Professional Profile: Federica Dussi, 2013

Name: Federica Dussi Title: Director Marketing & Business Development Company: VVA Project Managers & Consultants Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Education: St. John's University First job outside of real estate: Berlitz Language Centers First job in real estate or allied field: TCG What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I manage the marketing and business development effort for VVA as well as for our global joint venture VVA Sweet. I really enjoy my work, the industry and especially my colleagues both in the US and abroad. VVA is truly an outstanding organization and I am fortunate to have an excellent team. I plan to continue to grow with the company and I welcome all of the new and exciting challenges that our expansion brings. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Depends on the day. A good work out. A nice walk. A nice glass of wine. A nice dinner. Or sometimes maybe a quick roller blade. Favorite book or author: "La Divina Comedia" by Dante Alighieri Favorite movie: Any vampire movie...old...new...good...bad...as long as there are vampires! Last song you purchased/downloaded? "At Last" by Etta James One word to describe your work environment: Energetic Rules to live by in business: Get it DONE, and do it right. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Leonardo Da Vinci - I'd probably cook. What is your dream job? Test driver for Ferrari or Porsche.