Monica Marchese
Title: Principal
Company: Marchese Consulting, LLC
Location: 31 Pratt St., Hartford, Conn.
Birthplace: Fairfield, Conn.
Family: First generation American, father born in Naples, Italy, maiden name Senese; one of six children, I am the fifth daughter.
College: Boston University School for the Arts, Vocal Performance major
First job in real estate or allied field: Placement consultant Dunhill Personnel
What your firm does now and its plans for the future: The firm offers a variety of human resources products and services, including Executive Search, Talent Management and Executive Coaching, as well as Compensation Development and Outsourced Human Resources focusing on 3 markets: municipal, small business and non-profit, but presently entering the larger corporate market in the area of executive search. I hope to continue the success I have attained since starting the business in 2002.
Hobbies: Singing, part of a Catholic church choir in West Hartford, Conn.
Favorite book: "The Notebook"
Favorite movie: "The Sound of Music" with Julie Andrews
Person you admire most (outside of family): Eileen Kraus, former chairman Fleet Bank CT; Beverly Sills, renowned soprano; Deidre Tavera, owner Tavera consulting, Bristol, Conn.
Keys to success: Relationships, relationships, relationships; Always Be Grateful!
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Opera or musical theater