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Boardwalk Empire, Brooklyn, bubble tea, customer service, David Yurman, Egypt, fashion, Giza Pyramids, Haagen Dazs, HBO, Lana Del Rey, Melissa, NYC, SUNY Morrisville
This month’s edition of Spotlight On focuses on our spunky Front Desk Customer Service Representative, Melissa! Here is a bit more about her:
BR|LGC: Job Title & Description?
Melissa: Front desk/Customer Service Representative
BR|LGC: How long have you worked for BR|LGC?
BR|LGC: What’s the best thing about working in the city?
M: I like that there are a ton of restaurant options in the city, I enjoy eating foods from different cultures on my lunch break. Being in the city also makes it really easy to go grab a drink or two after work with some friends.
BR|LGC: Where are you from and where do you currently live. How long have you lived in that area?
M: I am a Brooklyn baby, born and bred!
BR|LGC: Where did you go to college? What was your major?
M: I went to SUNY Morrisville, I couldn’t make up my mind, so my major was Liberal Arts.
BR|LGC: Describe yourself with three words.
M: Vivacious, empathetic, and observant
BR|LGC: What sports did you play growing up? If not sports, what were your favorite activities?
M: I was a very active kid. I have 7 siblings, my parents made it point to keep us enthralled in activities. I took martial arts, played softball, and basket ball. My mother tried to get me into ballet but I was a “tomboy” and I absolutely HATED it.
M: Vanilla for sure, oddly enough I do not like chocolate.
BR|LGC: What’s your favorite TV show?
BR|LGC: What’s your favorite movie?
M: GoodFellas
BR|LGC: What’s your coffee/tea order?
M: I prefer tea over coffee. I am currently enjoying a bubble tea obsession.
BR|LGC: Cats or Dogs?
M: I am allergic to both dogs and cats, however I am a dog lover! I just cant help it.
BR|LGC: If you could go ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, where would it be?
M: Giza Pyramids in Egypt 
BR|LGC: What is your favorite “not for tourists” thing to do in NYC?
M: I like to go fabric shopping in the garment district and people watch. Sometimes I’ll go to parks and observe how everyone is dressed, it gives me inspiration. Every few months I like to revamp my accessory collection in wholesale stores and get the most bang for my buck!
BR|LGC: What’s your favorite comfort food?
M: Haagen Dazs pistachio ice cream
BR|LGC: Number One Played Song/Artist on your iPod?
BR|LGC: Do you have any secret skills or hobbies?
M: I am very much into fashion. I like to style/wardrobe and I can also sew. Some of the articles of clothing in my closet I made myself.
BR|LGC: What’s your current favorite style/color in the BR|LGC collections and why?
M: I love cat eye frames . The DY 080 01 GN is a great everyday option.
Thanks Melissa!















