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Posted: May 16, 2017
2017 Women in Professional Services: Bernadette Cuevas of AmTrust Title Insurance Co.
AmTrust Title Insurance Co.
Name: Bernadette Cuevas
Title: Divisional EVP and COO, Director Operations
Company Name: AmTrust Title Insurance Co.
Years in real estate:13
What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? ALTA, NYSLTA, ICSC, MBA, Make-a-Wish of Metro New York Women’s Council and Advisory Board; Metropolitan Museum RECouncil
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? For as far back as I can remember, I have always been motivated by goals. Whether it was convincing my parents I was responsible enough to attend my first dance, talking my way through layers of people to coordinate a meet-and-greet with a hard-to-reach celebrity for a Make-a-Wish child, or working with a great team to build a premiere title agency into a national underwriter, I have never taken my eye off the ball. I am positive and surround myself with people who exude positive energy. Thankfully, during my career I have been fortunate enough to work with motivating leaders. I have always focused on the task at hand and I have never doubted that I wouldn’t reach a desired goal. Obstacles along the way have never been a hindrance, only a reason to think creatively of how to overcome them. I’ve always looked at any miss steps as a reason to refocus. Truthfully, I thrive on challenges, they drive me to seek success all the more. I have grown to understand that obstacles are a learning experience offering me an opportunity to progress with far more wisdom to the next challenge.
What do you do for fun? With a bursting agenda, a fulfilling career and mother of two, I find refuge around a campfire laughing with family and friends amidst the scent of roasted marshmallows.
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