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Posted: January 26, 2015
Professional Profile: Robin Herko, 2015
Name: Robin Herko
Title: Associate Broker
Company: Friedland Realty Advisors
Location: 656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers N.Y.
Birthplace: New York
Education: NYU, School of Commerce
First job outside of real estate: Buyer of Better Coats and Suits, Federated
First job in real estate or allied field: Sales Associate at Friedland Realty.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Planning on finishing out a very successful career in commercial real estate at Friedland Realty Advisors
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Socialize with friends or hit golf balls.
Favorite book or author: J.D. Salinger. "Catcher in the Rye"
Favorite movie: "It's A Wonderful Life"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Piano Man," Billy Joel
One word to describe your work environment: Enthusiastic
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Oprah; to my home
What is your dream job? Owning and operating a hot dog stand.
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