Nicholas Puleo
New York,NY
Summary
I'm an experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. I'm very results-oriented with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. I'm very eager to leverage my expertise in a new role focused on growth and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Attendant/ Driver
George H. Kranz Funeral Livery Service
03.2010 - 01.2026
- Prepared and set up for funeral services, ensuring respectful and dignified environments.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as managing guest books, preparing service programs, and handling financial transactions, allowing families to focus on remembering their loved ones.
- Met with several 3rd party vendors to ensure the needs of the families were met and satisfied with the service being provided.
- Increased client trust and confidence by offering personalized support and guidance throughout the funeral planning process.
- Demonstrated empathy and professionalism in handling sensitive situations, building strong relationships with clients.
- Processed paperwork related to funerals such as death certificates, permits, and insurance forms.
- Assisted with transportation of deceased individuals while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Event Coordinator
Alliance Bernstein
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Coordinated logistics for corporate events, ensuring seamless execution with the upmost attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
- Oversaw our team's daily tasks and adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, while maintaining composure when finding effective solutions.
- Elevated client satisfaction, tailoring event themes and activities to match their vision and objectives..
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
10.2001 - 12.2005
- Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and plan intricate and successful rescue operations of detained foreign nationals, while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Assisted in designing and constructing forward operating bases which sometimes needed to be dismantled and loaded in twenty minutes, resulting on the saving of many lives and sensitive equipment and intelligence.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance my own job skills and knowledge.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Pre-Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Bayside QueensHigh School Diploma - undefined
Archbishop Molloy H.S.
Briarwood06.1997
Skills
- Heavy equipment handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving abilities
Scheduling arrangements
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Guest relations
- Self-starter
Certification
- License to Operate a Water Pollution Control Plant
- FDNY License for use of LPG in a manhole
LANGUAGES
Italian
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Catholic Soup Kitchen Server
Timeline
Funeral Attendant/ Driver
George H. Kranz Funeral Livery Service
03.2010 - 01.2026
Event Coordinator
Alliance Bernstein
05.2006 - 06.2009
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
10.2001 - 12.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Archbishop Molloy H.S.
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Pre-Nursing
Queensborough Community College