November 24, 2014 -
Green Buildings
Name: Oisin O'Brien
Title: Written and Digital Content Manager
Company: AGRION
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Toronto, CA
Education: MS in Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management, Milano, The New School for International Affairs, Management, & Urban Policy; BS in History, Fordham University
First job outside of real estate: Account management at a commercial photo lab
First job in real estate or allied field: Written and digital content manager at AGRION
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently I develop and execute targeted research and writing to support AGRION members' operations in the cleantech and sustainability space and provide thought leadership; I plan to continue working to advance the clean energy and green buildings industries.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Cycling in Prospect Park or practicing guitar.
Favorite book or author: "Crime and Punishment" by Dostoyevsky
Favorite movie: "Master & Commander"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Good Times, Bad Times," The Rolling Stones
One word to describe your work environment: Inspiring
Rules to live by in business: Create long-lasting value through adhering to the triple-bottom line ethos
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Richard the III, Tower of London