Name: Lauren Darrah
Title: Regional Property Manager
Company: Crowninshield Management Corp.
Location: Peabody, Mass.
Birthplace: Danvers, Mass.
Education: Master's Degree in Business Management (MBM) Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Event Planning from Lasell College.
First job outside of real estate: Browns of Beverly Bicycle Shop
First job in real estate or allied field: Crowninshield Management Corp.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: I am a regional property manager and I take advantage of all continuing education classes in the field.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate: During my free time I enjoy working out and running in road races weekly. I also play in an adult softball league.
One word to describe your work environment: Challenging
Rules to live by in business: Always put the extra effort in to do your best.
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