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Posted: November 20, 2009
Who has been the strongest influence on your career?
Maxine Simmons is a sales agent at the Harlem-based real estate brokerage and development company Giscombe Realty Group LLC that specializes in commercial real estate. Simmons is responsible for both commercial and residential real estate, representing clients and customers in acquisition and disposition of property, as well as the acquiring and negotiating of leases for residential, office and retail space. She conducts feasibility analysis for clients, consult with nonprofit organizations on all real estate matters, and represents the firm at industry and community events.
Simmons, a Harlem native, brings a broad corporate background to her new role.
Prior to joining Giscombe Realty Group, she worked in human resource and executive administrative positions in the fashion and music entertainment industry for companies including Jones Apparel Group, Sony Music Group, Universal/Motown Records Group and Atlantic/Perspective Records. She worked for 15 years for IBM.
Who has been the strongest influence on your career and why?
Eugene Giscombe, president and founder of Giscombe Realty Group, because of his history and unwavering commitment to the Harlem community. He didn't give up on Harlem when we were going through the blight of the 70's, 80's and 90's, but became an intricate part of Harlem's commercial development. Giscombe, who demonstrates his commitment and passion for Harlem has taught me to link my own personal and community history, to go back to where and what I know best, to help Harlem move into the 21st Century.
I am proud to be a member of the Giscombe Realty Group which has a good reputation in the business and political community, a company as strong as its leader, who leads by example. I am encouraged daily by "Know your market, learn the business and stay focused." I feel I was brought back to beginnings, my home here in Harlem for a reason. I walk my faith and not by sight!!
Maxine Simmons is a sales agent at Giscombe Realty Group, LLC, New York, N.Y.
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