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Brandon Marks

Business Services Employee Spotlight: Clarence Drew

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

Pride
Pride in a job well done!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Clarence Drew!  Drew is a team member on our custodial contract with the ATF&E in Martinsburg, WV.  This Federal partnership provides an opportunity for sustainable full-time employment in the community we serve.  This Federal site always looks spotless thanks to all the hard-working individuals on our Horizon Goodwill team.

Finding a job can be tough.  Most of you reading this have at one time or another experienced how frustrating it can be to be willing to work, but unable to find a good fit with an employer that can utilize your skills.  Drew’s story is no different.  It is our mutual good fortune that he came to our Martinsburg Resource Center looking for an opportunity.  Finding work opportunities is at the heart of what we do and it was not long after initially connecting with Goodwill that we were able to put Drew into his current role.

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Look at that Shine!

Drew is now a Custodial Crew Leader on this contract.  In this role he has leadership responsibilities as the first-tier oversight on the work being done for the ATF&E.  This opportunity has helped Drew achieve his potential and grow his dignity back after living without a job.  One of Drew’s specialty is hard floor care.  The floors at this job site shine thanks to his efforts.  This creates a better work environment for us and our customer.  When asked what Drew likes most about the job, he responded “I enjoy working with the team”.  His supervisor is extremely happy with Drew and stated, “it is a real pleasure to work with Drew as he is very detail oriented”.  Pride in a job well done is what makes Drew and the team successful!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

Business Services Employee Spotlight: Lois Yost

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

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SMILING ON THE JOB!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Lois Yost!  Lois is a custodian at one of our GSA job sites.  She works at the Federal Courthouse in Martinsburg, WV.  This is a big property and it needs to be spotless to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.  Lois ensures that her efforts are impactful and keep the customer happy.  They love having our crew on the job and they know that we will take care of business for them so that they have a product they can be proud of as well!

Insurance and benefits are near the top of the list of what job applicants are looking for.  When Lois started with us back in January of 2012, this was one of the most appealing aspects of the job.  As an employee on this Federal contract, Lois is very happy with the fringe benefits that are extended to her.  Without insurance, it can feel like everything in your world is on thin ice.  One accident without these benefits can be financially devastating.  The peace of mind that having a fully comprehensive benefits package can offer lets you take that off the list of worries and allows you to focus on the things that matter most.

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HARD AT WORK!

We are lucky to have Lois on our team!  We were fortunate to have made the connection and as Lois stated, “everything works out for a reason”.  Her supervisor appreciates her dedication and said, “I’m very thankful for her to be on my team and her job performance is great”.  The symbiotic relationship that occurs when both the organization and the employee see the mutual benefit is part of what makes a job feel less like “work” and more like being a part of something bigger.

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

BUSINESS SERVICES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – LESLIE JEDOWSKI!!!

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

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Look at that Goodwill smile!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Leslie Jedowski.  Leslie is a custodial Supervisor in our Cumberland territory.  She wears a lot of hats and is a valuable member of our team.  She supervises our custodial van crew, heads up our “walk off mat” cleaning service, and supervises our custodial contract with ClosetMaid.  She is a busy lady!

Although now her days are filled with various jobs, that was not always the case.  After being unemployed for over 2 years, Leslie came to Horizon Goodwill in 2017 to see if we could assist.  She completed and graduated from our “On-boarding” program were she learned financial skills, computer literacy, soft skills, and resume writing.  Additionally, our team was also able to help with the expungement of an old conviction.  From there, she was ready to work!

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Smiling on the job!

Leslie started out working on our temporary labor contract with Berry Plastics, where she worked her way into a leadership role.  Not long after that, she applied for, and received, her current supervisory position within our custodial division.  When asked what she likes about Goodwill, Leslie said “the program really works if you pay attention and want it to”.  What a great testimonial to a great program!  Her supervisor is very happy with Leslie in her new role and said, “Leslie is a real asset to our cleaning crew, she understands the clients and gets along with everyone.  She is a pleasure to work with.”

What a turnaround from 2 years of unemployment!  Stories like this are what remind us that our work at Horizon Goodwill truly benefits people and the communities they live in.  It is our passion and we love success stories like this to motivate us moving forward!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

BUSINESS SERVICES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – JASON OUTLAW!!!

EmployeeWelcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

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Jason on the Job!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Jason Outlaw!  Jason has been a member of our custodial team at Fort Detrick since May of 2008.  He is a hard worker who believes in himself, but that was not always the case.  Let’s look further into his story!

Dr. Joyce Brothers is quoted as saying, “A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life”.  When you believe in yourself it shows.  This causes others to believe in you and allows you to perform at your best without self-doubt holding you back.

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Pride is contagious!

Jason came to Horizon Goodwill when his job coach recommended our services to help him find sustainable employment.  Jason was cleared to work on this Federal contract and got a job on the team where he has developed as an employee and as an individual.  The work has given him a routine which helped to build his confidence and created much needed structure in his life.  Each day being part of a structured, highly functioning team has enhanced his communication skills and provided him a sense of comradery.  Trina, his Supervisor said that, “Jason always does his job.  He can work with any of his co-workers and exemplifies a positive attitude while working.”

We are happy to have him as part of our organization and excited to recognize his accomplishments!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

BUSINESS SERVICES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – CARRIE BESAW!!!

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Carrie on the Job!!

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Carrie Besaw.  Carrie is a top performer on one of our Federal custodial contracts in Martinsburg, WV.  She has been a member of our team since 2015 and has proven in that time to be an asset to both the customer and Horizon Goodwill!

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Making it Shine!

You can’t always control what happens to you in the workplace (or life for that matter), but you do decide how you react.  Two of the greatest assets an employee can offer is a positive attitude and the drive to see the team succeed.  Carrie demonstrates these qualities daily and stated, “You have to make your work place happy and keep a positive attitude to succeed”.

Her supervisor, Tammy, enjoys working with Carrie.  Carrie is willing to learn new things, goes out of her way to make sure the job is done, and is always willing to help.  Tammy said, “Carrie is a hands-on person who is willing to try anything.”

Thanks Carrie, for all that you do to make us all shine!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

More Than a Vendor!! The Goodwill/Ceramcor Partnership

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Ready to Ship!

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

This week I am writing about s special professional partnership.  One of the best things that can happen in my line of work is to see a vendor relationship develop into a partnership.  When it grows from simply providing a service to having a sincere concern for mutual success, both parties come out ahead.

Horizon Goodwill has been fortunate to have such a relationship with Ceramcor.  We are their sole international distribution channel for their line of ceramic cookware and associated products.  They are a company that believes in us and we believe in them.  There is a level of trust and understanding that transcends the typical contract arrangement.

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On the Job!

From time to time, Ceramcor will have product that cannot be sold online.  In those cases, they make these a donation to Goodwill.  We in turn put these items in our stores and our customers get a chance to experience this amazing product at a fraction of the retail value.  A few pots and pans are always appreciated, but recently we received a donation that goes above and beyond.  When Ceramcor made a business decision to discontinue their line of ceramic mugs, they donated them to us.  3,872 of them!

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High End Quality!

This donation will translate into retail sales that will go a long way to support our employment programs and operations.  This level of generosity is just one example of what makes Ceramcor such a great partnership.  If you would like to see their full line of offerings, please visit them here and support a business that values giving back to their local communities.

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

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