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Tricia Maes Piquero

Tricia Maes Piquero (born March 24, 1967) is a business woman, entrepreneur, and publisher of two Northern California lifestyle magazines &#151; 110° Magazine and 86° Magazine. She managed and directed the launch of 86° Magazine.

Early Life
Tricia was born in Columbus, Georgia to an Army helicopter gunner, and raised in Columbus, Colorado. She moved to San Leandro California when she was in the sixth. She graduated from San Lorenzo High School in the class of 1985. She worked as a waitress for Denny's and as a package handler for Federal Express at the Oakland, Airport. Tricia laid the basis for her career as a businesswoman at the California State University, at Hayward, studying Business Administration and Marketing, receiving her bachelor of science degree in 1991. After working for Federal Express in Honolulu she returned to California in 1993 to began a career in Real Estate, working as a computer trainer and sales manager for Fidelity National Title Company and eventually promoted to the position of computer trainer for all offices in Alameda County where she supported the sales staff in utilizing software to acquire new business. Tricia became a licensed real estate agent in 1999.

Realtor
Tricia's assignment was to assist buyers and sellers in meeting challenges involving finance, real estate law, and problems with contracts and documentation. She earned the Executive Sales Status Award 4 years in a row. Tricia began selling real estate in 1999. Realtor Remax East Bay Privately Held; Real Estate industry January 1999 – May 2002 (3 years 5 months)Attended Mike Ferry Training Seminars and coaching 3 years. Recommend Tricia’s work at Remax East Bay Sales Representative/Computer Trainer Fidelity National Title Public Company; fnf; Real Estate industry June 1992 – December 1998 (6 years 7 months) In 2003 Tricia was engaged in selling new homes for Castle CompaniesCastle Companies &151; a family owned development company In 2005 she began working as a Contra Costa County Realtor selling new homes in Brentwood, California's fashionable [http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Montelena-Brentwood/16280/ Montelena District. Recommend Tricia’s work at Centex Homes New Home Sales Professional Castle Companies Real Estate industry June 2002 – July 2004 (2 years 2 months)Awarded by JD Powers number one ranking in Customer Satisfaction two years in a row.

Publishing Career
110° Magazine has published monthly articles about East Contra Costa County living since 2003, originally under the ownership of two partners, Richard Kosher, publisher, and Dr. Donald Huntington, Editor In Chief. Following six years of production, the publication was facing bankruptcy when Tricia stepped into the gap, purchased the magazine, assumed the role of publisher. Tricia was responsible for the publication of the November 2007 issue and has managed each issue since now. Tricia began her publishing career with no publishing experience. Nevertheless, she brought to the task an enthusiasm backed by decades of experience in business and marketing, especially as a successful Bay Area Realtor. She has a fire in her heart for driving the magazine forward by meeting the needs of clients. She feels driven by sharing her love for the magazine with others. Her background as entrepreneur prepared her to meet the challenges of the business. Tricia has 4 recommendations (1 report, 1 client, 2 partners) including: 2nd Dagan Henderson, Principal, The Epyllion Co. 2nd Laura Page, Executive Director, Kids Helping Kids Recommend Tricia’s work at 110 Magazine Sales Representative Centex Homes Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; CTX; Construction industry June 2004 – January 2007 (2 years 8 months) Publisher 110 Magazine

“Sutter Delta, a client of ours, has been advertising with 110º for years. I regularly interact with her while planning Sutter Delta's marketing and PR campaigns, and she is an absolute joy.

My favorite quality of Tricia's is that she is genuinely interested in helping her clients. She wants her advertisers to succeed, and it really shows.” February 16, 2010 2nd Dagan Henderson, Principal, The Epyllion Co. was with another company when working with Tricia at 110 Magazine “Tricia runs a tight ship and produces an incredible magazine each month filled with beautiful photographs and rich articles that keep me waiting each month to read it cover to cover. She is innovative, resourceful and of the highest integrity.” September 30, 2009 2nd Laura Page, Executive Director, Kids Helping Kids was with another company when working with Tricia at 110 Magazine “Tricia runs her magazine with professionism, integrity and heart. Her magazine stands above any other I have seen or advertised in. The quality of the magazine, the personal connections she makes with her clients and the vision behind bringing our community together is to be commended. I read this magazine cover to cover each and every issue. You should too. Go to www.110mag.com.” November 26, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative 2nd Laura Page, hired Tricia as a Publisher in 2007, and hired Tricia more than once “Tricia is a people person whose professionalism and knack for marketing has the ability to turn pebbles into rolling stones. She has the ability to manage and maintain profits without losing sight of the creative picture. Always giving 110%, Tricia is a team player.” August 22, 2008 1st Andrea Stuart, Associate Editor, 110° Magazine reported to Tricia at 110 Magazine