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Posted: May 11, 2015
Professional Profile: Kathy Zamechansky, 2015
Name: Kathy Zamechansky
Title: President
Company: KZA Realty Group, Inc.
Location: 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, N.Y. 10461
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: Mercy College
First job outside of real estate: Operated concessions at multiple Broadway theaters
First job in real estate or allied field: Worked with Irving Goldman of Goldman Brothers
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? My plans for the future are to continue what I am doing now and teach my team how to be successful. I do not think I am the retiring type but maybe I would take more time to enjoy life and other things I love to do.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Cooking
Favorite movie: "The Godfather"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Cheek to Cheek" album, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett
One word to describe your work environment: Challenging
Rules to live by in business: Do what you love and give it all you've got and you will be a success
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Elaine Stritch at Elaine's (when it was opened)
What is your dream job? Own a restaurant and be the head chef
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