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Professional profile: John Kadim, 2014

Name: John Kadim Title: Property Manager Company: Crowninshield Management Location: Peabody, Mass. Birthplace: Gloucester, Mass. Education: Master of Business Administration Candidate from Southern New Hampshire University & Bachelor of Science in Business Management with Minors in Pre-Law and Psychology from Salem State University First job outside of real estate: Shaw's Supermarket First job in real estate or allied field: Crowninshield Management What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I manage a portfolio of six community associations. For the future, I plan to continue to educate myself about the industry to aid in my development as a manager. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: I usually like to un-plug myself and get outside for a little while with some sort of activity or even just a walk or run. Favorite book or author: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You Last song you downloaded?: Trumpets - Jason Derulo One word to describe your work environment: Unique Rules to live by in business: Never ask anybody to do something that you have never once done yourself. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go?: Megan Fox, and I would follow her anywhere she wanted to go! What is your dream job? Criminal Law Attorney or Neurological Doctor
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