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Posted: April 24, 2009
Kim Sampson 2009
Name: Kim Sampson
Title: Associate
Company: VVA
Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, NY 10016
Birthplace: Upstate New York
College: University of Buffalo, Institute of Design & Construction
First job outside of real estate: Public Library
First job in real estate or allied field: General contractor
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? VVA is a leading, full service, independent project management firm. The firm is regarded as an expert in project management for commercial interior, building development, infrastructure and renovation projects. The firm provides project management services for many industries, including but not limited to, law firms, financial services, media & entertainment, schools & universities, museums & Institutions, healthcare facilities, building development and retail. VVA is headquartered in NYC with offices in Washington, D.C. and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Hobbies: Horseback riding, photography
Favorite book: "Watership Down"
Favorite movie: "Monty Python & The Holy Grail"
Persons you admire most (outside of family): Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
Key to success: Read, Read, Read!
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Horse trainer
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