About Us

About Valentina

Welcome to Valentina Client Representation:

Valentina Client Representation, a boutique consulting firm nestled in Brooklyn, specializes in owner’s representation and project management. Founded by Bianca Célestin, a seasoned and licensed senior mechanical engineer boasting over two decades of expertise, our firm is a beacon of innovation and precision. Valentina Client Representation takes pride in navigating the complexities of various project types, ensuring a project outcome. Elevate your projects with us, where dedication meets expertise, and dreams materialize into successful realities.

What Sets Us Apart:

1. Expertise: With a proven track record in both consulting and construction, we bring a wealth of knowledge to every project.

2. Global Reach: Our founder and CEO has been fortunate to have worked on projects spanning residential, retail, commercial, corporate interiors, institutional, and transportation sectors, both domestically and internationally.

3. Project Management Excellence: As Senior Project Managers, we excel in handling complex assignments, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering projects of the highest quality within budget constraints.

For additional information on our services and qualifications, please find a link to our capability statement here.

Key Highlights:

• Founding Year: 2020

• Founder: Bianca Célestin

• Location: Brooklyn, New York

• Services:

  • Owner’s Representative Services

  • Project Management

  • Construction Management Services (as agent)

  • MEP Project Management

  • Engineering Consulting

• Certifications:

  • Certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) with New York City Small Business Services, New York State, and Port Authority of New York New Jersey.

  • Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in New York State.

• Team:

  • Comprised of dedicated, driven, communicative, and technology-conscious team players.

  • Brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors.

• Meaning Behind the Name:

  • The firm is named in honor of Bianca's mother, and "Valentina" also signifies health and strength.

  • The logo incorporates Ayizan's Vévé, representing Bianca's Haitian heritage. Ayizan is the lwa (Queen) of marketplace and commerce in Haitian mythology.

Valentina Client Representation stands out as a minority and woman-owned business committed to providing top-notch consulting services while embracing cultural heritage and values.

Leadership

Meet Bianca, a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 25 years of expertise in building systems design and project management. Born to Haitian immigrants in Montreal, Canada, she earned her Bachelor of Engineering from Concordia University before relocating to the US for a prestigious engineering role in San Francisco. Now based in New York, Bianca excels as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager, delivering quality projects on time and within budget. Her specialties include sustainable design, leadership, and team collaboration.

Outside or working and running her business, Bianca is also a foodie, world traveler, and an aficionado of art and photography. Beyond engineering and project management, she finds joy in embracing her cultural roots through folkloric dance classes from the African Diaspora, specializing in Haitian, West-African, Cuban, and Brazilian styles. Bianca is a proud member of the all women-led Brazilian Percussion Group, Batalá New York.

Adding another feather to her cap, Bianca is a published author, with her inaugural book titled "Teddy's Great New York City Adventure" making its debut in 2021. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with a vibrant spirit, sets Bianca Celestin apart as a multifaceted professional making waves in both the engineering and artistic realms.

Bianca is also delighted to be a board member of the Haitian Women’s Alliance.