The man. The myth. The legend.
We’ve been getting requests from people around the SaatchiNY office to interview Mohammad Tariq for the King St. Q&A for some time . . . and for good reason. He’s our facilities manager, a fixer of all problems and an all-around awesome guy. In fact, we like him so much, sometimes we fake computer problems just to chat with him for a few minutes. Enjoy!
WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
Facilitate! I’m the Manager of Facilities.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
I served food in the college cafeteria when I first came to the U.S.
WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
I guess luck, thanks to Jennifer Laing, Bill Cochrane and Tom Larkin.
WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
G-Star, Yankees, Giants & Jets.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
Currently: American Express: “Conan/Curtain”
IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
I would volunteer in Africa for an anti-hunger organization.
FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Dubai
WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My family; my wife Maggie, son Shaan, daughter Amber
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?
There are so many. The first that comes to mind is “Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper”
WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
I’m the designated cooking when the family is out camping
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WARM-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
Staying indoors.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
The 14th Floor Cafeteria. Oh wait…
WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?
Whatever I cook on a given day.
IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The first person to make billion people smile.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
Filling out Blog questionnaires.
WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
NY Times
WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
Pilgrimage to Mecca.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never quit.
WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
Coming to America.