Profession Profile: Daniel Hakimian, 2014

Name: Daniel Hakimian Title: Investment Sales Associate Company: Highcap Group Location: 57 West 38th Street, New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Great Neck, N.Y. Education: Baruch College, Real Estate Development First job outside of real estate: Cashier/waiter in a Chinese food restaurant. First job in real estate or allied field: Rental agent focused primarily in the East Village. What do you do now? I am working on all types of deals in Midtown, as well as the upcoming areas of Brooklyn. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? An intense workout in the gym, then going home and watching TV. Favorite book: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This book helped me understand patience is required for success. Favorite movie: "Batman; The Dark Knight" Last song you purchased/downloaded? The Beatles One word to describe your work environment: Exciting. Success can come so suddenly. Rules to live by in business: Honesty. If you are an honest person, good things will happen. If you could invite one person to dinner who would it be? Sir Nicholas Winton, British stockbroker who organized the Czech Kindertransport which sent 669 children to foster parents after Kristallnacht. What is your dream job? Real estate developer.