Professional Experience
As Business Operations Manager, Monica Pena is responsible for financial reporting and forecasting, team training and special projects for the Midwest Region, which includes the Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Minneapolis markets. She is a pivotal point in communication for leasing professionals, real estate managers, client and industry partners. Monica adds value to the Project Management process and is an integral team component.
Prior to joining CBRE in 2007, Monica worked as an Assistant General Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle, preparing annual budgets, monthly financial reports for clients and hosting tenant meetings. Monica was also responsible for ensuring rent collection, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing lease abstracts.
Prior to that position, she gained experience planning international conventions, translating documents and serving as a liaison between licensees and the corporate office of a global service corporation.
Education
- Illinois Wesleyan University, Bachelors degree in History
- Illinois Wesleyan University, Bachelors degree in Biology