PETE KOLA
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Third-year Business Management student with practical experience in commercial real estate, lead generation, property research, and client support. Discovered a contact that led to billion-dollar negotiations for a historic NYC asset. Known for being reliable, level-headed, and effective under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doorman / Front Desk Operations
Residential Building
05.2025 - Current
- Maintain access control and manage front desk operations in a high-traffic building.
- Coordinate communication between residents, management, and vendors.
- Handle multiple operational tasks under pressure while staying professional.
Operations & Research Intern
Compass Commercial Real Estate
06.2024 - Current
- Support a high-volume commercial team by managing data, researching markets, and organizing client information.
- Build call sheets, track outreach, and coordinate scheduling across multiple active deals.
- Identified a key contact that initiated billion-dollar negotiations on a major NYC commercial asset.
- Conduct property tours independently and summarize findings for senior brokers.
Customer Service Representative
U-Haul
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported daily store operations, including rentals, returns, and equipment inspections.
- Assisted high volumes of customers during peak moving seasons.
- Strengthened problem-solving and customer service skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Manhattan College
Riverdale, Bronx, NY05.2027
Skills
- Operations: Workflow coordination, scheduling, process improvement, data organization
- Business: Time management, multitasking, customer support, conflict resolution
- Analysis: Market research, lead qualification, evaluating operational needs
- Technical: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CoStar, LoopNet, CRM tools
Certification
New York State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson — June 2024
Timeline
Doorman / Front Desk Operations
Residential Building
05.2025 - Current
Operations & Research Intern
Compass Commercial Real Estate
06.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative
U-Haul
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Manhattan College