Elijah Rivera

Hello and thanks for checking out my bio. Let's take a minute or two to get to know each other. I grew up in the glorious, dissected plateau we so lovingly refer to as the Catskill Mountains, and I still find new ways to appreciate the area more with every sunrise and sunset. When the season and weather allows, I get in as much fishing, hiking, foraging, camping, boating, and gardening as I can. I really enjoy creating things with my hand whether my source material is wood, paint, food, seeds, or a musical instrument. I have a passion for music, film, and literature, and even dabble in creating some of it myself. Also, I'm a bit of a beer buff with aspirations to become a homebrewer and a certified beer judge. I had an opportunity to go to Israel in 2012, which only whetted my wanderlust and reawakened my love for history, especially the the rich, local history that hides in this beautiful countryside. When I was 15 years old I started a white dove release business called Divine Doves. It gave me an early education in business management, record keeping, and customer relations. It was also a fascinating hobby, and put a few bucks in my pocket throughout high school. After high school, I went to Rochester Institute of Technology with a major in Information Technology and a minor in Literary and Cultural Studies. While in college, I discovered my passion for the art of film and film making, and became heavily involved with the prestigious film program at RIT. As part of my studies, I interned at local and national technology companies and organizations, including CitiHope International, Clarity Connect, and Xerox. After college, I took some time away from the tech industry to explore other interests and locales. A highlight during that time was the two wonderful summers I lived on Martha's Vineyard working a variety of fast paced restaurant industry jobs. Back on the mainland, I worked mostly in customer service/retail, which along with my other work experience has given me the confidence to join the award winning team of agents at Frank Lumia Real Estate Plus! I've found it to be a great opportunity to do something that I have quickly become adept at and thoroughly enjoy. With decades of experience to guide me, six months of formal education in the field, an ambitious desire to succeed(I still have 3 years to make "Forbes 30 under 30"), and a professional appreciation for helping people find what they are looking for whether it is a beer perfectly paired with their dinner or the property of their dreams, I would appreciate the opportunity to prove myself to you. tl;dr I am new to the industry, but have my colleagues experience to rely on and my own ambition to drive me. I look forward to meeting you!