News: Brokerage

Posted: August 29, 2023

IREON New Member Profile: Sophie Benjamin, Transaction Manager at NewBlock

Name: Sophie Danielle Benjamin

Title: Transaction Manager

Company: NewBlock

What year did you join IREON: 2023

Birthplace: UK

Education: Business

First job: Sales in oil industry

First job in real estate or allied field: Account manager

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Transaction manager at NewBlock – one day to be CEO.

One fun fact about you is: I am a good cook

Two words to describe your work environment: Fulfilling yet professional

Three things on your bucket list: Go to Thailand, Vipasana, cooking class

Favorite streaming series: “Friends”

Favorite movie: “Avatar”

Favorite book: “Winnie the Pooh”

Favorite vacation destination: Greece

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Ryan Reynolds and he can take me wherever he wants.

Rule to live by in business: Work hard, get results.

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