Christina Allen 2010

Name: Cristina Allen Title: Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Company: MKDA Location: 902 Broadway, 17th Fl., New York, NY 10010 Birthplace and date: Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 9, 1972 Family: Single, parents and one sister College: University of Florida First job outside of real estate: English language teacher in Japan First job in real estate or allied field: Account executive at a PR firm specializing in real estate What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Work closely with the firm's partners to develop and implement strategic marketing programs that strengthens the firm's distinction as a leader in the industry for over 50 years. Establish and maintain client relationships. Hobbies: Photography, yoga, reading, music and hiking Favorite book: Recent favorites include "The Kite Runner" and "Middlesex." Person you admire most (outside of family): A close, personal friend that I have known for most of my life. Keys to success: Reliability, diligence and professionalism. Stepping outside one's comfort zone to find opportunities If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Photographer