Professional Profile: William "Bill" McCollum, 2013
Name: William "Bill" McCollum
Title: Managing Director
Company: Prime Manhattan Realty
Location: 11 West 20th St., New York, N.Y. 10011
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: Central High, Philadelphia, PA; Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
First job outside of real estate: U.S. Postal Service
First job in real estate or allied field: Stursberg & Fein commercial mortgage brokers - Philadelphia, PA
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial leasing agent. Continue servicing clients happily until its fishing time!
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Cook a good dinner and watch a good movie!
Favorite book or author: "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand
Favorite movie: Two movies! "Stuck Between Stations" and "Django"
Last song you downloaded? "Landslide" by Smashing Pumpkins
One word to describe your work environment: Energized!
Rules to live by in business: Always show clients that your customer service skills are equally important and as well-honed as your market & industry knowledge.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My father..If only I could! Ocean Grill on Columbus
What is your dream job? Real dream? Commercial office leasing! Daydream? Singer/songwriter.
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