Professional Profile: Kristina Esposito 2015

Name: Kristina Esposito Title: Architectural & Design Representative Company: National Office Furniture Location: Boston Birthplace and Year: Boston - 1981 Your favorite quote or words to live by: Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is the present so treat it as a gift. What 5 words would you use to describe how you got to where you are now: Friendly, persistent, fun, diligent, trustworthy First job outside of the industry you are in now: Bartender at Strega Ristorante in the North End-(fun fact: where I met my husband!) First job in the commercial industry: I was executive assistant first and then worked as director of business development at Office Resources for 11 years What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: I just started working for National Office Furniture and am excited to start building their brand within the architectural and design community. The company has been around for a long time and have a great reputation within the industry. They just completed a new showroom at 2 Financial Center in Boston How do you unwind from a busy day at work: I have 2 small children- I never unwind! Do you own a pet (If so, what kind and what is its name?): we don’t right now… What object can you not live without: Favorite movie or show: Dirty Dancing or Goodfellas. Favorite song and artist: Anyone who knows me well will say I have a slight obsession with wanting to be Jennifer Lopez! haha If you knew then what you know now, what would you tell yourself: That it’s not a big deal. When you are going through things and are in the moment, it all seems like such a big deal but once you are a year or two out, it’s not a big deal! One word to describe your work environment: adaptable- I work from my car, starbucks, the showroom, my bed- whatever works! Rules to live by in business: Never burn a bridge! And become a trustworthy resource so your clients can rely on you- no matter what. I also believe in karma and helping other people succeed will lead to your own success. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go: My grandfather, Al Sablone, passed away when I was 16. He was a very established business man and had so many stories. When I was young, he used to take me out every Saturday for breakfast and golf. He would tell me stories and at the time, I didn’t listen or pay attention. But now, I would give anything to hear his stories and have them tell them to my children. And I think he would be very impressed by my golf game! What is your dream job: I would love to be a glamourous event planner…I have a guilty pleasure in watching those wedding shows and the children’s over the top birthday parties!