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Posted: October 28, 2013
Professional Profile: Mario Cirigliano 2013
Name: Mario Cirigliano
Title: Vice President
Company: Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C.
Location: 28-08 Bayside Lane, Bayside NY
Birthplace: Corona, Queens
Education: BS Architecture (NYIT)
First job outside of real estate: Design of media network centers
First job in real estate or allied field: Residential architectural firm
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? At Merritt Engineering I am involved in the restoration of commercial and residential high-rise properties throughout the Tri-State area. I'm always looking into new opportunities for Merritt Engineering and trying to stay current on our industries emerging technologies.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Routine exercise at a local gym.
Favorite book or author: Dan Brown
Favorite movie: "Gangster Squad" directed by Ruben Fleischer.
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "M.I.N.E" - Five Finger Death Punch
One word to describe your work environment: Organized.
Rules to live by in business: Impossible is not in my dictionary. The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is how they use their 24 hours in a day.
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