Name: Maxine Mears Clarke
Title: Broker/Owner
Company: Maxine Mears Clarke Real Estate
Location: Bronx, NY
Birthplace: Jamaica, W.I.
Education: Pace University, BBA; Devry University, MBA, MPA; University of Phoenix, doctoral student.
First job outside of real estate: Wall Street six years, nursing 12-years
First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate sales agent
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently growing my own real estate company from grass root in the North Bronx. I am also an approved real estate instructor. My future plan is to have continual growth in the real estate industry by providing excellent customer satisfaction.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Watch Jeopardy
Favorite book or author: Maya Angelou
Favorite movie: "Pretty Woman"
Last song you downloaded? "Someone like you" by Adele
One word to describe your work environment: Organized
Rules to live by in business: Never give up
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My dad to the Olive Garden.
What is your dream job? Entrepreneurship
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