COVER LETTER
Please consider this letter and enclosed resume as an indication of my
interest in a full time opportunity within the project
management/construction management field.
Through my work experience, I have gained many skills necessary to be
successful in a fast-paced, high-pressured work environment. My sales
experience as a Licensed Real Estate Consultant for over 5 years has
enhanced my skill set as an effective negotiator and problem solver. I have
also gained recognition and respect from my peers through effective sales
techniques.
I am currently attending Westwood College in Atlanta, GA majoring in
Construction Management. In addition, I am dually licensed in the states of
New York and Georgia and hold designations as a Certified Site Manager and
Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) from the Institute of Real Estate
Management (IREM). My combination of education and experience has prepared
me for a position of this caliber. I have also obtained a high level of
professionalism, necessary when working with others. Dealing with the
diversity of co-workers, I have become a first class team player adept at
operating with the proper mix of authority, diplomacy, and tact. My
proficiency is high in all of Microsoft Office including advanced knowledge
of Word, Excel, Project Scheduling, and PowerPoint as well as Advanced
Adobe Acrobat programs.
I am an ambitious and driven individual who is dedicated to success and
hard work. Please review my resume, which further detail my skills and
experience and allow me the opportunity to prove that I am the best person
for this position. Thank you for your consideration.
Kind Regards,
Cory Rowland
Cory Rowland
813 East 168 street Bronx, NY 10459 *917-***-**** *
*******.****@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
INPROP USA, Real Estate and Development - Atlanta, GA
Assistant Construction Manager Internship
July 2014 - Present
. Tour residential properties pre and post acquisition and estimate costs
for construction build out.
. Partner with Vice President to examine contractor, change orders, rates
for all residential renovations, including quantifying materials and
labor.
. Build Scopes of works for multiple properties and Implement construction
project schedules from start to finish (Microsoft project).
. Supervise general and sub-contractor activities on work site and oversee
all scope of project.
. Prepare contractors contract and final documentation couple with
coordinating final walk-throughs for all turnkey projects.
. Assist real estate sales team with customers/ client property question
and sales.
. OSHA 30
WYND REALTY - Atlanta, GA
Licensed Salesperson -Residential and Commercial Consultant
October 2010 - January 2013
. Built and maintained relationships with clients by providing excellent
service and keeping them informed on real estate trends and changes in
the market.
. Initiated and processed background checks for rental applicants for Real
Estate Investors.
. Educated investors on government assisted programs for renters, including
section 8 and various work advantage programs.
. Arranged sale and rental comparables for sellers, buyers, and renters.
. Sold and rented exclusive high-end condos and town home properties in the
down town Atlanta area.
. Worked exclusively with investors to strategically problem solve market
issue to lease out investment properties.
. Organized open houses and market properties on the internet and the local
news paper in pursuit of potential sales opportunity.
COLDWELL BANKER - Bronx, NY/Yonkers, NY
Licensed Salesperson - Sellers Agent/Buyers Agent/Leasing Agent
January 2007 - January 2010
. Explained Coldwell Banker brand and pre-approval process to potential
buyers and investors.
. Processed pre-approval home and rental applicants for future buyers and
investors as well as renters.
. Sold and listed exclusive high end properties in Manhattan NYC and
Westchester NY.
. Negotiated price and terms of contract agreements for home buyers,
renters as well as sellers.
. Organized opened houses and marketed properties for sellers on the
internet and weekly Ads in the local news paper to attract potential
buyers.
. Responded to company leads with future buyer and sellers as well as
follow up with past renters and sellers.
. Worked with government assisted programs (section8 and work advantage
programs) renters.
CENTURY 21 METRO - Manhattan, NYC
Licensed Salesperson - Sellers Agent/Buyers Agent/Leasing Agent
January 2005 - December 2006
. Explained Century 21 brand and process to potential buyers and sellers as
well as renters.
. Processed pre -approval and background checks for rental applicants for
Management Companies and Real Estate Investors.
. Worked with government assisted programs (section8 and work advantage
programs) renters.
. Arranged sale and rental comparables for sellers, buyers, and renters.
. Sold and rented exclusive high-end condos and brownstone as well as
family apartment buildings properties in Manhattan (Harlem) NYC.
. Arranged open houses and marketed properties on the internet and the
local news paper in pursuit of potential sales opportunity.
EDUCATION
DeVry University ( Currently)
Expected December 2015
B.A in Project Management / Construction Mangement
Westwood College - Atlanta, GA
Expected Nov 2014
A.S. in Construction Management G.P.A 3.0
Relevant Coursework
Auto Cad Revit
Construction Documents Construction Safety - OSHA
Licensed Real Estate Consultant - Status:
Active
States: Georgia, New York, Florida
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Certified Site Management & Accredited Residential Manager (ARM)
November 2007