M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Women in Business — October 2024 — 7
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W omen in B usiness Melanie Rogacki and Courtney Rosenkrantz CREW New Jersey Honors Leading Women In Business
Melanie Rogacki Director of Resource Management Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. Years with the company/firm: 11 Years in field: 20 Years in real estate industry: 18 Real estate organizations: CREW New Jersey
Courtney Rosenkrantz Director
Cushman & Wakefield Years with company/firm: 3 Years in field: 8 Years in real estate industry: 8 Real estate organizations: CREW New Jersey
What is your current position? I am the Director of Resource Management at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. I am responsible for the recruiting, onboarding and management of our national and international subcontractor pool, both individuals and companies, that support our due diligence and solutions services. I also manage our internal scheduling team, which pairs assessors with projects. Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I took a very winding road to get where I am today, so my field sort of chose me. My degree is in Natural Resource Management because I thought, like so many others, that I was going to “save the world.” I ended up writing for a small magazine right out of college, and eventually found my way to the Asbury Park Press, where I worked my way up from paginator, to reporter, to an editor of several weekly sections. Eventually, a role at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Communications department presented itself, and I worked there for two years. When I was laid off from that role, I finally landed in environmental consulting, where I put both my writing skills and love of research to good use. I worked my way up from assessor to project management, and finally into the role that I currently hold today. How do you manage the work/life balance? I have learned over time that neither work nor home can ever be perfectly in balance. Sometimes, ok most times, there will be dishes in the sink, not enough food in the fridge, and calls to parents to help shuttle kids to afterschool activities. continued on page 42
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: I’ve always been fascinated with real estate and how, whether residential or com- mercial, it can transform a community. Even at 5 years old I was browsing the local houses for sale. While I love looking at houses, selling them is not for me. In college, I studied real estate finance and learned more about commercial real estate brokerage. After I graduated college, I met my previous employer through mutual connections and decided I’d give commercial real estate a try. I’ve never looked back! What is your current position? I am a commercial real estate advisor who specializes in helping occupiers of real estate with acquisitions & dispositions of real property nationally & locally. I also specialize in helping property owners fill their buildings with quality ten - ants. Most of my clients are owners and/or occupiers of office or warehouse space. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? I would say my stepdad and my mom have been my biggest influences. My stepdad is no longer with us, but my love of real estate came from him. My mom is my biggest supporter & I’m grateful to be able to turn to her when things get tough. I’m also very grateful for the mentors I have within the industry who guide me and help me grow. What unique qualities and or personality do you feel makes you most successful in your profession? Acting with integrity, thinking outside of the box, and being solution-based.
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