b"POLLOCK PROPERTIES GROUPAT KELLER WILLIAMS, FOUNDED BY VANESSA POLLOCK Short Hills917.723.4006 | pollockpropertiesgroup.comO ur way of doing business is all about taking care of people: serv-ing them and creating an exceptional experience for them. And although we come from diverse careersranging from a child-hood educator and a performer to a yoga studio owner and an events plannerwhat binds us together is our servant-hearted approach. Its a core value for each of us. We are real estate professionals, but there's not a salesperson on this team. Real estate is simply our vehicle for doing good in our community and in the world.DAWN MORANODAWN OPTICIANS63 Second Street, South Orange973.762.9100 | dawnopticians.comA s a merchandising major in college, I worked in fashion for a few years but soon realized I was missing something: I wanted to be in a profession where I made a difference in people's lives. So I went back to school to become an optician, opened my shop and have been in business for 38 years. Not only do I help people find frames that are a good match with their prescription, but I get to use my fashion sense to help them choose frames so theyll look their best. In the process, I get to know my clients, meet their family and even become friends, which is the best part of all.KATHLEEN KROLLKELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood973.913.4950 | kathleenkroll.kw.comG rowingupIhopedtobecomethenextKatieCouric,witha careerinbroadcastTV.Whenthenetworkanchorroledidnt quitecometofruition,IacceptedajobwithCalvinKlein, managingsalesforWestCoastdepartmentstores,andlater workedininternationalsalesforGap.Thoseexperiencesreally honed my customer service skills, and taught me how to use busi-nessanalyticstoimprovesales.Allofthispreparedmefora career in real estate. Youll even catch me in front of the camera again marketing homes for sellers. My father once told me that every job is an opportunity, and you dont always know where it will take you. In my case, my jobs took me to real estate and I am grateful. 30 / matters magazine / fall 202230 / matters magazine / fall 2022"