Career Path of a Vice President at CBRE
Amber's career journey began with a business law degree from Arizona State University, where "waiting tables" helped fund their education and initial goal of becoming a sports attorney. After unsuccessful LSAT attempts, a pivot to commercial real estate followed, alongside pursuing an MBA in finance at the University of Arizona, showcasing adaptability and a proactive approach to career development.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Career Development, Achieving Goals
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Amber Coleman
Vice President
CBRE, Inc.
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
University of Arizona
Business & Related, Legal & Policy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Real Estate
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Amber pursued a non-traditional career path, initially aiming for law before transitioning to commercial real estate.
2. She balanced working as a server to fund her education with her academic pursuits.
3. She obtained both an undergraduate business law degree and an MBA in finance, showcasing dedication to professional development.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
Absolutely. I started my career path in college at Arizona State University, studying business law through the WP Carey School of Business. While attending ASU, I worked as a server to help pay my tuition and get through school.
Upon graduation, I took some time off to prepare for the LSAT. I had majored in business law and initially wanted to be an attorney, specifically a sports attorney, as I'm a huge fan and enjoyed law.
After taking a year off to prepare, I took the LSAT twice. After those two attempts, I realized being an attorney wasn't necessarily for me. So, I pivoted into commercial real estate, a field that greatly interested me. During my time in commercial real estate, I also pursued and completed my MBA in finance at the University of Arizona.
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlcoleman/ , Instagram: crewithambs