News: Retail
Posted: June 26, 2008
Marie Maia Manager of Business Development Konover Construction Corporation
Name: Marie Maia
Title: Manager of Business Development
Company: Konover Construction Corporation
Location: 30 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, Conn.
Place of birth: Southington, Conn.
Family: 2 daughters
College: University of Conn. (BA), Albertus Magnus (MS)
First job outside of real estate: Bakery clerk
First job in real estate or allied field: Residential agent, including new construction condominiums.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Konover Construction is a $300 million construction manager and design builder specializing in retail, senior living, education, hospitality, and corporate markets. Our strength and continued success comes from a commitment to excellence, for we know that everything we build touches someone's life. As business development manager, I work to strengthen our existing relationships and foster new relationships with clients in the retail and education markets.
Hobbies: Music performance, travel, and Netflix
Favorite book: Gift from the Sea
Key to success: Gracious follow-up. Caring about the client.
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Entertainment.
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