News: Connecticut
Posted: February 19, 2015
Professional Profile: Christopher Carmody 2015
Name: Christopher Carmody
Title: Associate
Company: EAC Commercial at The Higgins Group
Location: Fairfield, CT
Birthplace & Year: New Haven, CT - 1990
Your favorite quote/words to live by: "Don't count the days, make the days count."
What 5 words would you use to describe how you got to where you are now: Kept working hard every day
First job outside of the industry you are in now: Carpenter/Painter
First Job in the commercial industry: Salesperson
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: I work as an associate for EAC Commercial and I plan on working harder each day to become better off than I was the previous day.
How do you unwind from a busy day at work: SportsCenter and Seinfeld
Do you own a pet: No
Favorite Movie/Show: The Sopranos
Favorite song and artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
If you knew then what you know now, what would you tell yourself: Do not change anything.
One word to describe your work environment: Productive
Rules to live by in business: Treat others with Respect; Keep your friends close & your enemies closer.
What is your dream job: I would like to own and operate a commercial brokerage and investment firm in the next five years.
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