Cino of Tyga-Box: Connect with customers; past, current & potential

Name: Nadine Cino LEED AP Title: CEO & co-Inventor Company Name: Tyga-Box Systems, Inc. Follow my company on Twitter @TygaBoxSystems What year did you start your career in commercial real estate: 1991 Follow me on Twitter @NadineCino What recent project or transaction are you most proud of? We were awarded a very large project for Verizon. What recent honor, achievement or recognition has meant the most to you and why? I recently graduated from the Advanced Management Program at IESE, Barcelona, ranked #1 International Business School by the Financial Times. Please reflect on a recent achievement and/or milestone for your company: As we've prepared to expand our "brand persona" from Tyga-Box, the moving equipment rental company to TygaTrax, a mobile security and tracking technology company, we knew we had to attract a COO to facilitate the expansion and maintain smooth flowing operations. We are thrilled to announce that Eder Holquin has decided to join us and apply his talents and network to accelerate our growth. You can learn more about Eder's remarkable life at: ederholquin.com Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career and why? My partner in life and business, Marty Spindel. He has my back, can be in my face, and always with the best intent to help me become my best as a leader from whom grace flows. What is the first thing you do when you arrive in the office in the morning? Connect with customers; past, current and potential. What time management strategies do you find to be the most effective for you? Getting to the office early so that I can work in an environment of calm and intentionality What is the best advice you have received and who was it from? There are three pieces of advice I've held onto over the years: a. there is no such thing as security - it's the "grey stuff" between your ears! b. know your style and make an entrance c. give up ALL HOPE of having a different past! List 3 women that you would like to have drinks / dinner with and where would you go? Meg Whitman - dinner at Batard Sheryl Sandberg - dinner at Dirty French Hillary Clinton - dinner at Take Root What is your favorite quote? My signature: The Only Thing You can Give and Still Keep is Your Word!! What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a fashion designer, and I had a marvelous and successful career as an international fashion design consultant specializing in fitness apparel for companies such as Reebok, Puma, DKNY etc. I'm not convinced that I've grown up yet ... however if and when I do ... I'll probably become a multi-linguistic sculptor!!