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Posted: August 12, 2013
Professional Profile: Francis Marcel-Keyes, 2013
Name: Francis Marcel-Keyes
Title: Vice President of Finance
Company: Sinatra & Company
Location: Buffalo, NY
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Education: Economics BA - Harvard University
First job outside of real estate: Investment Banking
First job in real estate or allied field: Sinatra and Company Realty
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I manage finances and investor relations at Sinatra. I hope we continue growing the company and helping to redevelop Buffalo.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Happy hour
Favorite book or author: George RR Martin
Favorite movie: "No Country for Old Men"
Last song you downloaded? "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
One word to describe your work environment: Busy
Rules to live by in business: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Sun Tzu, Per Se
What is your dream job? International real estate mogul
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