Patricia Giaquinto Director of Marketing Professional Women in Construction

Name: Patricia Giaquinto Title: Director of Marketing Company: Professional Women in Construction Location: New York City (national office) with chapters in Conn., Wash., D.C., N.J., N.Y. northeast Penn. and southern Fla. Birthplace: Plainfield, N.J. College: Rutgers College, Rutgers University First job outside of real estate: Assistant manager, Developmental Resources Corp. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Professional Women in Construction, founded in 1980, is a non-profit 501©3 organization committed to advancing professional, entrepreneurial and managerial opportunities for women and other non-traditional populations in construction and related industries. Plans for the future include expanding our markets and constituency to become a national force in the industry. Hobbies: Music, physical fitness, Yoga Favorite book: Anything by David Balducci, Patricia Cornwell, James Patterson, Nelson DeMille or Dean Koontz Favorite movie: Currently: "Marley & Me," but this changes frequently Person you admire most (outside of family): Hillary Clinton Keys to success: Patience, tenacity, perseverance and hard work If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Interior design or architecture