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Posted: May 28, 2013
Konfederak of Merritt; Work hard and you shall succeed
Name: Anita Konfederak
Title: Vice President
Company/Firm: Merritt Engineering Consultants, PC
Years with company/firm: 24
Years in field: 27
Years in real estate industry: 27
Telephone: 917-414-9430
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anita-konfederak/25/22b/1a5
Real Estate Associations/Affiliations: Professional Women inConstruction, BOMA, SWRI
How do you and/or your firm use social media?
I stay connected through LinkedIn. Our office puts out a monthly email newsletter and updates our clients through our company Website, LinkedIn page and Twitter account.
What is your biggest leadership challenge, other than the "glass ceiling"?
Making sure credit is given where it is due.
What is the most daring thing you've done for your career? How did it turn out for you?
Early in my career I was put in charge of a very large project and had to work with two very knowledgable consultants. The consultants were working remotely and needed a lot of intricate information from me to design their part of the job. It was a big responsibility which taught me a lot about professional respect, teamwork, construction and management.
Which project, deal or transaction was the "game changer" in the advancement of your career?
As our firm grew there were many "game changers" along the way. First landmark building restoration, first million dollar restoration, first large emergency restoration, first hospital project, etc. Each one advanced my career in a specific category of our business.
What do you consider to be the most successful way to increase referrals?
Efficiency. You can be an expert in something but if you can't produce results efficiently you will not be referred.
What is the BEST advice you have ever received?
Work hard and you shall succeed. Very common advice, you just have to be willing to take it. Sooner or later someone will appreciate your effort and reward you.
What is your favorite tip for balanced living?
Friends and family are forever so make time for them as often as you can.
Where would you like to be in 10 years?
Working at Merritt Engineering, mentoring younger employees and hopefully done paying for my daughter's college education.
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