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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 13, 2015
Professional Profile: Janet Lafferty, 2015
Name: Janet Lafferty
Title: Associate, Chief Financial Officer
Company: Metropolis Group, Inc.
Location: 22 Cortlandt St., 10th Floor New York, N.Y. 10007
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: Pace University
First job outside of real estate: Banking
First job in real estate or allied field: Metropolis Group, Inc.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I plan to keep working as Chief Financial Officer
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Glass of wine and a comfy couch
Favorite book or author: Bible
Favorite movie: "Saturday Night Fever"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Happy" (Pharrell)
One word to describe your work environment: Responsibilities
Rules to live by in business: A successful company must learn that confidence and respect of its customers are vital to its business.
What is your dream job? Owner of the Yankees.
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