Professional Profile: Jessica Vail, 2019
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Name: Jessica Vail
Title: Director, Marketing & Business Development
Company: O&S Associates
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Birthplace: Flemington, NJ
Education: BS, Marketing from Ramapo College of New Jersey
First job: Cashier at ShopRite
First job in real estate or allied field: Corporate Communications, Skanksa
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Getting settled in my new job at O&S – working on marketing plans and sales strategies.
How do you unwind from a busy day? Play with my dog
Favorite book or author: “Unselling” by Scott Stratten
Favorite movie: All the Star Wars
One word to describe your work environment: Strategic
Rules to live by in business: If you cannot change your situation, change your attitude.
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? Anthony Bourdain – wherever he recommends.
What is your dream job? Have my own show on the travel channel – promoting vacation spots and sampling the best restaurants.