- Automated daily email delivery of the master Excel file, enabling the pipeline to run without a local machine or manual intervention.
- Currently expanding automation to perform browser-based ERP data entry using Python, while continuing to develop skills in cloud infrastructure, scripting, and debugging.
Skills & Competencies
- Programming & Scripting: Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Batch scripting
- Data & Analytics: Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Dashboards), Tableau, MySQL, MySQL Workbench
- Database & Systems: Database development, ERD diagrams, workflow diagrams, Microsoft Visio
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, web application development
- Software & Tools: Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Google Workspace, VS Code, Dropbox
- Core Competencies: Data accuracy & auditing, data confidentiality, detail-oriented, written communication, time management