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Posted: July 30, 2013
Professional Profile: Gregory O'Connell Jr. 2013
Name: Gregory O'Connell Jr.
Title: Principal and CFO
Company: The O'Connell Organization
Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Birthplace: Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Education: SUNY Geneseo
First job outside of real estate: Bouncer at the Inn Between
First job in real estate or allied field: Brick cleaner.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I oversee property management, finances, business development, marketing, and leasing for our real estate portfolio. We are restructuring our management operation and bringing our current properties to their full potential so that we can focus on new development.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? By taking my dog Sarge to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Favorite book or author: "Ulysses"
Favorite movie: "The French Connection"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Pound for Pound" by the Bad Plus.
One word to describe your work environment: Chaotic.
Rules to live by in business: Rather than learn from your own mistakes I'd recommend learning from others' mistakes. Saves time and energy.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Winston Churchill, Peter Luger's.
What is your dream job? Chef.
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