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QUEENS CHAMBER STAFF PROFILES JESSIE HE JEF GROSS How long have you been at the Chamber? A little over six months. Previous Job: I worked part-time in a pharmacy. I also worked in an office to assist drivers to renew their TLC and DOT licenses. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Just keep going, no matter what. Life does not have a pause or a rewind button. Take a deep breath and cry if you must, but keep going. And no matter what happens, you can handle it, you will be just fine. What advice would you give a candidate who wants to join our team? Bring the best of you to the table. Polish your resume, prepare for the interview and smile. The Queens Chamber of Commerce is a great place to develop character and learn to respect the diversity in our society. Favorite Music Genre: I don’t have a favorite music genre. I do listen to a variety of Chinese, Spanish, English, and classical music. What is the most inspiring part of your job? It is inspiring that most of the small business owners are immigrants and/or speak English as their second language. They are courageous, smart, and spirited to open their own business, to be their own boss. It influenced me to be hardworking and confident. I love that now I can bring an abundance of resources so that these owners have the tools to adapt, expand,
and sustain their business. What is one thing you hope to accomplish in 2021? I have a lot of dreams and hopes that I want to accomplish this year. Let’s start by finding a direction and passion. What is the first thing you plan to do that you have missed over the past year? I miss getting on a plane to visit different countries to experience their culture, food, language, and life. The first plan is to travel or even backpacking.
THOMAS GRECH How long have you been at the Chamber? Going on six years this July.
Favorite Music Genre: Motown and hits from the 80’s and 90’s. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Helping our small businesses, who I consider my heroes.
Previous Job: An investor and partner in an energy company. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? To whom much is given, much is expected. What advice would you give a candidate who wants to join our team? Get ready to make an impact with everyday business owners.
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in 2021? Get back to hosting largescale Chamber events
staff lunch or dinner.
What is the first thing you plan to do that you have missed over the past year? Have an in-person
How long have you been at the Chamber? Two years and two months. Previous Job: Sales with New York State Restaurant Association. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Don’t burn bridges in life neither personal nor professional. You’ll need those individuals at some point in your life. What advice would you give a candidate who wants to join our team? Be yourself and bring something unique to the table. We all have something to contribute. Be the best you 100 percent of the time. Favorite Music Genre: I have several, which include jazz, R&B, gospel, and classical to name a few. It depends on my mood. What is the most inspiring part of your job? Motivating individuals to present their best when creating content to educate others. What is one thing you hope to accomplish in 2021? Spend quality time with family and friends. What is the first thing you plan to do that you have missed over the past year? Same response as #8!
