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Kim Sampson Curley 2012

Name: Kim Sampson Curley Title: Associate Company: VVA, LLC Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, NY 10016 Birthplace: Lansing, N.Y. Family: Husband and two daughters College: University of Buffalo, Institute of Design and Construction First job outside of real estate: Retail sales associate First job in real estate or allied field: Assistant estimate/project manager What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? VVA, LLC is a leading independent construction project management firm, headquartered in New York City with an office in Washington, D.C. VVA provides project management & consulting to a variety of industries, including: law firms, financial services, media & entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, educational, new building development, non-profits, retail and mission critical facilities. The firm manages commercial construction, renovation, relocation, infrastructure and development projects. In addition, we have a strategic alliance with the Sweett Group, a leading international construction and property consultancy, giving us the ability to provide hands-on, local project management services to clients across the globe. Hobbies: Horseback riding, reading Favorite book: "The Poisonwood Bible" Favorite movie: "The Usual Suspects" Person you admire most (outside of family): Dalai Lama Keys to success: Communication, diligence and leadership If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Writer
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