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Posted: May 27, 2014
Professional Profile: Melissa Ragonese, 2014
Name: Melissa Ragonese
Title: Interior Designer
Company: Amenta Emma Architects
Location: Stamford, CT
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Family: Parents: Karen and Vince, two younger brothers: Matt and Vince
Education: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
First job outside of real estate: Front store clerk at Towne Pharmacy
First job in real estate or allied field: Interior Designer at Amenta Emma Architects
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Amenta Emma's growing Stamford office focuses on modern, stream-lined corporate interior projects. Our office plans (and has already begun) to gradually expand its portfolio of work to include some healthcare and hospitality projects, as well.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Cooking, baking, trying new foods, taking dance classes in N.Y.C., traveling, relaxing at the beach, spending time with friends and family.
Favorite book or author: Here are a few favorites: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series, "The Hunger Games" series, and just finished an excellent memoir called "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson.
Favorite movie: "Amelie"
Rules to live by in business: Smile. Do your best. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Ellen DeGeneres.
What is your dream job? Dancer and choreographer/teacher
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